In 2020, he ran an independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. He has been a frequent source of controversy for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings, as well as for his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. West’s outspoken views and life outside of music have received significant media attention. West’s discography also includes the full-length collaborations Watch the Throne (2011) and Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Jay-Z and Kid Cudi, respectively. He went on to release The Life of Pablo (2016), Ye (2018), and Jesus Is King (2019). Drawing inspiration from maximalism and minimalism, respectively, West’s fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and sixth album Yeezus (2013) were also critical successes. He experimented with a variety of musical genres on subsequent acclaimed studio albums, including Late Registration (2005), Graduation (2007), and 808s & Heartbreak (2008). Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to critical and commercial success, and founded the record label GOOD Music. He has been influential in the 21st-century development of mainstream hip hop, popular music, and popular culture in general.īorn in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained notoriety as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several mainstream artists.

Kanye Omari West ( born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, record producer, businessman, politician, and fashion designer.

Kanye west singles discography