Singers

Kanye West

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Full NameKanye Omari West
Date of BirthJune 8, 1977 (age 47)
Place of BirthAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Other NamesYe, Yeezus, Saint Pablo, Yeezy, Louis Vuitton Don
OccupationsRapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer
Years Active1996–present
Net Worth$400 million
SpouseKim Kardashian (m. 2014; div. 2022)
PartnerBianca Censori (2022–present)
Children4, including North
ParentDonda West (mother)
RelativesDevo Harris (cousin), Tony Williams (cousin)
GenresHip-hop, progressive rap, pop art pop, gospel
LabelsGOOD, Island Def Jam, Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, YZY
Member ofSunday Service Choir, The Hitmen, ¥$
Formerly ofChild Rebel Soldier, Kids See Ghosts, The Throne
Signature
Notable ContributionsKnown for varying musical styles and polarizing cultural and political commentary, debut studio album “The College Dropout” (2004), Grammy-winning albums “Late Registration” (2005), “Graduation” (2007), “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” (2010), “Yeezus” (2013)
SalesSold over 160 million records worldwide
Awards24 Grammy Awards, Billboard Artist Achievement Award, three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
ControversiesConduct on social media, controversial comments on music, fashion, politics, race, and slavery, mental health issues, antisemitic statements in 2022

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