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Kanye West
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Ye (born Kanye Omari West, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers and as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year. West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage; he has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making anti-Semitic statements. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kanye West, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Ye (born Kanye Omari West, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers and as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year. West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage; he has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making anti-Semitic statements. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kanye West, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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The Cleveland Show
Entourage
History 101
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Grammy Awards
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
I Am Cait
The Kardashians
Loiter Squad
Chappelle's Show
Rob & Chyna
Celebrity Family Feud
Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman
Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons
The Jay Leno Show
Hip Hop Evolution
Kourtney and Kim Take New York
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
You're Watching Video Music Box
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Miss Americana
Very Ralph
Zoolander 2
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
The Love Guru
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Life Is But a Dream
A Man Named Scott
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
Kim vs Kanye: The Divorce
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
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The Great Gatsby
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