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kanye west “I AM A GOD”
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977), is an
American rapper, songwriter, record producer,
fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Raised
in Chicago, West first became known as a
producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early
2000s, producing hit singles for artists such
as Jay Z 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. He
went on to pursue a variety of different styles on
subsequent albums including Late Registration
(2005),Graduation (2007), and the polarizing
808s & Heartbreak (2008). In 2010, he released
his acclaimed fifth album My Beautiful Dark
Twisted Fantasy, and the following year he
collaborated with Jay Z on the joint LP Watch
the Throne (2011). West released his abrasive
sixth album, Yeezus, to further critical praise in
2013. His seventh album, The Life of Pablo, was
released in 2016.
West’s outspoken views and life outside of
music have received significant mainstream
attention. He has been a frequent source
of controversy and public scrutiny for his
conduct at award shows, on social media, and
in other public settings. His more publicized
comments include his unscripted denunciation
of President George W. Bush during a live 2005
television broadcast for Hurricane Katrina
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