Kanye West
American rapper (born 1977)
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Ye, born Kanye Omari West, is an American rapper and record producer. One of the most prominent figures in hip-hop, he is known for his varying musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area. As an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, he co-produced albums including Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001) before signing with the label as a recording artist. West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), was met with critical acclaim and yielded the Billboard Hot 100-number one single "Slow Jamz". He peaked the chart on four other occasions with the singles "Gold Digger" (2005), "Stronger" (2007), "E.T.", and "Carnival" (2024).
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Dr. Phil Says Kanye Poses a Danger to Kids and Kim Does Nothing, They Could Lose CustodyKim Kardashian could face serious consequences -- as serious as losing custody -- for not taking ex-husband Kanye West to court if he poses a danger to his children ... so says Dr. Phil. Dr. Phil..TMZ.com - Published | |
Kanye West Sued for Copyright Infringement Because of His Support for NazisKanye West’s antisemitic diatribes have landed him in hot water AGAIN … the rapper has been sued by a German singer for alleged copyright infringement ... and it's all because he's a Nazi..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Kim Kardashian Worried About Impact of Kanye's Online Rants on Their KidsKim Kardashian is worried about the long-term impact Kanye West's unhinged social media meltdowns will have on their children ... TMZ has learned. For almost a week, Kanye has been going on escalating..TMZ.com - Published | Tina Knowles Seemingly Addresses Kanye West's Vile Attack on Bey and Jay's KidsTina Knowles is keeping her cool ... following Kanye West's appalling verbal attack on Beyoncé and Jay-Z's kids. Tina -- Beyoncé's mom -- hopped on Instagram Wednesday and posted a video of herself..TMZ.com - Published |
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Kanye West Disses Kendrick, Tyler, Ty$, Playboi Carti & Iggy Azalea RespondsThe artist formerly known as Kanye West is accusing virtually all his former collaborators of betrayal ... including Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, Ty Dolla $ign ... in his words, nobody gets a..TMZ.com - Published | Sean 'Diddy' Combs Rallies Behind Kanye West in Jail Phone CallSean "Diddy" Combs showered Kanye West with support in a leaked call from jail after Ye released a controversial song that apparently includes vocals from Ye's 11-year-old daughter North ... and Combs...TMZ.com - Published |
Kim Kardashian Weighing Move to Strip Kanye of Legal Custody of KidsKim Kardashian is mulling over a big decision ... whether to go to court and ask a judge to strip Kanye West of joint legal custody of their 4 kids, because her ex-husband has flagrantly ignored their..TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Fighting Over Song Apparently Featuring Diddy, NorthKanye West has just released a new song apparently featuring Diddy, his son Christian "King" Combs and Ye's daughter North ... this after Kim Kardashian tried to get a judge to stop him. The rapper..TMZ.com - Published |
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Kanye West Wears Swastika T-Shirt in Public After Declaring He's a NaziIf you thought Kanye West couldn’t shock us anymore with his Nazi-loving opinions, think again -- he was spotted wearing one of the swastika T-shirts he was selling on his site before it went dark...TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West Denies Collaborating on Bhad Bhabie's Alabama Barker Diss TrackKanye West doesn't want to be in the middle of controversy ... this time. The 21-time Grammy winner is adamant he is not willingly involved in Bhad Bhabie's dispute with Alabama Barker, calling it an..TMZ.com - Published |
Kanye West, The Game, Jim Jones Ski Mask Up for 'Documentary 3' AlbumKanye West's randomly stumbled onto a responsibility through his latest performance art piece -- producing The Game's new album!!! Monday night, Ye tweeted that he's quitting X, again ... and opted to..TMZ.com - Published | Jim Jones Details Kanye West & Bianca Censori Hospital CosplayJim Jones is out in Los Angeles hanging with Kanye West and Bianca Censori ... and while he's not prying, he didn't see any signs the two were on shaky ground. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Capo last..TMZ.com - Published |
Kanye West and Bianca Censori Out at Live Show AGAIN Amid Reports of SplitKanye West and Bianca Censori were out and about AGAIN amid reports the two split and were headed for divorce ... they attended a live performance Sunday -- starring Bianca herself -- at a Koreatown..TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West and Bianca Censori Attend Premiere of Their Film Amid Looming DivorceKanye West and Bianca Censori are putting on a united front amid their looming divorce ... stepping out for the premiere of a feature film starring Bianca -- well, we're told it's her. Ye and a woman..TMZ.com - Published |
