These are some of the hairstyles that will definitely not be back in fashion.
Kanye claimed Harriet Tubman "never actually freed slaves, she just had the slaves go work for other white people," to which the crowd booed, likely remembering his "slavery was a choice" moment.
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Following the surprising announcement of his presidential bid, which placed him against his pal Donald Trump, Kanye kicked off his "Birthday Party" campaign with a rally in South Carolina on July 19. According to TMZ, it was unorganized and incoherent.
West infamously has never voted before, and, of course, his first time was voting for himself. According to Deadline, at least 60,000 Americans voted for West, across 12 states. Later in the night, he seemed to tweet a concession and an announcement, writing, “Welp Kanye 2024.”
Kanye West announced in early July 2020 that he would be running to become President of the United States in 2020.
In 'Ye,' he raps about his bipolar disorder and calls it his "superpower" and says it "ain't no disability, I'm a superhero! I'm a superhero!"
As if Kim's wedding dress appearance wasn't shocking enough, there were some other notable surprises. Songs featuring Jay-Z and Kid Cudi that had been featured at previous events were left out, and controversial rapper DaBaby was featured in a new song not previously played. DaBaby was slammed for making homophobic comments earlier in the summer. Even more controversial was the presence of Marilyn Manson, who appeared to stand on the porch of the house throughout the event. Manson has been accused of sexual assault by several women.
'Ye' was extremely popular. It was revealed that upon its release, the top seven songs on Apple Music and Spotify were from West's 2018 'Ye' album.
West had an immense lead-up to the release of his much-anticipated 10th studio album 'Donda' in 2021, which was continuously delayed until it dropped suddenly on August 29--five days ahead of his rumored release which coincided with Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy.' On Instagram that night, West shared a post that read: "UNIVERSAL PUT MY ALBUM OUT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL AND THEY BLOCKED JAIL 2 FROM BEING ON THE ALBUM." He'd previously hosted three massive listening parties, though the third was by far the most spectacular, held at the Chicago's Soldier Field stadium and featuring a recreation of his childhood house. At one point, West appeared to be set on fire. He was then joined on stage by what appeared to be Kim Kardashian in a wedding dress, as well as some more controversial guests...
Netflix released a three-part docuseries about Kanye West, called 'Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,' in January 2022. The documentary pieces together footage captured over the last 21 years of the rapper's life, from his incredible rise to success as a young artist, his achievements as a businessman in the music industry, and his later public controversies and mental health struggles. His relationship with his mother, who passed away in 2007, is central to the story the filmmakers want to tell. It is co-directed by Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah, who have been in Ye's inner circle for the past two decades.
Kanye Omari West legally changed his name to "Ye" in 2021, removing his middle and last name, and choosing to go solely by his popular moniker. He cited the word's religious significance, noting that "ye," meaning "you," is the most commonly used word in the Bible. "So I'm you, I'm us, it's us."
West also delivered his anti-abortion views through a tearful recollection of how his mother had him against his father's wishes, and how he hadn't wanted then-girlfriend Kim to go through with her first pregnancy, North. He said afterward that Kim may want to divorce him after revealing these personal details.
West started a tuition-based Christian private school called Donda Academy, named after his late mother. But as his school, which Rolling Stone reports is not yet accredited, kicked off, Ye made another startling confession. Speaking on an episode of the 'Alo Mind Full' podcast, the rapper told hosts Danny Harris and Alyson Wilson that he’s never read any literature, and prefers speaking instead. “I actually haven’t read any book,” West said. “Reading is like eating Brussels sprouts for me. And talking is like getting the Giorgio Baldi corn ravioli.” Surely his students will be reading at his school, however, as the website says there will be core classes of language arts, math and science in addition to lunch, recess and enrichment courses such as visual art, film, choir, and parkour.
In the aftermath of his "White Lives Matter" stunt and his anti-Semitic remarks, West was dropped by his talent agency CAA, as well as by Balenciaga and Anna Wintour-led Vogue. Film and TV producer MRC also said it was shelving an already-finished documentary about West as they "cannot support any content that amplifies his platform," according to the Los Angeles Times. Adidas also ended its partnership with Ye in October 2022.
West reportedly had a secret wedding ceremony with Yeezy architectural designer Bianca Censori. According to TMZ, Censori, who hails from Australia, has worked with Yeezy for several years. While there's no word yet on whether the pair filed a marriage certificate to make it legal, Ye was spotted wearing a wedding ring on January 8, 2023. He released a song 'Censori Overload," in December, and since then the pair has been spotted around in very interesting outfits.
Kanye West is a force to be reckoned with. The star has been in the game for more than 15 years, and for many it's hard to remember the entertainment industry without him in it. While he's known for his many talents, including his producing and rapping, he's also known for his controversial moments, which many believe may have led to his split from Kim Kardashian.
After openly sharing his mental illness, West has been progressively deplatformed instead of given ever louder mics to make predictably controversial statements. That said, he continues to draw attention with his new wife and their futuristic outfits, and should he release new music there would still be a legion of fans ready to listen.
If you want to get to know more about the rapper's ups and downs, as there have certainly been many, click through the following gallery for a look at the rollercoaster that is Ye!
The artist has had a notoriously tumultuous relationship with fellow rapper Jay-Z. They have collaborated quite a bit throughout Kanye's career, but have since had a falling out that has left fans waiting to see if they will resolve things.
The thrilling rollercoaster of Kanye West's life and career
The controversial artist called "Ye" turns 46 on June 8
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Kanye West is a force to be reckoned with. The star has been in the game for more than 15 years, and for many it's hard to remember the entertainment industry without him in it. While he's known for his many talents, including his producing and rapping, he's also known for his controversial moments, which many believe may have led to his split from Kim Kardashian.
After openly sharing his mental illness, West has been progressively deplatformed instead of given ever louder mics to make predictably controversial statements. That said, he continues to draw attention with his new wife and their futuristic outfits, and should he release new music there would still be a legion of fans ready to listen.
If you want to get to know more about the rapper's ups and downs, as there have certainly been many, click through the following gallery for a look at the rollercoaster that is Ye!