While the music of Kanye West rarely acknowledges 50s rock 'n' roll in particular, and he doesn't rock a quiff or wear brothel-creepers (yet), he does share one key element with at least one of ...
"Hound Dog" is a 1950s rock n' roll staple. When one thinks of 50s rock, "Hound Dog" could very well be at the top of their list. The song is so much fun. It just puts me in a good mood.