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Kanye West

Background information
Birth name Kanye Omari West
Born June 8, 1977 (age 31)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Type(s) of music Hip hop
Occupation(s) Producer, rapper
Instrument(s) Vocals, percussion, piano
Years active 2000 to present
Label(s) GOOD Music, Roc-A-Fella, Def Jam
Associated
acts		 Jay-Z, Common, John Legend, Talib Kweli, Consequence, T-Pain, Lupe Fiasco, Child Rebel Soldier
Website www.kanyewest.com

Kanye Omari West (born June 8 1977[1]) is an American record producer and rapper. He rose to fame in the mid 2000s. His first two albums, The College Dropout and Late Registration, received many awards (including six Grammys),[2][3] critical acclaim,[4] and commercial success. West also runs his own record label called GOOD Music.[5] West's mascot and trademark is a teddy bear. A teddy bear has appeared on the covers of his three albums as well as the single cover for his song "Stronger".

On Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 8:30 PM PST Kanye West's mother, Donda West, was pronounced dead. Her death was due to complications from cosmetic surgery involving a tummy tuck and breast reduction procedure.[6]TMZ reported that West was advised not to go through with the surgery by Beverly Hills physician Andre Aboolian. She had a health condition that could lead to a heart attack if she went through with the surgery.[6] West was referred to an internist by her physician.[6] West never met with the internist and had the procedures performed by someone other than Aboolian.[6] Access Hollywood reported that Oprah Winfrey had introduced West to the doctor who performed the surgery (Jan Adams). Winfrey has denied this.[7]

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[change] References

  1. ↑ http://www.artistopia.com/kanye-west
  2. ↑ http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/14/in_depth_showbiz/main673822.shtml
  3. ↑ http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/09/grammys.list/index.html
  4. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/kanye_west
  5. ↑ http://www.gettingoutourdreams.com/
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Jason (November 12 2007). Fire Dept. Called to Donda West's Home & She WAS WARNED TO NOT HAVE SURGERY. Rap Basement. Accessed November 12 2007.
  7. ↑ Report: Oprah Denies Introducing Doctor to West, Associated Press, 2007-11-13. Retrieved on 2007-11-14

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