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.

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Quick Fact

CategoryDetails
Full NameKanye Omari West
Date of birth8 June 1977
Place of birthAtlanta, Georgia, USA
AncestryAfrican-American

Family

CategoryDetails
FatherRay West
MotherDonda West
SiblingsDonde West (brother)
SpousesKim Kardashian (married 2014–2021), Bianca Censori (married 2022)
PartnersAlexis Phifer (2002–2006), Amber Rose (2008–2010), Irina Shayk (2021)
ChildrenNorth West, Saint West, Chicago West, Psalm West
GrandparentsNot publicly disclosed
Notable RelativesNone publicly known

Personal Life Milestones

YearMilestone
2004Released his debut album, The College Dropout, which received critical acclaim
2010Released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time
2013Married Kim Kardashian, and they welcomed their first child, North West
2021Finalized his divorce from Kim Kardashian and continued to release music and engage in various business ventures

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Last modified: December 11, 2024