Kanye WestOnly One
Directed by Spike Jonze
Only One by Kanye West featuring Paul McCartney is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, told from her imagined perspective. The video, shot by…
Kanye WestBLKKK SKKKN HEAD
Directed by Nick Knight
BLKKK SKKKN HEAD, also known as "Black Skinhead," is a track from Kanye West's sixth studio album, "Yeezus." The song features a powerful and aggressive…
Kanye WestBound 2
Directed by Nick Knight
Bound 2 by Kanye West is a soulful, romantic track with vintage samples and abstract lyricism. The intentionally surreal video features Kanye riding a motorcycle…
Kanye WestWhite Dress
Directed by Dan The Man
White Dress is a nostalgic track from Kanye West, reflecting on lost love and romantic idealism. The unofficial video features retro-style footage, cinematic cityscapes, and…
Kanye WestMonster (feat. Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Bon Iver)
Directed by Jake Nava
Monster is a dark, horror-themed posse cut featuring standout verses. The controversial video features gothic imagery, mannequins, and undead aesthetics, with Nicki Minaj famously battling…
JAY-Z x Kanye WestNo Church In The Wild (feat. Frank Ocean & The-Dream)
Directed by Romain Gavras
No Church in the Wild is a cinematic, philosophical track tackling power, morality, and rebellion. The video, shot in Prague, depicts violent street clashes between…
Born 1977 · Atlanta, Chicago, Illinois, USA · hip-hop, pop music · GOOD Music
Ye ( YAY; born Kanye Omari West KAHN-yay oh-MAH-ree, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and businessman. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. His music, characterized by frequent stylistic shifts, has been credited with facilitating the emergence of rappers who did not conform to gangsta rap conventions. He is also known for his controversial public persona, including his polarizing cultural and political commentary. West was born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago. After… via Wikipedia
Awards: BET Award for Best New Artist; BET Award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist; BET Award for Video of the Year for “Jesus Walks”; BET Award for Video of the Year for “Gold Digger”; BET Award for Best Group; Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Artist; American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist; American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for “Graduation”
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9 articles about Kanye West from our favourite music publications
NME
3h ago
Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux music video shoot felt “suffocated and scared”
"He starts choking me with both hands, and then starts smearing my makeup all over my face and sticking his hands inside of my mouth" The post Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux…
NME
4d ago
Florida Senator urges stadium in the state to cancel Kanye West concerts over “consistent anti-Semitic attacks”
“It is troubling that a stadium supported by taxpayer dollars would openly subsidise an event led by an artist known for pushing this dangerous, hateful rhetoric" The post Florida Senator urges…
NME
1w ago
Kanye West claims to have “broke the record” with Istanbul stadium gig amidst controversy and bans in other countries
The concert marked West’s first appearance in Europe since 2014 The post Kanye West claims to have “broke the record” with Istanbul stadium gig amidst controversy and bans in other countries appeared…
NME
1w ago
Italian authorities stop upcoming Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going ahead over security concerns
News of the axed gigs comes only a day after West kicked off his summer tour in Istanbul last night (May 30) The post Italian authorities stop upcoming Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from going…
NME
1w ago
Dutch authorities clear Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands after string of axed gigs
“His past statements are not, at this moment, a reason to deny him entry" The post Dutch authorities clear Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands after string of axed gigs appeared first on NME.
NME
4w ago
Pete Davidson roasted Kanye West as he sat in audience for Kevin Hart Netflix special: “I’ve taken shots from better gay Nazis”
The rapper is said to have sat "stone-faced" and "expressionless" during the comments The post Pete Davidson roasted Kanye West as he sat in audience for Kevin Hart Netflix special: “I’ve taken shots…