Kanye rose to fame as a producer for Jay-Z's record label Roc-A-Fella Records and went on to become a solo artist, spawning hits such as 'All of the Lights'.
Real Name: Kanye Omari West
Born: June 8, 1977
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
First Single: Through The Wire
First Album: The College Dropout
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Kanye West has a guaranteed hit on his hands thanks to a bit of help from Rihanna.
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Kayne West's 'All of the Lights'
A clip of Kanye Wests next single All of the Lights has surfaced online featuring Rihanna.
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