Kanye West

Kanye West, legally known as Ye, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and fashion designer born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He first gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, particularly on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint (2001), before launching a successful solo career with his debut album The College Dropout (2004). He is known for critically acclaimed albums including Late Registration, Graduation, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and Yeezus, and has won two dozen Grammy Awards. He founded the record label GOOD Music in 2004 and has been involved in fashion through his Yeezy brand, having collaborated with companies including Adidas and Gap. He has also been a vocal commentator on the music industry, including speaking out against predatory recording contracts.