Kanye West
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Summary
Kanye West was born in Atlanta[1]. He has worked as a rapper[2], record producer[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], and fashion designer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.031% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176,680 views/month, #308 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Ray West[8]
- Mother: Donda West[9]
- Child: North West[10], Saint West[11], Chicago West[12], Psalm West[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: American English[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Occupation: businessperson[17], director[18], musician[19], investor[20], activist[21], entrepreneur[22]
- Educated at: American Academy of Art College[23], Polaris High School[24]
- Award received: BET Award for Best New Artist[25], BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist[26], BET Award for Video of the Year[27], BET Award for Best Group[28], Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Artist[29], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[30], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album[31], Grammy Award for Best Rap Song[32], Grammy Award for Best Rap Album[33], Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[34], Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance[35]
- Member of: Kids See Ghosts[36], Child Rebel Soldier[37], Sunday Service Choir[38], ¥$[39], The Hitmen[40]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Family: family of Kanye West[43]
- Genre: hip-hop[44], pop music[45], electronic music[46], soul[47], progressive rap[48], art pop[49], pop rap[50], hip-hop soul[51], chipmunk soul[52], contemporary R&B[53], gospel music[54]
- Record label: GOOD Music[55], Roc-A-Fella Records[56], Def Jam Recordings[57], YZY[58], The Island Def Jam Music Group[59]
- Discography: Kanye West discography[60], Kanye West production discography[61]
- Commons category: Kanye West[62]
- Unmarried partner: Bianca Censori[63]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kanye West include Coinye[64].
Why It Matters
Kanye West has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[67], a screenwriter[68], b. 1983[69], of United States[70], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[71], specialised in music[72]; Big Sean[73], a rapper[74], b. 1988[75], of United States[76], awarded the BET Award for Best New Artist[77]; Johnny Orlando[78], a singer[79], b. 2003[80], of Canada[81], awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act[82]; and Maxon Margiela[83], a rapper[84], 2004–2025[85], of United States[86].
Entities named for him include Coinye[64].
FAQs
Where was Kanye West born?
Kanye West's place of birth was Atlanta[1].
Who were Kanye West's parents?
Kanye West's father was Ray West[8]. Kanye West's mother was Donda West[9].
What did Kanye West do for work?
Kanye West worked as a rapper[2], record producer[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], and fashion designer[6].
Where did Kanye West go to school?
Kanye West was educated at American Academy of Art College[23] and Polaris High School[24].
What awards did Kanye West receive?
Honors received include BET Award for Best New Artist[25], BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist[26], and BET Award for Video of the Year[27].
Who did Kanye West influence?
Kanye West has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[67], Big Sean[73], Johnny Orlando[78], and Maxon Margiela[83].