Kanye West
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Kanye Omari West
Date of Birth: June 8, 1977
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
Religion: Christian (born-again, former non-religious)
Ancestry: African-American
Marital Status: Previously married to Kim Kardashian (2014–2022), currently married to Bianca Censori (2023–)
Children: 4 (North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm West)
Net Worth: $400+ million
Total Social Followers: 60M+
Occupation: Rapper, Producer, Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
Private Businesses Owned: Yeezy, Donda, GOOD Music, Yeezy Supply
Current Residence: Los Angeles, USA & multiple properties
Number of Houses: Several (LA, Wyoming, others)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Chicago, moved there at age 3 with his mother after his parents’ divorce.
- Attended Polaris School for Individual Education, then briefly Chicago State University (dropped out to pursue music).
- Mother Donda West was an English professor; father Ray West is a photojournalist and activist.
- Started making beats in his teens, quickly gained attention as a producer.
- Worked with Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and others as a producer before launching solo career.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2000–2003: Producing for Roc-A-Fella Records, breakthrough with Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint”.
- 2004: Debut album “The College Dropout” (Grammy Award winner).
- 2005–2010: “Late Registration”, “Graduation”, “808s & Heartbreak”, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”.
- 2013: “Yeezus” and controversial public moments.
- 2016: “The Life of Pablo” release and global tour.
- 2018: “Ye” and “Kids See Ghosts” (with Kid Cudi).
- 2021: Releases “Donda”, named after his mother.
- 2022–2025: Focus on fashion (Yeezy), collaborations, and headline-making statements.
🏆 Major Awards
- 24 Grammy Awards (most of any hip-hop artist).
- Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards, MTV VMAs, and more.
- Named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people multiple times.
- Guinness World Record: Most consecutive #1 albums on Billboard 200 (tied with Eminem).
- 2020: Named Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist of the Year.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Kanye legally changed his name to “Ye” in 2021.
- Founder of Yeezy, a billion-dollar sneaker and apparel brand.
- Launched “Sunday Service” gospel choir and worship events.
- Announced presidential run in 2020 US elections.
- Struggled openly with mental health and bipolar disorder.
- Created the popular “Watch the Throne” album with Jay-Z.
- Famous for the phrase “Imma let you finish” at the MTV VMAs.
- Directed several of his own music videos.
- First artist to debut a mobile video game based on his late mother (“Only One: The Game”).
- His mother Donda West remains one of his biggest inspirations.
- Collaborated with Adidas, Gap, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga.
- His daughter North West is a rising star on social media.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanye West’s ancestry?
African-American.
What religion is Kanye West?
Christian (born-again, formerly non-religious).
How many children does Kanye West have?
Four: North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm West.
What is Kanye West’s net worth?
$400+ million.
Is Kanye West married?
Currently married to Bianca Censori, formerly married to Kim Kardashian.
What is Yeezy?
Kanye’s sneaker and apparel brand in partnership with Adidas.
What is “Sunday Service”?
A gospel choir & worship project led by Kanye since 2019.
Did Kanye West really run for US President?
Yes, he launched a 2020 presidential campaign.
What mental health condition has Kanye discussed?
He’s spoken openly about bipolar disorder.
What are Kanye’s biggest albums?
The College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus, Donda.