Kanye West

An American rapper, producer, songwriter, designer, and entrepreneur, born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chicago. He began his career in 1996 as a producer, creating beats for local artists, and later became an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, contributing to Jay-Z's album "The Blueprint" (2001). Despite success in production, he aspired to a solo career and released his debut album "The College Dropout" in 2004, which received critical acclaim and commercial success. In subsequent years, he released a series of influential albums, including "Late Registration" (2005), "Graduation" (2007), "808s & Heartbreak" (2008), "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (2010), the collaborative album "Watch the Throne" with Jay-Z (2011), "Yeezus" (2013), "The Life of Pablo" (2016), "Ye" (2018), "Jesus Is King" (2019), "Donda" (2021), and the collaborative albums "Vultures 1" and "Vultures 2" with Ty Dolla $ign (2024). His work spans various genres, including hip-hop, pop, art pop, and gospel, and is known for its experimental approach and innovation in music production. Beyond music, West is actively involved in fashion, founding the Yeezy brand and collaborating with companies like Nike and Adidas. In 2021, he officially changed his name to Ye. He is known for his controversial statements and actions, including participation in the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including 24 Grammy Awards, and is recognized as one of the most influential artists of his generation.