Kanye West to launch a series of global pop-up shops this weekend

Rap superstar Kanye West has announced he will open a series of pop-up shops inspired by his current album "The Life Of Pablo" this weekend, in 21 locations around the world.

West, who has previously launched surprise pop-up shops in places such as Paris and New York, took to Twitter to reveal a map showing the cities which will participate in this weekend's launch, which include London, Berlin, Cape Town, Sydney, Detroit, New York, Los Angeles and his home town of Chicago.

While no exact location has yet been given, the singer is expected to unveil further details later today - 24 hours before the shops themselves open - with the temporary stores to be open for approximately three days each. 

The new comes as West also confirmed that he will debut his fourth fashion collection, "Yeezy Season 4", at next month's New York Fashion Week (NYFW), with the show will take place on the afternoon of NYFW's first day, at a time and location to be announced shortly.