Kanye Omari West, an American hip hop recording artist, singer, songwriter, fashion designer, record producer, and entrepreneur, was born on June 8th, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is now signed to GOOD Music, a record label that he started. As a specialist in the musical genres of rap and hip hop, his assertive demeanor and contentious nature keep him continuously in the public and social media spotlight. He has a daughter with Kim Kardashian, a well-known reality television personality, through their marriage. He has collaborated with some of the most well-known musicians in the business, including Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Common, Jay Z, Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, and many others. He has become one of the most renowned performers in the entertainment world. His music videos have been viewed millions of times online, notably the one for the famous song “Gold Digger,” which has amassed over 115 million views on YouTube alone. He has established a sizable following of fans and followers, including over 23 million followers on his Twitter account.
The eight full-length studio albums, two live albums, three video albums, and four mixtapes that Kanye has released since making his debut on the music scene in 1996 have all contributed to his enormous popularity. “College Dropout,” his debut album, debuted at No. 1 on the US Top R&B / Hip Hop and US Top Rap Album Charts, No. 2 on the US Billboard 200, and No. 100 in four additional nations.
