Kanye West
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Kanye West
Summary
Kanye West is a human[1]. His place of birth was Atlanta[2]. He worked as a rapper[3], record producer[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], and fashion designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.031% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,869 views/month, #308 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Kanye West's place of birth was Atlanta[2].
- Kanye West's father was Ray West[9].
- Kanye West's mother was Donda West[10].
- A child of Kanye West was North West[11].
- A child of Kanye West was Saint West[12].
- A child of Kanye West was Chicago West[13].
- A child of Kanye West was Psalm West[14].
- Kanye West held citizenship in United States[15].
- American English was Kanye West's native language[16].
- Kanye West is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
- Kanye West worked as a rapper[3].
- Kanye West worked as a record producer[4].
- Kanye West's professions included singer[5].
- Kanye West's professions included songwriter[6].
- Kanye West worked as a fashion designer[7].
- Kanye West's professions included businessperson[18].
- 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]. His father was Ray West[9]. His mother was Donda West[10]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17]. American English was his native language[16].
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].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[3], record producer[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], fashion designer[7], and businessperson[18].
Recognition
Awards received include BET Award for Best New Artist[21], a class of award[32], in United States[33]; BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist[22], a class of award[34], in United States[35]; BET Award for Video of the Year[23], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2001[38]; BET Award for Best Group[25], a class of award[39], in United States[40]; Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Artist[26], a class of award[41]; and American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[42], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1989[45].
Personal Life
Children include North West[11], a rapper[46], b. 2013[47], of United States[48]; Saint West[12], b. 2015[49], of United States[50]; Chicago West[13], b. 2018[51], of United States[52]; and Psalm West[14], b. 2019[53], of United States[54]. Kanye West's religion is recorded as Christianity[55].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Kanye West include Coinye[56].
Why It Matters
Kanye West ranks in the top 0.031% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,869 views/month, #308 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[59], a screenwriter[60], b. 1983[61], of United States[62], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[63], specialised in music[64]; Big Sean[65], a rapper[66], b. 1988[67], of United States[68], awarded the BET Award for Best New Artist[69]; Johnny Orlando[70], a singer[71], b. 2003[72], of Canada[73], awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act[74]; and Maxon Margiela[75], a rapper[76], 2004–2025[77], of United States[78].
Entities named for him include Coinye[56].
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[9]. Kanye West's mother was Donda West[10].
What did Kanye West do for work?
Kanye West worked as rapper[3], record producer[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], and fashion designer[7].
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 Donald Glover[59], Big Sean[65], Johnny Orlando[70], and Maxon Margiela[75].