Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Kanye West's birth and a lot of more information!
Kanye West is a well known American Rapper who has produced hit singles for singers like Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Despite being the most critically and commercially acclaimed musician, he is best known for the 2009 Taylor Swift incident. ‘Gold Digger,’ ‘Famous,’ ‘Heartless,’ and ‘Fade’ are some of the best songs.
Career Highlights
Read about Kanye West's career and accomplishments in the following section.
In the early 2000’s Kanye founded his own production house called Roc-A-Fella Records. Under his production house, he has produced hit single for music legends like Alicia Keys and Jay-Z.
Family and Personal Life
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Kanye married Kim Kardashian in 2014. The couple has two kids together named North and Saint West.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Kim Kardashian (m. 2014) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Saint West, Psalm West, North “Nori” West, Chicago West) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Kanye Omari West |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 46 years |
| Date of Birth | June 8, 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.73 m, 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $1.3 billion |
| Occupation | American Rapper, Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Kanye West's height is pretty average measuring 1.73 m. Kanye West weighs 80 kg. Being born on June 8, 1977, translates to an age of 46 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
I don’t even listen to rap. My apartment is too nice to listen to rap in.
Kanye West
Nothing in life is promised except death.
Kanye West
I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me. As if there’s a ‘one size fits all’ standard for happiness.
Kanye West
If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. a lot of people don’t appreciate the moment until it’s passed.
Kanye West
I’m a human being. I’ve got opinions, I’m not always right, I’m not always on time, I don’t always say things in the proper way, but my intentions are always extremely pure.
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