Kanye West

American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer from Illinois

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Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Spanning an eclectic range of influences, including hip hop, soul, baroque pop, electro, indie rock, synth-pop, industrial and gospel, West is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation. Outside of his music career, West has also had success in the fashion industry.

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Kanye West says he is running for US president Chart-topping rap star Kanye West has revealed via social media he is running for US president. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 00:53Published 14 hours ago

Rapper Kanye West to run for US Presidential Election Rapper Kanye West announced that he's running for US Presidential election. The 43-year-old musician announced the news on his official Twitter handle. His tweet came four months before the US.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:03Published 19 hours ago

Kanye West announces presidential bid American rapper Kanye West announced on Saturday that he would run for president in 2020 - and he appears to have the backing of Elon Musk. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published 20 hours ago

Kanye West to ‘run for US president’ Kanye West has said he is running to become president of the United States.The rap superstar made the announcement on Twitter on US Independence Day, July 4. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 21 hours ago

Ty Dolla Sign 'blessed' to have Kanye work his magic on Ego Death Ty Dolla $ign has admitted he was "bless" to have Kanye West work his "greatness" on his new song 'Ego Death'. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:06Published 4 days ago

Kanye West drops video for new song 'Wash Us in the Blood' West released the new song mand video on Tuesday. The video was created by artist Arthur Jafa. Jafa has worked with notable artists in the past such as Spike Lee. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 5 days ago

Kanye West congratulates wife Kim Kardashian on 'officially becoming a billionaire' Kanye West congratulated his wife Kim Kardashian on becoming a billionaire on Twitter on Monday after her deal with beauty brand Coty was made public. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 6 days ago

Kanye West teases new Wash Us in the Blood song and video Rapper Kanye West will release a video for his new song 'Wash Us in the Blood' on Tuesday (30.06.20) at 10am EDT (3pm BST). Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:10Published 6 days ago

Kanye West Partners With The Gap Kanye West's Yeezy brand is partnering with Gap to create a new clothing line. Business Insider says the line will be called Yeezy Gap. The new collection is for men, women, and children. It will be.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Gap and Kanye West team up for new clothing line Gap and rapper Kanye West announced a 10-year partnership to create a line of clothing under West's Yeezy brand to show up at the Gap starting next year. Conway G. Gittens has the details. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

Kanye West signs 10-year deal with Gap Rapper Kanye West has signed a 10-year deal with American retailer Gap to create Yeezy Gap, a new apparel line for men, women and children. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 00:59Published 1 week ago

Kanye West Partners With Gap To Create New Yeezy Clothing Line According to Business Insider, as a teenager, Kanye West worked at a Gap store in Chicago. Now, as a billionaire rapper and entrepreneur, he's teaming up with the iconic, yet struggling brand to create.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 1 week ago

George Floyd's daughter thanks Kanye West for college fund generosity Gianna Floyd, the six-year-old daughter of George Floyd, has thanked Kanye West for paying for her college education. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

Gianna Floyd thanks Kanye West for setting up college fund Gianna Floyd - the six-year-old daughter of murdered African American man George Floyd - has taken to Instagram to thank Kanye West for setting up a fund to cover her college education. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:06Published 3 weeks ago

Kanye West Has Filed For A Yeezy Cosmetic Trademark Kanye West has applied for a trademark on Yeezy-branded cosmetics. Companies often file trademarks to protect intellectual property without actually selling products. The move has sparked speculation.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

Kanye West reportedly gearing up to launch Yeezy cosmetics line Kanye West is reportedly set to expand his Yeezy empire to include skincare and cosmetics. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Of 615 American Billionaires, Only 6 Of Them Are Black According to Business Insider, there are 615 billionaires in America. But Forbes' Billionaires List shows that only 6 of them are Black. The lack of diversity spotlights the huge wealth gap between.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

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Kanye West says he's running for president. There is no evidence of that yet. Filing deadlines for presidential candidates have either passed or are coming up soon - and candidates need to get thousands of signatures to qualify. USATODAY.com - Published 12 hours ago
Kanye West tweets he's running for president in 2020, Elon Musk offers 'full support' Kanye West tweeted on Independence Day that he's running for president in 2020. "We must now realize the promise of America," he wrote. USATODAY.com - Published 1 day ago
Is Kim Kardashian West a billionaire? Kanye congratulates his wife after beauty brand sale Kim Kardashian West sold a stake in KKW Beauty to Coty for $200 million in a deal that values the reality star's three-year-old business at $1 billion USATODAY.com - Published 6 days ago

Kanye West, John Boyega and more celebrities attend the George Floyd protests See which stars are participating in the nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. USATODAY.com - Published on June 5, 2020
George Floyd live updates: Minneapolis seeks to 'dismantle' police department; Kanye West disrupts Chicago rally Thousands commemorate George Floyd nationwide in protest and memorials. Three other officers have bail set. Latest on Floyd's death. USATODAY.com - Published on June 5, 2020
Easter Sunday streaming guide: Kanye West with Joel Osteen, Andrea Bocelli, and more Celebrate Easter from quarantine with these livestreamed events, including Andrea Bocelli's Milan concert and Joel Osteen's star-studded service. USATODAY.com - Published on April 9, 2020

