Kanye West, also known as Ye, is simultaneously one of the most original and trailblazing artists of the 21st century — and one of its most polarizing. Born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, he was raised in Chicago primarily by his mother, Donda West,
Directors Coodie & Chike give Billboard a look at exclusive footage from Kanye’s early days. “The College Dropout” introduced a relentless rapper, Kanye West, with extravagant musical and visual ideas. Two men that filled in the bubble that is West’s vision were Coodie S...
An American rapper, Kanye West, a multi-talented star who is known for being a record producer, and fashion designer. He has gained wider acclaim and recognition in his music career. He is known for his work as a producer for ‘Roc-A-Fella’ Records in the early 2000s. He has produce...
As we mentioned above, the main battle in the early years of West’s rap life was getting taken seriously as a rapper. The more popular he got as a producer, the more being pigeonholed as “that dude with the soul beats” became a huge risk. “Dreamkillers”, a pre-College Dropout...
Music Career Kanye West was involved in small music productions until early 2000. He made music for local artists and was a producer for Deric ‘D-Dot’ Angelettie. He got his big breakthrough when he became the producer for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records, where he collaborated with singers...
In December 20, 2022, he married Bianca Censori. They reportedly filed for divorce in February 2025. Associated With During the early 2000s, he often performed onstage with his good friend, the legendary Jay-Z. Video Kanye West Highlights ...
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West was first known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several mainstream artists. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to critical and ...
Kanye West used porn, bullying and other "mind games" to assert dominance at Yeezy, including showing team members explicit images of Kim Kardashian.
When Talib Kweli first met an unsigned Kanye, he could tell right away that West's sound was going to be big. His confidence, even early in West's career, blew Kweli away. “Kanye played me the beats. Every beat that Kanye played me — he played me four beats that night — all ...
Kanye West Faces Backlash For Saying He’s ‘The Master’ Of ‘Subservient’ Wife Bianca Censori 5/4/2025 by Paige Javor Uinterview Kanye West Worshipped ‘The Last of Us’ Part II, but Even That Couldn’t Save His Delusional Gaming Pitch to Nintendo ...