Kanye West - Overview

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Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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One of the most divisive figures in the music industry, Kanye West blurred the line between ego and artistry with his critically acclaimed albums, groundbreaking music videos, and over the top public persona. West began his career as a music producer, collaborating with high-profile talents such as Jay-Z and Janet Jackson before making his mark as an award-winning rapper. West's musical repertoire was a culmination of real life tragedies - from a debilitating car crash in 2002 to his mother's untimely death in 2007 - which he turned into emotional and intellectual lyrics that punctuated albums such as The College Dropout (2004) and Graduation (2007). His light-speed rap delivery, auto-tuned hooks, and pulse-pounding beats made him one of the most exciting and innovative artists of any genre. However, West's public outbursts and outlandish, arrogant behavior, including a notorious stunt at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards where he rudely interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech, also turned off even his most loyal fans. Facing public scrutiny, West... Read More

Filmography (19)

The Hangover Part II (2011)

Burlesque (2010)

It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

Step Up 3D (2010)

The Hangover (2009)

Obsessed (2009)

Milestones (19)

2011
Collaborated with Jay-Z in Watch The Throne

2010
Released fifth studio album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

2009
Heavily criticized for a public onstage outburst during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards

2008
Experimented with synthesized beats and vocals with the album 808s and Heartbreak

2008
Made a cameo (as himself) in "The Love Guru"

2007
Completed his "college" trilogy with the release of his third hit album Graduation

2007
Guest starred on HBO's "Entourage"

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