Kanye Omari West pronounced kɑːnje

Kanye Omari West pronounced kɑːnje born June 8 1977 1 is an American rapper singer and record producer West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc A Fella Records where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on JayZ's album The Blueprint as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys Ludacris and Janet Jackson.



West also runs his own record label GOOD Music home to artists such John Legend Common and Kid Cudi 8 West's mascot and trademark is Dropout Bear a teddy bear which has appeared on the covers of four of his five albums as well as various single covers and music videos.



who was one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal Constitution and is now a Christian counselor 13 West's mother Dr, Donda West was a Professor of English at Clark Atlanta University and the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as West's manager He was raised in a middle class background.