Taylor Swift puts spotlight on charity during resurfacing of Kanye West feud Remember Taylor Swift and Kanye West's 2016 feud over a lyric he said she approved of? Swift has posted after a new clip ignited the controversy anew. USATODAY.com - Published on March 24, 2020
Stars showing support for 2020 presidential candidates, from Kirsten Dunst to Kanye West Celebrities are endorsing candidates in the 2020 presidential race. Kirsten Dunst, Ariana Grande, Kanye West, John Legend and more stars speak up. USATODAY.com - Published on March 4, 2020
Phoenix, Zellweger, among Oscar winners at Vanity Fair Joaquin Phoenix, Renee Zellweger, Scarlett Johansson, Kanye and Kim Kardashian West and Timothee Chalamet attend the star-studded Vanity Fair party in Los Angeles. (Feb. 10) USATODAY.com - Published on February 10, 2020
On This Day: 10 February 2004 Kanye West released his debut album, "The College Dropout." (Feb. 10) USATODAY.com - Published on February 10, 2020

'Jesus is Born,' the Christmas album Kanye West promised, is actually here It's a Christmas miracle – "Jesus is Born," the album Kanye West promised two months ago is here. USATODAY.com - Published on December 25, 2019
'Everyone was there': Inside Sean 'Diddy' Combs' star-studded 50th birthday party A month after rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs turned 50, he officially celebrated with a star-studded birthday bash attended by Beyonce and Kanye West. USATODAY.com - Published on December 15, 2019
Kanye West's 'Nebuchadnezzar' opera: A loud, late show for only the most loyal fans Kanye West presented "Nebuchadnezzar," a biblical, gospel show he's calling his first opera. How was the hour-long event that started two hours late? USATODAY.com - Published on November 25, 2019	ShowBiz Minute: Prince Andrew, 'The Banker,' West Prince Andrew urged to speak to US prosecutors on Epstein; Apple cancels premiere of "The Banker" over "concerns"; Kanye West denied permit for amphitheater on Wyoming ranch. (Nov. 21) USATODAY.com - Published on November 21, 2019
Kanye West announces 'Jesus Is King Part II' with Dr. Dre, teases opera at Hollywood Bowl Kanye West took to Twitter Monday to announce a "Jesus Is King" sequel with Dr. Dre. The day before, the rapper teased an upcoming opera in LA. USATODAY.com - Published on November 18, 2019	Kanye West appears at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church service Kanye West made an appearance during Pastor Joel Osteen's service at Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday. The mercurial rapper talked about his spiritual awakening and later performed at the church... CBS News - Published on November 18, 2019
Kanye West says he's the "greatest artist that God has ever created" "Jesus has won the victory," he told the crowd. "I told you about my arrogance and cockiness already. "Now the greatest artist that God has ever created is now working for him." CBS News - Published on November 18, 2019Also reported by •USATODAY.com	ShowBiz Minute: West, Trump, US Box Office Kanye West talks about serving God during visit with Osteen; Jon Voight, Alison Krauss honored with national medals; "Ford v Ferrari" speeds to No. 1 in the U.S.; "Charlie's Angels" fizzles (Nov... USATODAY.com - Published on November 18, 2019
Rapper Kanye West: 'The only superstar is Jesus' Rapper Kanye West told parishioners at Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch on Sunday that his recent spiritual awakening has made him realize he's no longer in the service of fame and money but "in.. USATODAY.com - Published on November 17, 2019	Kanye West performs for hundreds of inmates at Houston prisons The rapper-turned-gospel singer performed his new album during two surprise concerts for prison inmates Friday CBS News - Published on November 16, 2019
Kanye wants to change his name to "Christian Genius Billionaire" West talked about a 2024 presidential run, running the "Apple of apparel" from Wyoming, and helping low income families CBS News - Published on November 8, 2019	Kanye West plans to move Yeezy manufacturing to the Americas West also restated plans to run for president in 2024 CBS News - Published on November 8, 2019
AP Top Stories 5P Here's the latest for Thursday November 7th: Trump to pay $2 million settlement on charity case; Pence puts Trump on the New Hampshire ballot; Doctors Without Boarders hospital damaged in Yemen attack;.. USATODAY.com - Published on November 7, 2019	Kanye wants to run for president in 2024, may change his name Kanye wants to run for president in 2024, may change his name USATODAY.com - Published on November 7, 2019
Gospel star Erica Campbell believes Kanye's faith is 'sincere' Erica Campbell, gospel star and one-half of the duo Mary Mary, believes Kanye West is sincere about his gospel album 'Jesus is King.' She also says he may be encouraging younger gospel artists to be.. USATODAY.com - Published on November 6, 2019	Kanye West's long-awaited 'Jesus Is King' debuts at No. 1, tying Eminem's record Kanye West's "Jesus Is King" debuted at No. 1. It's his ninth album in a row to open atop the Billboard 200, putting him in a tie with Eminem. USATODAY.com - Published on November 4, 2019
