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10 Defining Moments in the Life of Kanye West

Rapper,Producer,Designer
Also known as: Ye, Yeezy, Louis Vuitton Don
Born: 1977-06-08 (Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.)
Age:47

Kanye West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer known for his influence on contemporary hip hop and culture.

2004-02-10

College Dropout Released

Kanye West released his debut album 'The College Dropout', reshaping hip-hop music with its innovative sound and introspective themes.

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Music Release

2005-08-30

Late Registration Released

West's sophomore album 'Late Registration' further established his critical acclaim with hits and orchestral production.

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Music Release

2007-09-11

Graduation Album Released

Kanye West released 'Graduation', blending electronic music influences with hip hop, achieving commercial success.

30

Music Release

2008-11-24

808s & Heartbreak Released

The album '808s & Heartbreak' marked a stylistic change for West, using auto-tune and electronic sounds, influencing future genres.

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Music Release

2010-11-22

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Released

A critical and commercial success, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' is considered one of West's greatest works.

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Music Release

2014-05-24

Marriage to Kim Kardashian

Kanye West married reality TV star Kim Kardashian, a high-profile celebrity union.

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Personal Event

2015-02-12

Yeezy Season 1 Collaboration with Adidas

Kanye West launched his first fashion collaboration with Adidas, debuting the Yeezy fashion line.

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Fashion Event

2016-02-14

Release of The Life of Pablo

West's album 'The Life of Pablo' was released, notable for its unconventional marketing and evolving tracklist.

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Music Release

2018-06-01

Wyoming Sessions and Ye Album

Kanye released 'Ye', part of the Wyoming Sessions, known for its introspective lyrics and brevity.

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Music Release

2020-07-04

Run for 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

Kanye West announced his candidacy for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, running as an independent.

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Political Event

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