Kanye West
Ye 
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| Born | Kanye Omari West June 8, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other name | Kanye West |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap, Gospel |
| Known for | Stronger, Gold Digger, Heartless, Runaway, Carnival |
Ye (born Kanye Omari West; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time and is known for his innovative music, production style, and major influence on modern rap.[1]
Early Life
Ye was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at Chicago State University before leaving college to pursue a career in music. His mother, Donda West, played a major role in supporting his early career.[2]
Career
Ye first gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, creating hit songs for artists including Jay-Z. His debut album, The College Dropout (2004), became a critical and commercial success.
He later released several successful albums including Late Registration, Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus, The Life of Pablo, Ye, Jesus Is King, Donda, and Bully. His hit songs include Gold Digger, Stronger, Heartless, Power, Runaway, and Carnival.[3]
Fashion and Business
Ye founded the Yeezy fashion brand and collaborated with companies including Adidas, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Gap. His footwear and clothing collections became globally popular.[4]
Personal Life
Ye was married to media personality Kim Kardashian from 2014 to 2022, and they have four children together. He legally changed his name from Kanye West to Ye in 2021.
Throughout his career, he has frequently attracted media attention for his outspoken opinions, political statements, and public controversies.[5]
Awards and Recognition
Ye has won 24 Grammy Awards and is one of the best-selling music artists in history, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. Several of his albums are widely regarded among the greatest hip-hop albums ever released.