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Kanye West
b. 1977
American rapper and producer (born 1977)
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Key Dates
Birth
1977 June 8, 1977 →Biography
Ye is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. His music is characterized by frequent stylistic shifts and he has been credited with facilitating the emergence of rappers who did not conform to gangster rap conventions. He is also known for his controversial public persona, including his polarizing cultural and political commentary.
Timeline
Se lanza el segundo disco del rapero estadounidense Kanye West, bajo el nombre de Late Registration.
August 30 →Se estrena el cuarto álbum de estudio del artista y rapero Kanye West, titulado "808's and Heartbreak".
November 24 →More from the Late 20th Century
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