Rapper Kanye West will reportedly perform a secret gig during London Fashion Week.

West will release new album "Waves", which was previously named "Swish", on February 11 and is said to be hoping to debut the record at an intimate gig here during the fashion extravaganza, which runs from February 19 to February 23, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Kanye is a big fan of London Fashion Week, and he'll almost certainly be coming over to it this year," Loaded magazine quoted a source as saying.

"With his album out the week before, it looks like he'd do a show for his hardcore fans while he's over for fashion week, to give 'Swish' extra underground kudos. He enjoys playing clubs as much as he does the bigger stages when he can," the source added.

It is expected any gig he does play in London will be announced at short notice, similar to when he performed at the 1,400-capacity Koko venue in the city last March.