Ye [a] (/ j eɪ / YAY; born Kanye Omari West / ˈ k ɑː n j eɪ / KAHN-yay; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper and record producer. One of the most prominent figures in hip-hop, [3] he is known for his varying musical style [4] and polarizing cultural and political commentary. [5]

1 day ago · On Sunday, Feb. 2, Kanye West returned to the Grammys red carpet for the first time since 2015 with his wife Bianca Censori. The rapper was nominated in the best rap song category for "Carnival ...

1 day ago · Minimalist fashion was pushed to an extreme at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Bianca Censori, the wife of the rapper and designer formerly known as Kanye West, appeared in a look so pared-back ...

2 days ago · Kanye West (born June 8, 1977, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.) is an American producer, rapper, and fashion designer who parlayed his production success in the late 1990s and early 2000s into a career as a popular, critically acclaimed solo artist.

4 days ago · Kanye West earns another No. 1 on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart with "Carnival." He's now tied with Cardi B, Miley Cyrus and Lil Baby for the sixth-most rulers.

Oct 18, 2024 · Kanye West is an outspoken Grammy Award-winning rapper known for the songs “Gold Digger” and “Stronger.” Read about his wife Bianca Censori, albums, and more.

Ye[3][4] (born Kanye Omari West; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, record producer, singer, songwriter, and fashion designer from Chicago, Illinois. [5][6][7] In 2020, West ran for President of the United States, under his own political party, the Birthday Party. He changed his name to Ye in late 2021. [4] He rose to fame in the mid 2000s.

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Feb 22, 2024 · After losing a major-label record deal following a series of anti-Semitic comments, Ye, formerly Kanye West, is No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with Ty Dolla $ign on Vultures 1.

American producer, rapper, and fashion designer Kanye West first gained recognition for his production work for Roc-A-Fella Records, especially on rapper JAY-Z's album "Blueprint" (2001). In 2004 West released his massively successful debut solo album, "The College Dropout," which definitively established West as a critically acclaimed solo artist.