Basic details:
- Name: Kanye Omari West
- Age: 45 (Born June 8, 1977)
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Nationality: American
- Nickname: Yeezy
- Awards: 22 Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, and more
Net worth: $6.6 billion (estimated)
Career
i. Overview:
Kanye West is a highly influential artist and producer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s. He is known for his innovative production style and often controversial lyrics. Over the years, West has released numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Some of West’s most significant career milestones include hit singles like “Gold Digger,” “Stronger,” “Heartless,” and “Runaway,” as well as successful albums such as “The College Dropout,” “Late Registration,” “Graduation,” “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” and “Yeezus.”
Personal life
i. Relationships:
Kanye West was married to reality TV star Kim Kardashian from 2014 to 2021. The couple has four children together: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
ii. Family:
Kanye is the son of Ray West, a former Black Panther and photojournalist, and Donda West, a college professor and his former manager.
iii. Controversies:
Kanye West is no stranger to controversy. He has faced criticism for his public outbursts, political views, and statements about mental health.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Kanye West founded the record label GOOD Music in 2004.
- He created the Yeezy fashion brand, which includes collaborations with Adidas and Gap.
- Kanye has also dabbled in film and directed the short film “Runaway” in 2010.
- In 2020, he announced his candidacy for the US presidency but was not successful.
Social media links:
- Instagram: Kanye West does not have an active Instagram account.
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanyewest (inactive)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kanyewest/
