Posted July 22, 2008

Rapper Kanye West has team up with MTV to honor Iraq war veterans as part of a new TV special. The "Stronger" hitmaker stars in "Choose or Lose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming," which shows the rapper surprising young veterans in their homes.

According to reports, West offers discharged troops help and advice as they try to get back to normal life after fighting in the Middle East. He also listens to their heartbreaking stories and harrowing war experiences.

West says, "There are hundreds of veterans out there who are falling through the cracks. They make the ultimate sacrifices for us by laying down their lives, but it seems like a lot of them just get forgotten about. I know my music inspires and helps a lot of people, but you can always do more."

The one-hour MTV special will air in on July 28.