A rapper, producer, label executive and fashion mogul, Kanye West is one of the most influential Hip Hop figures of the 21st century. After rising to fame as a soul-sampling producer for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records, the Chicago native shifted the landscape of rap with his 2004 debut ‘The College Dropout.’ Subsequent albums like ‘Graduation,’ ‘808s & Heartbreak’ and ‘Yeezus’ continued to push the envelope while giving Kanye one of the most acclaimed catalogs in all of Hip Hop. As the success of his fashion ventures has elevated him into the billionaire boys’ club, Mr. West remains one of the most captivating personalities in music.
A rapper, producer, label executive and fashion mogul, Kanye West is one of the most influential Hip Hop figures of the 21st century. After rising to fame as a soul-sampling producer for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records, the Chicago native shifted the landscape of rap with his 2004 debut ‘The College Dropout.’ Subsequent albums like ‘Graduation,’ ‘808s & Heartbreak’ and ‘Yeezus’ continued to push the envelope while giving Kanye one of the most acclaimed catalogs in all of Hip Hop. As the success of his fashion ventures has elevated him into the billionaire boys’ club, Mr. West remains one of the most captivating personalities in music.