Kanye West
The latest news and updates on Kanye West.The rapper, producer and fashion designer was born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia and was primarily raised in Chicago, Illinois. He has four children with wife Kim Kardashian West. Outside music and the business world, West is known for regularly making news for his sometimes controversial statements on Twitter and his support of Donald Trump.
Soylent Founder Endorses Kanye West For President
"Kanye West is a genius. But more importantly, he realizes that everyone is a genius," Soylent founder Rob Rhinehart wrote while endorsing the entertainer's longshot presidential bid on Thursday.
Kanye West Runs 2nd Presidential Campaign Ad Featuring Voter Testimonials
"I'm voting for Kanye West. When I think about my next president, I think about somebody who's gonna help people, care about family, create jobs," said one supporter from Connecticut.
Kim Kardashian West Hasn't Shared Kanye West's Campaign Video
She's only publicly acknowledged the presidential run once.
Fact Check: Is Kanye West Beating Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Kentucky?
The rapper also posted an image purporting to show election results from the state, where polls opened Wednesday for early voting.
What Kanye West Has Said About Going On Joe Rogan, Rapper Ramps Up Campaign
The rapper had planned to go on the podcast last year but it never happened, now the long-shot presidential hopeful is ramping up his bid for the White House and wants Joe Rogan's hit podcast to help.
Kanye West Isn't the First Famous Write-In Presidential Candidate
Kanye West urged voters to write-in his name at the ballot box in his first presidential campaign ad, released on Monday.
Kanye West Runs First 2020 Presidential Ad Emphasizing Revival in Faith
"We as a people are called to a greater purpose than ourselves," West said.
Kanye West Urges California Voters to Write in Rapper for President Not VP
A statement for the West campaign said: "I am campaigning to be the next president of our great country, not vice president."
Kanye West Shares Mail-in Ballot Photo of His Name Written in For President
The rapper shared the photo to tweet about the support he was receiving from friends, writing: "Friends writing me in."
Here's Why You Might See Kanye West as a Vice President Pick on Your Ballot
"Kanye is an example of a good thing that we found along the way," Chairman of the American Independence Party Markham Robinson told Newsweek.
Kanye West Tweets Debate Video With 'Vote Kanye' Hat on Kamala Harris'
Kanye West's name will appear on ballots in 11 states, but people have wondered whether his presidential campaign is sincere, a spoiler attempt or just a publicity stunt.
Kim Kardashian Urges 'Diplomatic' Response to Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
"Armenia has been the victim of unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan & the predictable disinformation campaign that accompanies them," Kardashian West tweeted.
Where Can You Buy Kanye West's 2020 Campaign Hoodie? Right Now, You Can't
The rapper tweeted a photo of a supposed 2020 hoodie that says "Kanye 2020 Vision," but there's nowhere you can buy it yet.
Kanye West Kicked Off Twitter For 12 Hours For Violating Its Rules
West has been tweeting liberally this week, with fans concerned for his mental health. On Wednesday night he doxed a journalist by sharing a personal phone number and violating Twitter rules.
Kanye West Urinates in Grammy and Doxes 'Forbes' Editor
"If any of my fans want to call a white supremacist ... this is the editor of Forbes," West tweeted, alongside a screenshot of the "Forbes" editor's contact information.
Kanye West Shares Putin Image in Cryptic Message Against Music Industry
Kanye West returned to Twitter Tuesday night to share a scathing critique of the music industry and a mock-up album cover featuring Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Kanye West Tells Fans to Use Stimulus Checks To Buy Land, Property
Early Tuesday morning the "Jesus Walks" star ended a flurry of tweets with a series of tweets about land and property ownership.
Kanye West Says He Found a 'Fake Employee' on His Payroll
West's latest bizarre tweet saw the rapper ask fans if they know the name of a mystery person on his payroll.
Kanye West Loses Wisconsin Court Ruling Against His Bid to Get on Ballot
The rapper's nomination papers for the state missed the deadline by 14 seconds.
Kanye West Thanks Candace Owens for Book on 'Democrat Plantation'
Kanye West thanked conservative commentator and author Candace Owens for writing a book urging Black Americans to leave the "Democrat plantation" by becoming Republicans, as his Independent presidential campaign continues.
People Are Desperate For Yeezy Slides Even Though They Look Like This
The Kanye West-Adidas collaboration sandals were mocked on Twitter, but they still sold out quickly.
Virginia Electors Accuse Kanye West of Deception, Seek Removal From Ballot
The campaign for the rapper is accused of duping state electors into backing his candidacy in Virginia.
Kanye West Fails to Make Wyoming Ballot After No Signatures Submitted
4,025 signatures were required for the rapper and independent candidate to get onto the ballot in his newly adopted state.
Kanye West Fails To Qualify In Ohio, Fourth State To Reject His Paperwork
Kanye West's name will not appear on the presidential ballot in Ohio, Wisconsin, Montana, Illinois and New Jersey, after failing to qualify in four states and withdrawing from the last.
Kirsten Dunst Calls Out Kanye West After Rapper Uses Her Face in Campaign
The award-winning actress called rapper and presidential hopeful West out on Twitter Thursday morning for using her image in a bizarre campaign promo.
Everything Steve Harvey Has Said About Kanye West
Remember when Steve Harvey said Kanye West needed "an older, black man in his life" to help guide him and "tell him the truth?" Well, it seems that Harvey has filled that role.
Put West on Ballot to 'Take Votes' From Biden, Wyoming Petitioners Say
Reports from Wyoming say that the rapper's petitioners are promising signatures for West will take votes away from Democratic candidate Joe Biden and help Donald Trump's re-election bid.
Kanye West Congratulates Kamala Harris: 'It's an Honor to Run Against You'
A day after filing his paperwork to be on the ballot in Iowa, Kanye West tweeted that Joe Biden's new running mate would have been friends with his late mother.
Who Is Dr. Claud Anderson? Kanye Urges Trump and Biden to Talk to Author
Anderson has authored four books and founded a company to promote his public speaking career, but there's little personal information about him online.
Kanye West's Net Favorability Rating Is Nearly Negative 50
Presidential candidate Kanye West received a net favorability rating of nearly negative 50, which was the same as President Donald Trump's at his lowest point, according to a new poll.
