Kanye West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. West first became known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, contributing to hit singles for artists such as Jay-Z, Ludacris and Alicia Keys. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to widespread critical and commercial success and founded the record label GOOD Music.
Birth Name
Kanye Omari West
Nickname
Ye, The Louis Vuitton Don, Konman, Yeezy
Profession
American Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
Instruments
Keyboards, Sampler, Percussion, Synthesizer, Piano
Genre
Hip Hop
Label
Very GOOD Beats, Roc-A-Fella Records, Def Jam Recordings
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Kanye West was born on the 8th of June 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Age
He is currently 48 years old.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Ethnicity
African-American
Religion
Christianity
Education
Kanye attended Polaris High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA. Then, he got enrolled at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and then in Chicago State University but left the college to takeover his music ambition.
Family Details
- Father – Ray West
- Mother – Dr. Donda C. West
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kanye West has dated –
- Kim Kardashian (2012-2022) – In April 2012, Kanye West started dating the hot Kim Kardashian (American actress). They got engaged on October 21, 2013. They had already welcomed their daughter North West on June 15, 2013. Kardashian and West got married on May 24, 2014, in Florence, Italy. Kim legally changed her name from “Kardashian” to “West” on August 5, 2014. The couple also has one son named, Saint West, born on December 5, 2015. Their third child, daughter Chicago West was born on January 15, 2018.
- Julia Fox (2022) – In January 2022, actress Julia Fox confirmed in an Interview essay that she was dating West.
- Bianca Censori (2023-Present) – In January 2023, West had informally married Australian architect Bianca Censori, who works for West’s Yeezy brand, in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills. The ceremony had no legal standing; the couple did not file for a marriage license
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 75 kg
- In Pounds – 165 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 42-14-32
- Chest – 42 inches
- Biceps – 14 inches
- Waist – 32 inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
He wears a size 12 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Most of his albums have become platinum. Kanye became subject to media attention since he started dating Kim.
Album Debut
In 2004, Kanye released his first album The College Dropout.
Film Debut
On June 24, 2009, West starred in a short film, We Were Once a Fairytale.
Brand Endorsements
Kanye has endorsed several brand including Pepsi, Nike and Megaupload, to name a few.
Kanye West Favorites
- Favorite Band – Franz Ferdinand
- Favorite White Girl – Scarlett Johansson
- Favorite Clothing – Louis Vuitton
- Favorite Shoes – Louis Vuitton, Nike Air 180s
- Favorite Artist – Kid Cudi
- Favorite Movie – Coming to America (1988)
- Favorite Rapper – He himself is his Favorite Rapper (He once had given a speech at Grammy Award Function)
- Favorite Album of All Time – Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
- Favorite Food – Soul Food
Kanye West Net worth
Kanye West has an estimated net worth of $400 million dollars as of 2025. The 40-year multifaceted personality has sold more than 32 million albums and over 100 million digital downloads across the world in the career spanning more than 17 years. West owns multiple real estate properties in the US. His love for cars can be attributed with the cars he owns, Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini Aventador, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLR, Mercedes G Wagon, Mercedes S Class, Mercedes Maybach, Rolls Royce Phantom, and Prombron Red Diamond.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Kanye West
- Instagram – ye
- X – Kanye West
- YouTube Channel – Kanye West
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kanye West
- In 2003, Kanye has started Kanye West Foundation in Chicago, USA, which helps Latino and African American children continue education and pursue music in school.
- In 2007, West was named International Man of the Year by GQ at a ceremony at Covent Garden’s Opera House in London.
- He owns an online travel company called “Kanye Travel Ventures”.
- 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.
- He has been listed no. 3 on the Billboard’s list of Top 10 Producers of the decade.
- Kanye West is an avid basketball fan. He is regularly spotted at LA Lakers games, and has written almost as many lyrics about the sport as he has about himself.
- He’s had over 12 million record sales and 30 million download sales in the United States alone, making him third for solo male artists and sixth overall on the list of best-selling digital artists.
- West and his family live in a $20 million luxury house in Hidden Hills California that includes two swimming pools and a vineyard.
- In 2013, Kanye has received 21 Grammy awards making him the most awarded artist of all time.
- In April 2015, West and Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to have North baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church at the Cathedral of St. James.
- In September 2018, Kanye announced that he would be permanently moving back to Chicago to establish his Yeezy company headquarters there.
- In July 2020, West acknowledged the possibility of Kardashian ending their marriage due to his adoption of anti-abortion views.
- In April 2025, Kanye claimed in the song “Bianca” that Censori had left him following his controversial Twitter comments, but shared a photo later that month showing that they were still together.
- In April 2025, West said that he and a male cousin had an incestuous relationship as children. The relationship began when they attempted reenacting what they saw in gay pornography magazines that West had discovered in his mother’s closet. West said that he performed oral sex on his cousin until he was 14, when he ended the relationship.
