Kanye West

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Kanye West Fast Facts:

Started out as a producer for hip-hop artists including Jermaine Dupri, Jay-Z and Ludacris.
After fracturing his jaw in a car crash, he wrote "Through the Wire," which got him a record deal.
Walked out of the American Music Awards in 2004 after losing the Best New Artist award to country performer Gretchen Wilson. He later apologized to her for his actions.
Took some heat for publicly criticizing President George W. Bush during a 2005 NBC Hurricane Katrina benefit concert.

Kanye West Relationships:
Alexis Phifer - Ex-fiancée
Ray West - Father
Donda West - Mother
Kanye West Awards:
2007 Grammy: Best Rap Solo Performance - Winner
2007 Grammy: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - Winner
2007 Grammy: Best Rap Song - Winner
2007 Grammy: Best Rap Album - Winner
2005 Grammy: Best Male Rap Solo Performance - Winner
2004 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
2004 Grammy: Best Rap Album - Winner
2005 Grammy: Best Rap Album - Winner
2004 Grammy: Best Rap Song - Winner
2005 Grammy: Best Rap Song - Winner
College:
Attended The American Academy of Arts, Chicago, IL; attended Chicago State University, Chicago, IL