(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kanye West is reportedly in talks to join the judging panel on American Idol.

The hip hop superstar is said to have expressed interest in taking on the post after producers reached out to him.

Still, it doesn't seem that Kanye is too convinced about committing to the position.

Apparently the rapper isn't too sure if being a judge on a pop talent show will appeal to his fan base.

"He's on the fence," a source told TMZ.

Should Kanye join the programme, his remuneration will be commensurate with Mariah Carey's, who was recently confirmed as one of next season's judges.

The songstress is earning an estimated $18 million annually.

"[Kanye's pay will] at least match Mariah's salary," the source revealed.

Rap star Nicki Minaj is also apparently in negotiations to become a judge on the show.

Mariah is thought not to be happy with the producers' choice to hire Nicki, as the diva wants to be the only woman judging contestants.

Following the departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, Pharrell Williams, Nick Jonas, Alanis Morissette and P. Diddy have also been linked to a potential spot on the American Idol panel. (C) Cover Media