Critically acclaimed, Kanye West rose to prominence with the release of his music albums in 2000’s. One of the best-selling artists of all time, the rapper has sold over 32 million albums across the world to date, with over 21 Grammy Awards to his name. Some of his greatest hits include Gold Digger, Stronger, Good Life, Heartless, and Love Lockdown. Below, we’ve got more facts on the rap star, so be sure to keep on reading.
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Kanye West Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Kanye Omari West
Nick Name
Kanye West
Occupation and Job
Rapper, Songwriter, Singer, Fashion Designer, Record Producer, Entrepreneur
Famous For
Kanye West rose to prominence as a rapper with the release of his debut album, The College Dropout in 2004. Since then, he has dropped several additional projects including Graduation, Late Registration, Watch the Throne, The Life of Pablo, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and 808s & Heartbreak, to name a few.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 40 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is on June 8, 1977
Place of Birth/Hometown
Kanye West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, where he spent the first few years of his childhood. From there, he and his mother relocated to Chicago, Illinois, following his parents’ divorce.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is African American
Kanye West Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’8 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 1.73 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
His weight has not been disclosed to the public
Weight in Kilograms
His weight has not been disclosed to the public
Body Measurements
At this time, Kanye West’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
Unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
He wears a size 12 (US) shoe
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Personal Life
Is Kanye West Currently in a Relationship?
Kanye West has been married to Kim Kardashian, a long-time friend for close to four years. After two years of dating, the two had tied the knot in May 2014.
Kanye West’s Girlfriends
In the past, he has dated model Amber Rose and designer Alexis Phifer.
Mother
Donda West
Father
Ray West
Sisters
As far as we know, Kanye West is an only child and does not have any siblings.
Brothers
As far as we know, Kanye West is an only child and does not have any siblings.
Children
He has two children with Kim Kardashian, a daughter named North West, and a son named Saint West.
High School
Growing up in a middle-class family, he went to Polaris High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois, as a teen.
College
After receiving his diploma, he went to the American Academy of Art on a scholarship. From there, he transferred to Chicago State University, where he majored in English.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Kanye Wests salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Kanye West has an estimated net worth of $145 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two young children
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Some of his favorite rappers include Jay Z, Eminem, and 50 Cent
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on June 8, he is a Gemini
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Kanye West’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Kanye West’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/yeezytaughtu/
Kanye West’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/officiaikanye?lang=en
Kanye West’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/privatekanye/?hl=en
Kanye West’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChpJbg7zMbi5jx9Gdjaxa9g
Kanye West’s Snapchat Username
Kanye West’s Snapchat username is @themrwest
Other Interesting Facts:
- At the age of ten, he moved to Nanjing, China, with her mother, where she taught English at Nanjing University
- His mother first noticed his passion for music and drawing when he was in third grade
- In his early teens, he persuaded his mother to pay for an hour of time at a recording studio to record a song that he’d written, Green Eggs and Ham
- In 2003, he founded the Kanye West Foundation with his mother, a non-profit that strived to improve literacy rates
- Over the years, he has appeared in several films including The Love Guru, We Were Once a Fairytale, Runaway, Cruel Summer, and Dave Chappelle’s Block Party
- He has written four books including Glow in the Dark, Thank You and You’re Welcome, and Through the Wire
- He has appeared in a few TV series including Entourage, The Cleveland Show, I Am Cait, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians
- He last embarked on a concert tour in 2016, in support of his album, The Life of Pablo
