Kanye West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived with both of his parents. His father, Ray West, was a former Black Panther and one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal Constitution He is now a Christian counselor. When Kanye was three years old his parents divorced, and he and his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois.
After attending The American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, West attended Chicago State University but eventually dropped out in order to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists
He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, and his third album Graduation in 2007. His first two albums received numerous awards, including 6 Grammys, critical acclaim, and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music.
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