Washington, Dec 31: American rapper Kanye West, 31, will be welcoming the New Year "quietly" by spending time at home.

He has revealed through his blog that he will have a quiet New Year''s Eve at home for the first time in five years.

After the busy 12 months he has been through, performing almost 100 concerts, he just wants to take it easy on December 31.

"If there''s any parties on New Year's with my name on it, doooon't youuuu belieeeeeve it! I''m staying at home for the first time in five years. We did 98 shows this past year!!!" Contactmusic quoted him as having written.

"I just want to chill, hoop and watch some movies!" he added. (ANI)