The rapper praised his supporters after they reacted positively to his new single ‘Runaway’.

The track, which is taken from his as-yet-untitled forthcoming album, was released on iTunes today (October 4).

“Thank you the 5 star reviews,” West said. “Thank you guys for believing in me again.”

The rapper is currently putting the finishing touches to the follow-up to 2008’s ‘808s And Heartbreak’.

Meanwhile, West performed two songs, including ‘Runaway’, on Saturday Night Live last weekend.

He also released a new song as part of his G.O.O.D Friday series, despite earlier claiming to have cancelled last week’s giveaway.

(by Jason Gregory)