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Kanye West
11 FOLLOWERS • 42 CREDITS • JUN 8, 1977 • 47
Biography
Ye (born Kanye Omari West, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers and as one of the greatest musicians of his generation.
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage; he has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery.
In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making anti-Semitic statements.
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Known For
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Saturday Night Live
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MTV Video Music Awards
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The Early Show
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The Cleveland Show
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Entourage
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History 101
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
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The Grammy Awards
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
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Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
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I Am Cait
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The Kardashians
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Loiter Squad
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Chappelle's Show
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Rob & Chyna
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Celebrity Family Feud
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Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami
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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman
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Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons
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The Jay Leno Show
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Hip Hop Evolution
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Kourtney and Kim Take New York
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
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You're Watching Video Music Box
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Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
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Miss Americana
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Very Ralph
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Zoolander 2
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians
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The Love Guru
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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
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Life Is But a Dream
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A Man Named Scott
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
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Kim vs Kanye: The Divorce
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jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
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