Born: Atlanta, GA, 1977
Years Active: 2004-2008
Influenced by: Mase, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Common, DJ Premier, Run-D.M.C., Erick Sermon
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: In the span of a few years, from 2001 to 2004, Kanye West went from hip-hop beatmaker to worldwide hitmaker, as his stellar ...
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Sep 29 2008 8:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: According to Los Angeles prosecutors, Kanye West will not face felony charges for smashing a paparazzo's camera at LAX airport earlier this month. The producer/rapper created a buzz when he was arrested at the American Airlines terminal of the Los... Read moreSep 26 2008 14:30PM
by Latifah Muhammad
Filed under: Hip-Hop News, What's Beef?
The Boombox Music Blog: Fan's won't have to wait too much longer for the new Kanye West album '808s and Heartbreak.' The rapper announced via his blog that he has moved the date up from December 16 to November. 'I changed my album to November something 'cause I finished the... Read moreSep 23 2008 8:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Side Gig, Television
The Boombox Music Blog: Kanye West has teamed with Comedy Central and comedian/TV host Jimmy Kimmel for a project that's being described as "hip-hop meets the Muppets." West and Kimmel's Jackhole production company have already filmed the pilot for the sketch comedy show,... Read moreVideos (21)
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