Ye
Ye (born Kanye Omari West, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers and as one of the greatest musicians of his generation.
Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage; he has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery.
In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making anti-Semitic statements.
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Acting
Movie
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
as Wesley Jackson (uncredited)
2013
TV
The Kardashians
as Self
2022
TV
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as Self
2007
Movie
The Love Guru
as Kanye West
2008
TV
Entourage
as Kanye West
2004
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
TV
The Cleveland Show
as Kenny West (voice)
2009
TV
Chappelle's Show
2003
Movie
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
as Self
2019
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Movie
Daft Punk Unchained
as Self
2015
Movie
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
as Self
2005
TV
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014
TV
History 101
as Self (archive footage)
2020
TV
Punk'd
as Self
2003
Movie
David Blaine: Real or Magic
as Self
2013
Movie
Bad 25
as Self
2012
TV
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
as Self
2018
TV
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
as Self (archive footage)
2022
TV
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
as Self (archive footage)
2025
TV
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
2005
Movie
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
as Self (uncredited)
2013
Movie
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
as Self
2012
Crew
Movie
Tower Heist
Thanks
2011
Movie
Top Five
Co-Producer
2014
TV
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Music Supervisor
2022
Movie
More than a Game
Songs
2008
Movie
Runaway
Music
2010
Movie
We Were Once a Fairytale
Executive Producer
2009
Movie
Jesus Is King
Producer
2019
Movie
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
Musical
2004
Movie
Honor Up
Executive Producer
2018
Movie
Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death
Music
2017
Movie
Kanye West: Late Orchestration
Producer
2006
Movie
Cruel Summer
Writer
2012