Kanye West

Date of Birth: June 8, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Kanye rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album “The College Dropout,” which was both a critical and commercial success. Over the years, he has released several influential albums, including “Late Registration,” “Graduation,” “808s & Heartbreak,” “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” and “Yeezus.” Aside from his music career, Kanye has made a significant impact on the fashion industry with his Yeezy brand, collaborating with major companies like Adidas. Known for his outspoken and often controversial personality, Kanye has been a prominent figure in popular culture and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. He married reality TV star Kim Kardashian in 2014, and they have four children together. Despite facing numerous controversies and personal struggles, Kanye continues to be a highly influential figure in both the music and fashion industries.

5 Interesting Facts about Kanye West

1. Kanye West’s debut album, “The College Dropout,” won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2005.

2. He changed his name to “Ye” in 2021, stating it was the most commonly used word in the Bible.

3. Kanye has openly discussed his struggles with bipolar disorder, bringing attention to mental health issues.

4. He ran for President of the United States in the 2020 election as an independent candidate under the “Birthday Party.”

5. Kanye’s Yeezy brand was valued at approximately $1.5 billion in 2020.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kanye West

1. “I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me. As if there’s a ‘one size fits all’ standard for happiness.”

2. “My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.”

3. “I’m a creative genius and there’s no other way to word it.”

4. “I still think I am the greatest.”

5. “I feel like I’m too busy writing history to read it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kanye West’s highest net worth achieved was estimated to be around $6.6 billion in 2021, primarily due to his Yeezy brand and other business ventures.

Children

Kanye West has four children with Kim Kardashian: 1. North West (born June 15, 2013) 2. Saint West (born December 5, 2015) 3. Chicago West (born January 15, 2018) 4. Psalm West (born May 9, 2019)