Heartless (Kanye West Song) - Other Versions

Other Versions

• An alternate version of the song was created for B94 in Pittsburgh in late January 2009, changing the lyrics to reflect the Super Bowl XLIII matchup, titled "Ringless."
• A remix of the song, featuring rapper Rick Ross, was posted on West's blog on November 28, 2008.
• Mia Carruthers from Taking the Stage on MTV also performed her own version, with a cast member b-boxing, and a full choir.
• Cassidy covered the song for his Apply Pressure mixtape.
• Miami rapper Ace Hood did a freestyle of this song called "Ruthless".
• Lady Gaga performed a live piano medley of the song in Kool Haus, Toronto.
• Jazmine Sullivan and Melanie Fiona both performed covers on tour at London's Jazz Cafe - Sullivan in June 2009 and Melanie Fiona in July 2010.
• Justin Bieber performed a cover version on guitar on his YouTube channel.
• Season 2 American Idol finalist Carmen Rasmussen covered this song on her YouTube channel.
• William Fitzsimmons recorded a cover version.
• Bobi Andonov sang Kris Allen's version of the song on Australia's Got Talent
• The Word Alive covered the song for the compilation album, Punk Goes Pop 3
• Denver Rapper Sole performs a reworked version of the song, chronicling Edward Bernays on Nuclear Winter Vol. 1
• Kill the Alarm covered the song for their 2011 Covers EP.
• Sherri DuPree from the indie band Eisley released a free cover version on her Tumblr page in late 2010.
• Dia Frampton performed the song during the First Live Show of The Voice (U.S. TV series), her song peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Samantha Jade performed the song at the semifinals of The X Factor (Australia) season 4 and received a four judge standing ovation, her song peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Charts. Jade went on to win the competition.