Kanye West
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Kanye West
Summary
Kanye West is a human[1]. His place of birth was Atlanta[2]. He was born on June 8, 1977[3]. He worked as a rapper[4], record producer[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], and fashion designer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Kanye West's place of birth was Atlanta[2].
- Kanye West was born on June 8, 1977[3].
- Kanye West's father was Ray West[10].
- Kanye West's mother was Donda West[11].
- A child of Kanye West was North West[12].
- A child of Kanye West was Saint West[13].
- A child of Kanye West was Chicago West[14].
- A child of Kanye West was Psalm West[15].
- Kanye West held citizenship in United States[16].
- American English was Kanye West's native language[17].
- Kanye West is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
- Kanye West worked as a rapper[4].
- Kanye West's professions included record producer[5].
- Kanye West's professions included singer[6].
- Kanye West worked as a songwriter[7].
- Kanye West's professions included fashion designer[8].
- Kanye West was educated at American Academy of Art College[19].
- Kanye West's education included a stint at Polaris High School[20].
- Kanye West received the BET Award for Best New Artist[21].
- Kanye West received the BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist[22].
- Kanye West received the BET Award for Video of the Year[23].
- Kanye West received the BET Award for Video of the Year[24].
- Kanye West received the BET Award for Best Group[25].
- Kanye West received the Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Artist[26].
- Kanye West was a member of Kids See Ghosts[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Kanye West's place of birth was Atlanta[2]. He was born on June 8, 1977[3]. His father was Ray West[10]. His mother was Donda West[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18]. American English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at American Academy of Art College[19], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1923[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Polaris High School[20]. Kanye West earned the academic degree of honorary degree[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[4], record producer[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], and fashion designer[8].
Recognition
Awards received include BET Award for Best New Artist[21], a class of award[33], in United States[34]; BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist[22], a class of award[35], in United States[36]; BET Award for Video of the Year[23], a class of award[37], in United States[38], founded in 2001[39]; BET Award for Best Group[25], a class of award[40], in United States[41]; Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Artist[26], a class of award[42]; and American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[43], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1989[46].
Personal Life
Children include North West[12], a rapper[47], b. 2013[48], of United States[49]; Saint West[13], b. 2015[50], of United States[51]; Chicago West[14], b. 2018[52], of United States[53]; and Psalm West[15], b. 2019[54], of United States[55]. Kanye West's religion is recorded as Christianity[56].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Kanye West include Coinye[57].
Why It Matters
Kanye West has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Johnny Orlando[59], a singer[60], b. 2003[61], of Canada[62], awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act[63]; Big Sean[64], a rapper[65], b. 1988[66], of United States[67], awarded the BET Award for Best New Artist[68]; Maxon Margiela[69], a rapper[70], 2004–2025[71], of United States[72]; and Donald Glover[73], an actor[74], b. 1983[75], of United States[76], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[77], specialised in music[78].
Entities named for him include Coinye[57].
FAQs
Where was Kanye West born?
Kanye West's place of birth was Atlanta[2].
Who were Kanye West's parents?
Kanye West's father was Ray West[10]. Kanye West's mother was Donda West[11].
What did Kanye West do for work?
Kanye West worked as rapper[4], record producer[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], and fashion designer[8].
Where did Kanye West go to school?
Kanye West was educated at American Academy of Art College[19] and Polaris High School[20].
What awards did Kanye West receive?
Honors received include BET Award for Best New Artist[21], BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist[22], BET Award for Video of the Year[23], and BET Award for Video of the Year[24].
Who did Kanye West influence?
Kanye West has been cited as an influence by Johnny Orlando[59], Big Sean[64], Maxon Margiela[69], and Donald Glover[73].