Kanye West Wants In After Steve Bannon Accused of Displaying Nazi SaluteKanye West is PO'd he can't do a Nazi salute without getting canceled ... after Donald Trump’s former White House strategist Steve Bannon was accused of flashing the hate gesture during his Thursday..TMZ.com - Published | 'The Kardashians' Airs Kim & Kanye Reunion at North's 'Lion King' PerformanceKim Kardashian and Kanye West partook in a rare reunion to support North West as she made her "Lion King" singing debut at the Hollywood Bowl back in May 2024 ... and it was all documented on Hulu..TMZ.com - Published |
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori SplitKanye West needs a new muse ... because his relationship with Bianca Censori is donezo. Ye and Bianca have split and are heading hurtling towards a divorce ... according to the Daily Mail, citing a..TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West Swastika Shirt Sparks Merchandise War on EtsyKanye West's biggest haters and supporters are waging a merchandise war in a global online marketplace ... and it's all been set off by his controversial swastika shirt. The messy scene is playing out..TMZ.com - Published |
Scarlett Johansson responds after her likeness is used in AI video of celebrities condemning Kanye West's antisemitismScarlett Johansson has condemned the use of AI after her likeness was used in a viral video of celebrities condemning Kanye West's antisemitism.Sky News - Published | Anti-Kanye A.I. Video Features Major Celebs Giving Rapper the Middle FingerA bunch of major celebs collectively gave Hitler-loving rapper Kanye West the middle finger in an online video ... but it turns out it's all just a deepfake. The stars were featured in a minute-long..TMZ.com - Published |
Hilary Duff's Husband Matthew Koma Hits Back at Kanye, Sells 'F*** Ye' ShirtsMatthew Koma’s got a bold message for Kanye West’s antisemitic merch launch -- and he’s putting it front and center on his own new t-shirt line. The singer, who’s married to Hilary Duff, just..TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West Sued By Jewish Yeezy Staffer Who Claims He Praised HitlerKanye West bullies his Jewish staffers at Yeezy and rubs their noses in his adoration for Adolf Hitler and Nazis ... at least according to a new lawsuit. Ye is being sued by a Jewish woman who claims..TMZ.com - Published |
Kanye West's Yeezy Website Goes Offline After Selling Swastika ShirtsKanye West’s website, Yeezy.com, and all the Nazi-loving hate it housed are now off the grid -- the site’s officially offline. Just a day before the site went dark, it was selling one thing: a..TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West's Yeezy online shopping platform taken down over swastika T-shirtsKanye West's Yeezy online shopping platform has been taken down after it featured T-shifts featuring a swastika.Sky News - Published |
Kanye West criticised over Super Bowl ad for website selling swastika T-shirt Kanye West has been criticised over a TV advert directing people to a website selling a swastika T-shirt during the Super Bowl.Sky News - Published | Yeezy Super Bowl Ad Approved Before Site Went Full Nazi, Not Seen NationallyKanye West pulled some very expensive, very antisemitic wool over the eyes of FOX when he purchased his Super Bowl Sunday TV ad ... TMZ has learned. The 30-second spot, which Kanye says he shot on his..TMZ.com - Published |
Kanye West Selling Swastika Shirt, Link From Super Bowl CommercialKanye West is using his $8 million Super Bowl commercial to sell $20 shirts featuring nothing more than a hate symbol. The rapper's website, Yeezy dot com, has only one thing for sale at the moment .....TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West leaves X after 'antisemitic rampage' Kanye West has deleted his X account after being criticised over a series of offensive posts on the social media platform.Sky News - Published |
David Schwimmer Urges Elon Musk to Ban Kanye West from X After Hate-Filled RantDavid Schwimmer is urging Elon Musk to ban Kanye West from X following the rapper's controversial hate-filled rant on the platform. The "Friends" actor took to Instagram Saturday criticizing Musk and..TMZ.com - Published Also reported by •Sky News | Diddy Accusers' Attorneys Blast Kanye West After He Demands Jail ReleaseSean "Diddy" Combs may have the full support of Kanye West demanding his release from prison ... but some of the high-profile attorneys suing Diddy have a much different take -- one that both music..TMZ.com - Published |
Kanye West Says He Wants 'Hero' Diddy Free From Jail8:15 PM PT -- Kanye West went on a rant after his initial X post about freeing Diddy from jail ... saying twice "SLAVERY IS A CHOICE" ... and sharing his admiration for Diddy. Kanye wrote ... "THEY..TMZ.com - Published | Kanye West Says He's A Nazi And Down With Hitler, Goes After Jewish PeopleKanye West is once again spewing antisemitic hate speech ... saying he's cool with Adolf Hitler and identifies as a Nazi in a shocking rant against Jewish people. Ye has been on a tweeting tirade..TMZ.com - Published |
