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Kanye West is 'evacuated' after firefighters are called to his New York fashion studio.. hours before live show at Madison Square Garden

Published: 07:16 EST, 6 September 2016 | Updated: 10:25 EST, 6 September 2016

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He delivered another mesmerising performance for fans at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening, but Kanye West’s latest show was overshadowed by a fire inside the building that houses his fashion studio.

Emergency services were called to the New York address, with Kanye and his team evacuated while firefighters dealt with the issue.

Two fire trucks were seen parked outside the large premises used by the rapper and designer to develop his imminent Yeezy Season 4 clothing and footwear range.

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Emergency: Kanye West waited outside his New York fashion studio on Monday after emergency services were called to put out an apparent fire inside the premises

With his Madison Square Garden performance just hours away, Kanye waited on the sidewalk sporting a white T-shirt, matching jeans and a pair of his trademark Yeezy boots.

A spokesperson later confirmed that preparations for his forthcoming launch were unhindered by the disruption, telling MailOnline: 'The fire was somewhere in the building. Kanye's studio was unaffected.'

Despite being evacuated from the building, prolific social media user Kanye made no mention of the incident on Twitter.

The rapper appeared to shrug the incident off later that night after taking to stage for the latest show on his Saint Pablo US tour.

On call: Two fire trucks were seen parked outside the large premises, one of two buildings used by the rapper and designer to develop his Yeezy clothing and footwear range

Making an exit: A firefighter exited the building with a large hoses slung across his shoulder

The show - one of two at the sprawling venue - also serve as a prelude ahead of his Yeezy Season 4 premiere on Wednesday.

The rapper recently came under fire for putting out a casting call for 'multiracial' models only ahead of the release of his latest fashion line.

Kanye tweeted the call on Friday afternoon ahead of auditions on West 26th Street in New York City on Sunday.

Back on stage: The rapper appeared to shrug the incident off later that night after taking to stage for the latest show on his Saint Pablo US tour

The tweet also asked for those trying out for a coveted spot as a model for his Yeezy Season 4 line to not wear makeup, and 'come as (they) are'.

The line is set to début on September 7 - the opening day of New York Fashion Week.

MailOnline have contacted Kanye's representatives for further comment.

Controversy: The rapper recently came under fire for putting out a casting call for 'multiracial' models only ahead of the release of his latest fashion line