Ye[a] (/je?/YAY; born Kanye Omari West[b]/?k??nje?/KAHN-yay; born June 8, 1977), known by his birth name Kanye West, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer.[1][2][3][4] He is amongst the most critically acclaimed artists of the 21st century and regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers of all time.[5][6][7][8][9]
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, Illinois,[10][11] 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 and life outside of music have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy for his conduct on social media[19] and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been sources of media attention.[20][21] As a fashion designer, he has collaborated with Nike, Louis Vuitton, The Gap, and A.P.C. on clothing and footwear and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas. He is also the founder and head of the creative content company Donda and due to become the owner of the social media platform Parler. In 2020, he launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic.[22][23][24]
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