Guide Note

This page contains links to lyrics for the Hip-Hop producer and rapper Kanye West.

West has released three critically acclaimed albums and has produced songs for a variety of other Hip-Hop and R&B artists including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Lupe Fiasco, Common and John Legend.

Fast Facts

1. Name: Kanye Omari West
2. Born: June 8, 1977
3. Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
4. Label: Roc-A-Fella, Island Def Jam
5. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
6. Mother Donda West died in late 2007 due to complications from plastic surgery
7. Broke up with fiancee Alexis Phifer in 2008
8. Produced songs for Jay-Z, Common, Kid Sister, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and John Legend

• 2004: The College Dropout
• 2005: Late Registration
• 2007: Graduation

1. Grammy Awards: 10
2. BET Awards: 5
3. BET Hip-Hop Awards: 2
4. Vibe Awards: 2
5. MOBO Awards: 5
6. MTV Video Music Awards: 1
7. MTV Europe Music Awards: 1
8. BRIT Awards: 1
9. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards: 2