Happy 42! Kanye West -- creator/artist/rapper/musician/designer/etc/etc celebrates his birthday today and wife Kim already posted a tribute to her hubby on Instagram.

No offense, but we kinda think her post is uninspired. Kanye always comes up with crazy unique ways to honor Kim on her birthday and this was the best she could do?!

We're gonna try to outdo her by giving you this ... our Krazy for Kanye YouTube playlist with our highlights of Mr. West. Sit back and enjoy! ...