Donald Trump Jr. praises Kanye West's 'Jesus is King' as peak of 'fearless creativity' Kanye West appears to have made a fan out of Donald Trump, Jr., who praised "Jesus is King" and said West "is cracking the culture code." USATODAY.com - Published on October 29, 2019	Kanye West jokes about Kim Kardashian's ex Kris Humphries, says he got a $68M tax refund James Corden and Kanye West took to the skies for "Airpool Karaoke," and he joked about Kris Humphries and said he got $68M back from his taxes. USATODAY.com - Published on October 29, 2019
'Dancing With the Stars' pro Val Chmerkovskiy epically responds to Kanye's diss lyric "Dancing With the Stars" pro dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy got quite the surprise when listening to Kanye West's new album, "Jesus Is King." USATODAY.com - Published on October 26, 2019	Kanye West finally drops "Jesus is King" album The album comes one day after an interview with Beats 1 revealed West asked people working on the album not to have premarital sex CBS News - Published on October 25, 2019
Kanye West drops 'Jesus Is King' film trailer; fans are not believers in release date Kanye West's highly delayed album "Jesus is King" is nowhere to be found, but he has another project in store for fans: "Jesus is King," the film. USATODAY.com - Published on October 17, 2019	Kanye West to release "Jesus is King" documentary Kanye West is bringing his Sunday service to the masses in an upcoming documentary, "Jesus is King," to be released in October. CBSN Los Angeles reports. CBS News - Published on September 30, 2019
Kanye West reportedly says he'll only do gospel music from now on His yet-to-be-released album contains no curse words CBS News - Published on September 30, 2019	Fans voice disappointment after Kanye West misses another 'Jesus is King' album release date Kanye West originally announced "Jesus is King" would drop Friday. Then he rescheduled for Sunday. The album still isn't here, and fans aren't happy. USATODAY.com - Published on September 30, 2019
Kanye West plays new album 'Jesus Is King' for fans in Detroit; will drop Sunday The rapper's Detroit adventure with Kim Kardashian continued Friday as fans at the Fox got the first listen to his upcoming album "Jesus Is King." USATODAY.com - Published on September 28, 2019	Is Kanye West's 'Jesus is King' still coming Friday? Kim Kardashian says yes, fans aren't sure Earlier this month, Kanye West shared that his long-delayed ninth studio album would be titled "Jesus is King" and released Sept. 27. USATODAY.com - Published on September 26, 2019
Taylor Swift sympathizes with Drake as she slams Kanye West in Rolling Stone interview Taylor Swift dug into one of the most fraught relationships of her career – not with one of her celebrity exes, but with Kanye West. USATODAY.com - Published on September 18, 2019	Taylor Swift opens VMAs with a sparkly live debut of 'Lover' Taylor Swift returned to the MTV Video Music Awards Monday, nearly 10 years to the day since Kanye West's controversial stage-crashing onstage moment. USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2019
Taylor Swift's 'Lover': The juiciest lyrical references, from Kanye West to Leonardo DiCaprio Read on for the most pointed and biting lines on Taylor Swift’s new album, 'Lover'. USATODAY.com - Published on August 23, 2019	Tiny Nevada town near secretive Area 51 braces for alien hunters Connie West, co-owner of an alien-themed motel in the tiny U.S. desert outpost of Rachel, Nevada, believes they are coming no matter what. Not aliens, but alien hunters. Reuters - Published on August 21, 2019
Taylor Swift on what it's like to have 'millions of people hate you' in Vogue interview In Vogue's September issue, Taylor Swift reflects on the social media campaign to “cancel” her after she and Kim Kardashian feuded over Kanye West. USATODAY.com - Published on August 8, 2019	Kanye West’s comeback: From $53 million in debt to making over $150 million in a year He's come a long way from begging for investments from Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter. USATODAY.com - Published on July 11, 2019
See who tops Forbes' list of highest-paid entertainers Usually when you see Taylor Swift, Kanye West and the Kardashian-Jenner clan mentioned together, it's about a feud CBS News - Published on July 10, 2019	Taylor Swift slams Scooter Braun after he acquires her music Swift also called out Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West and Justin Bieber CBS News - Published on July 1, 2019
Cassius' Philippe Zdar, Grammy-winning music producer, dies in accidental fall at 52 Zdar also owned the influential Motorbass music studio in Paris, which hosted artists including Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Phoenix. USATODAY.com - Published on June 20, 2019	Kim Kardashian West reveals newborn son's name She tweeted a message from Kanye West that said "We are blessed beyond measure. We have everything we need" CBS News - Published on June 11, 2019

Kanye West

American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer from Illinois

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