Kanye West, born June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a trailblazing rapper, producer, and fashion designer. Raised in Chicago, he rose to prominence as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records before releasing his debut album, The College Dropout (2004). West’s subsequent albums, including Graduation (2007) and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), cemented his influence on modern music. Outside music, he established the globally successful Yeezy fashion line and has ventured into technology and politics, including a polarizing 2020 presidential bid. Known for pushing creative boundaries, West is also infamous for his controversial statements and behavior.
In his personal life, West was married to reality star Kim Kardashian from 2014 to 2021, with whom he shares four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Their high-profile marriage and eventual divorce garnered significant media attention. West has also been linked to several relationships, including with Bianca Censori in 2023.