Anecdotes

Kanye broke down at a concert in Paris, a week after the passing of his mother, Dr. Donda West, as he tried to sing the verses of "Hey Mama", a song he had written earlier on in his career in dedication to her.

Lived in China for a year with his mother when he was 10 years old.

Was admitted into the UCLA Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation.[November 2016].

Has a metal plate in his chin from near fatal car accident in which he was involved in around 3 pm on October 23, 2002. He was driving home from a studio session and fell asleep behind the steering wheel and crashed into another car.

His favourite band is Scottish rock group Franz Ferdinand.

Blogged that Scarlett Johansson was his "favorite white girl".

His debut album, "College Drop Out", sold over 400,000 copies in its first week.

Part-owner of a chain of Fatburger restaurants.

Has produced numerous songs for many artists including Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Jay-Z, DMX, Alicia Keys, Common, Yasiin Bey, and many others.

When Kanye was 3 years old, his parents Ray West and Donda West divorced. She moved to Chicago and was an English professor at Chicago State University, and retired to be Kanye's manager. She appeared on FOX News' "The Big Story with John Gibson" on May 18, 2007, to talk about her son, which led to her being dubbed a "hip hop mama".

Lived in China with his mother during an exchange program and could speak Chinese, but has since forgotten most of the language.

His debut album CD booklet contains 'yearbook-style' photos of the entire "College Dropout" album staff, along with high school superlatives underneath them. His was "most unlikely to succeed".

At the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards, he jumped up on stage and interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech after she had won Best Female video saying that Beyoncé had the best female video.

Mother, Donda West, died on November 10, 2007 from complications of surgery.

Stated he has bipolar disorder on the cover of his 8th album "Ye". He says he was diagnosed with a "mental condition" at age 39.

Admitted to TMZ he got cosmetic liposuction before his wedding to Kim Kardashian for fear the tabloid site would make fun of him for his weight.

Has stated that producer RZA has been a great influence. The two have collaborated a few times.

Fourth child with wife Kim Kardashian West a son named Psalm born via Surrogate on May 10th 2019.

Ran as an independent in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. West's vice presidential running mate was Michelle Tidball, a Christian preacher and "biblical life coach". West received ballot access in 12 states, though despite some media coverage he only received around 65,000 votes. West voted for himself as a write-in candidate at his polling place in Cody, Wyoming, which he described as his first time voting.

Attended Chicago State University / Columbia College, Chicago. He dropped out to pursue music, hence the name of his 2004 debut album "The College Droput".

Second child with Kim Kardashian, son named Saint West, was born on December 5, 2015.

Announced his run for the 2020 presidency at the 2015 MTV VMA's.

Has his look-alike puppet in the French show Les Guignols de l'info (1988).

Though he mockingly rushed the stage at the Grammy's when Beck won the Grammy for Album of the Year rather than Beyoncé, he admitted to The Breakfast Club that upon listening to the album Beck deserved the award.

Father of his 1st child with Kim Kardashian a daughter, North West, was born on June 15, 2013, weighing 4 pounds and 15 ounces.

Mentions supermodels Veronica Webb, Noémie Lenoir, Chanel Iman, Sessilee Lopez, Arlenis Sosa, Selita Ebanks, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls, Lara Stone, Jessica Gomes, Jessica Stam, Bar Refaeli, Esti Ginzburg, Coco Rocha, Kate Moss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Anja Rubik, Olga Kurylenko, Abbey Lee, Irina Shayk, and Doutzen Kroes in his verse for "Christian Dior Denim Flow" and uses their names as puns.

Has his own record label with the acronym G.O.O.D which stands for Getting Out Our Dreams, a subsidiary of Geffen.

Engaged to Kim Kardashian [October 22, 2013].

Performed "Lost In The World" at the funeral of fellow musician Gil Scott-Heron (The Riverside Church New York).

His mother was a former English professor at Chicago State University.

Lampooned on South Park.

His personal style and Yeezy clothing line is heavily inspired by Shia LaBeouf, which he mentions in his song "No More Parties in LA".

Released 5th studio album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. (novembre 2011)

Kanye and his fiancée, clothing designer Alexis Phifer, have ended their engagement [April 21, 2008].

Recorded 5 albums for different artists at the same time at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Much of his own album was created in 2-3 days.

Nominated for 10 Grammies in 2005. He ended up winning 3.

Sophomore album "Late Registration" moved over 860,000 units in its opening week, landing it at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, a career first for the rapper.

Moved to Chicago when he was 3 years old.

With his mother, founded the "Kanye West Foundation"in 2003.

Third child with Wife Kim Kardashian a daughter named Chicago born January 16th 2017 Via Surrogate, the couple are expecting their 4th child, a boy, in June 2019 also via surrogate.

Rapper Common signed to G.O.O.D.

Pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery stemming from a July 2013 incident in which he assaulted photographer Danny Ramos in Los Angeles International Airport and attempted to steal his camera. In return for his plea, he received 24 months of informal probation plus 250 hours of community service and must attend 24 anger management sessions. He also has to pay for any damage done to Ramos' camera equipment as well as any medical bills incurred on behalf of the victim. He will also have to stay 100 yards away from the alleged victim in this case, Danny Ramos. In addition to the misdemeanor battery charge he also faced felony attempted grand larceny charges. As part of the plea deal the latter charge was dropped, thus allowing him to avoid prison time. [March 2014].

West's merchandise sold over $500,000 in 30 minutes on June 1, 2018.

Endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024.

Planning to tour with Lady Gaga throughout the United States. (août 2009)

Made his European television debut performing his song "Through the Wire" on Raymann is laat (2001).

His estimated net worth is $145 million.

His name is pronounced like "Con-yay".

Released collaborative album, with Jay-Z, titled "Watch the Throne". (août 2011)

He is signed to Roc A Fella Records.