Kanye West (Ye)
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Kanye Omari West
Date of Birth: June 8, 1977
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA (raised in Chicago)
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: ~80 kg (176 lbs)
Religion: Christian background; Sunday Service projects
Nationality: American
Ancestry: African-American
Languages: English (native)
Marital Status: Divorced (Kim Kardashian, 2014–2022); relationship with Bianca Censori (ceremony reported 2023; status variable 2025)
Children: North (2013), Saint (2015), Chicago (2018), Psalm (2019)
Occupation: Rapper, Producer, Designer, Entrepreneur
Education: Chicago State University (attended)
Net Worth: $400M–$1B (public estimates, volatile)
Total Social Followers: IG 20M+ • X 30M+
Businesses: Yeezy brand; creative studios; music ventures
Current Residence: US bases with international travel
Number of Houses: Multiple (US)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Chicago; started producing beats in his teens.
- Early producer for Roc-A-Fella artists before solo breakout.
- Debut album The College Dropout (2004) re-shaped mainstream rap.
- Fashion/design experimentation led to Yeezy brand.
- Later pursued spiritual music through Sunday Service.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2004–2007: College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation era.
- 2008–2013: 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus.
- 2016–2019: The Life of Pablo, Ye, Jesus Is King.
- 2021–2023: Donda series; arena “listening” spectacles.
- Fashion: Yeezy partnerships (adidas, Gap—varied over time).
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Multiple Grammy Awards across rap and production.
- Time and Rolling Stone lists of influential artists.
- Major cultural impact on hip-hop, pop, and fashion.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Produced hits for Jay-Z before his solo debut.
- 808s & Heartbreak influenced the melodic rap wave.
- Staged elaborate album “listening” events in stadiums.
- Designed sold-out sneaker drops that crashed sites.
- Pivoted to gospel with Jesus Is King (Grammy in Christian category).
- Known for outspoken award-show moments that sparked debate.
- Experimented with fashion silhouettes ahead of trends.
- Has a prolific vault of unreleased demos and alt-mixes.
- Blends soul samples with modern drums signature to his sound.
- Directed/creative-directed ambitious music videos and films.
- Sunday Service choir performances drew global attention.
- Collaborated with designers and architects on Yeezy spaces.
- Launched pop-ups with limited apparel in major cities.
- Frequently re-edits tracks post-release on streaming.
- Has four children with Kim Kardashian.
- Coined alter egos and visual motifs (e.g., “Bear” mascot).
- Champions creative control across music and fashion.
- Used auto-tune as an instrument long before it was common.
- Mixes live instrumentation with MPC/DAW programming.
- His albums often top decade-end critic lists.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kanye West (Ye) born?
June 8, 1977 (Atlanta; raised in Chicago).
Why is he called “Ye”?
He legally changed his name to Ye; also a long-time nickname.
What is his net worth?
$400M–$1B (public estimates; very volatile).
Is he married now?
Divorced from Kim Kardashian; linked with Bianca Censori since 2023.
How many children does he have?
Four: North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm.
Which albums are essential?
College Dropout, MBDTF, Yeezus, Donda.
Is he still in fashion?
Yes—varied collaborations and independent projects.
What genre is his music?
Hip-hop/rap with soul, electronic, gospel influences.
Does he produce for others?
Yes—producer and mentor for many artists.
Has he won Grammys?
Multiple wins across rap and gospel categories.
What’s Sunday Service?
A rotating choir/gospel performance project he leads.
Where does he live?
Maintains US bases; travels internationally for projects.
Why so many album versions?
He iterates and updates mixes even post-release.
What’s unique about his sound?
Sample-driven production fused with experimental elements.
Any film/visual work?
Yes—short films, concert films, and art-driven visuals.