Kanye West has claimed that he wants to influence world leaders - and even reckons they'll be at his funeral.

Speaking on a video diary, the hip hop star said he was thinking about his funeral and began to talk about his desire to influence people. He said:

"I was thinking about my funeral a couple of days ago. The people I want to be there are like world leaders. Ones that say, 'Kanye gave me my first shot, he told me to believe in myself'. I want to affect people like that if I pass away."

"When the light bulb was invented it wasn't to stop a war. I'm not saying what I'm doing is the most important thing that's happening on the planet. But it's necessary. Just like one teacher teaching in a class."

Watch Kanye West's thoughts below: