Kanye West was engaged to girlfriend Alexis Phifer for over a year and a half. However, the couple officially announced the end of their relationship on April 21, 2008. Rumors began to spread once Phifer was spotted on the red carpet without her engagement ring. The couple had been dating on and off since 2002 and got engaged in late 2006. The relationship began to take a turn for the worst in November 2007 when their alleged wedding was called off upon the sudden death of West's mother Donda West. Fast Facts:
- Kanye West is a Hip-Hop producer, rapper and record label owner
- Full Name: Kanye Omari West
- Alexis Phifer is the designer of the fashion brand Ghita
Kanye West Engaged News and Information
- MTV Newsroom: Breaking: Kanye West, Alexis Phifer Break Off Engagement (April 21, 2008)
- People.com: Kanye West's Fiancée 'Sad' Over Breakup (April 21, 2008)
- People.com: Kanye West Engaged to Girlfriend Alexis
- SFGate:: Kanye West Engaged?
- SPIN.com: Kanye West Engaged
- Celebrity Smack!: “Pamela Anderson Disrespected My Relationship”
- I’m Not Obsessed: Kanye West Engaged… But I Thought He Was Gay
- TMZ.com: She Must Not Be a Gold Digger: Kanye Engaged
- E! News: Kanye West Engaged