Kanye West

Name Meaning

Kanye is of African origin,
meaning “honor, tribute”

Vital Stats

Birthday: June 8, 1977
Birth Name: Kanye Omari West
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Height: 5’ 8”
Religion: Christian
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Primary Occupation: Music Producer, Rapper

Relatives

Father: Ray West, photojournalist
Mother: Donda West, English professor, Kanye’s manager (1949?-2007)

Love Life

Girlfriend: Alexis Phifer (2002, engaged in 2006, split up in 2008)

Children

None

Hit List

“Jesus Walks”
“Gold Digger”
“Through the Wire”

For other artists:
Jay-Z – “Takeover”, “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)”
“‘03 Bonnie & Clyde”
Talib Kweli – “Get By”
Ludacris – “Stand Up”
Alicia Keys – “You Don’t Know My Name”

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