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Ye

Ye

Actor · Born 1977-06-08 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Biography

Ye (born Kanye Omari West, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers and as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year. West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage; he has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adida…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) — Wesley Jackson (uncredited)
  2. The Kardashians (2022) — Self
  3. Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007) — Self
  4. The Love Guru (2008) — Kanye West
  5. Entourage (2004) — Kanye West
  6. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Musical Guest
  7. The Cleveland Show (2009) — Kenny West (voice)
  8. Chappelle's Show (2003)
  9. Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019) — Self
  10. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
  11. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) — Self
  12. Daft Punk Unchained (2015) — Self
  13. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
  14. Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005) — Self
  15. History 101 (2020) — Self (archive footage)
  16. Punk'd (2003) — Self
  17. David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013) — Self
  18. Bad 25 (2012) — Self
  19. Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) — Self (archive footage)
  20. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018) — Self
  21. jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022) — Self (archive footage)
  22. Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
  23. Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) — Self (uncredited)
  24. Hip Hop Evolution (2016) — Self
  25. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) — Self
  26. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006) — Self
  27. Runaway (2010) — Griffin
  28. The Grammys (1959) — Self
  29. Celebrity Family Feud (2015) — Self
  30. Mademoiselle C (2013) — Self
  31. I Am Cait (2015) — Self
  32. A Man Named Scott (2021) — Self
  33. Fresh Dressed (2015) — Self
  34. Live 8 (2005) — Self
  35. If These Walls Could Sing (2022) — Self (archive footage)
  36. Loiter Squad (2012) — Self
  37. Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour (2010) — Self
  38. This Is Pop (2021) — Self (archive footage)
  39. MTV Video Music Awards (1984) — Self
  40. Kocktails With Khloé (2016) — Self

Directed

  1. Runaway (2010) — Director
  2. Cruel Summer (2012) — Director
  3. Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology] (2005) — Director
  4. YE TY$ KOREA (2024) — Director