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Kanye West
Kanye West
is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago. The rapper and fashion designer
legally changed his name to Ye
in October 2021 after explaining that it has religious significance to him. The critically acclaimed musician is one of the best-selling artists of all time with 135 million records sold worldwide. West first gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for recording artists including Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. He went on to pursue a solo career as a rapper, and released his debut album,
The College Dropout
in 2004. Outside of music, West's outspoken views and personal life have gained significant media coverage, due to his high-profile relationship with estranged wife
Kim Kardashian
. As a fashion designer, the creative launched his brand
Yeezy
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