‘The being formerly known as Kanye West’ officially changes his name
3 years, 2 months ago

‘The being formerly known as Kanye West’ officially changes his name

LA Times  

Rapper Kanye West, seen performing at Coachella in 2019, has officially shortened his name to Ye. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams on Monday granted the rapper’s August name-change petition, which also eliminates his middle and last names, Omari and West, respectively. Ye already released an eponymous album by the same name in 2018 and declared he’d go by the mononym in a tweet that year: ‘the being formally known as Kanye West. the being formally known as Kanye West I am YE — ye September 29, 2018 “Ye,” his eighth studio album, arrived amid one of many bizarre chapters that have shaped West’s career in recent years. He’s taken on a religious transformation, split from reality-star wife Kim Kardashian, launched a failed run for U.S. president and released his latest album, “Donda.” In 2018, he told radio host Big Boy that he believes “ye,” which means “you,” is the most commonly used word in the Bible.

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Kanye West documentary ‘with billion-dollar budget’ to tackle ‘world’s most controversial artist’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kanye West documentary ‘with billion-dollar budget’ to tackle ‘world’s most controversial artist’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Variety reports that the synopsis reads, in part: “With …

Kanye West: Rapper Aims to Change His Name to Show Wealth and Become a Politician
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kanye West: Rapper Aims to Change His Name to Show Wealth and Become a Politician

Sky News  

Kanye West announces his intention to run for president in 2024 and wants to change his name to show wealth. He claims that Forbes magazine refused to include his Yeezy earnings in its rich list, despite having records to show it. West plans to add fashion designer to his CV alongside his rapping and music career, and he recently released …

Kanye West fans have the same baffled reaction to rapper dropping new Vultures 2 album 'without warning'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kanye West fans have the same baffled reaction to rapper dropping new Vultures 2 album 'without warning'

Daily Mail  

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign dropped their Vultures follow-up, Vultures 2, in the early hours of Saturday morning. One person wrote, 'Kanye West Mad Random But I Respect It,' while others used memes to compare to the Chicago-bred music artist. Another fan used a LeBron James slam dunk highlight reel, adding: 'kanye west when it comes to dropping albums …

Kanye West urges music industry to refer to him as Ye not by his ‘slave name’
9 months ago

Kanye West urges music industry to refer to him as Ye not by his ‘slave name’

Hindustan Times  

Kanye West legally changed his name to “Ye” in 2021, citing “personal reasons” in the court documents. Recently, West's chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, released a letter on behalf of the 46-year-old rapper calling out the music industry to call his boss Ye. In the letter obtained by Page Six, the staff of Praise God rapper said, “Ye is one …

Kanye West’s weak efforts on Vultures won’t help him recover from the past few years
10 months, 1 week ago

Kanye West’s weak efforts on Vultures won’t help him recover from the past few years

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Much has been made of …

Kanye West ‘announces release date and tracklist’ for album with TY Dolla $ign
1 year ago

Kanye West ‘announces release date and tracklist’ for album with TY Dolla $ign

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kanye West has apparently announced …

Kanye West Wanted to Name his Album After Hitler; All You Need to Know
2 years, 1 month ago

Kanye West Wanted to Name his Album After Hitler; All You Need to Know

News 18  

Renowned rapper Kanye West has been in news all through the year because of his highly publicised split with his former wife Kim Kardashian and the bitter aftermath of both throwing accusations at each other. People who have been close to West at a younger age but are not in touch right now have told CNN that West was obsessed …

Kanye West news - latest: Rapper allegedly wanted to name 2018 Ye album ‘Hitler’
2 years, 1 month ago

Kanye West news - latest: Rapper allegedly wanted to name 2018 Ye album ‘Hitler’

The Independent  

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Kanye West returns to social media posting a meme poking fun at his troubles, as they keep coming
2 years, 1 month ago

Kanye West returns to social media posting a meme poking fun at his troubles, as they keep coming

ABC  

When Kanye West was a producer wanting desperately to be heard as a rapper, his ambitions weren't taken very seriously. Now legally known as Ye, the recording artist and fashion designer reshared a meme on Thursday with photos of himself and the headline: "Ye has reportedly cut ties with Kanye West." But it was an unedited three-and-a-half-hour interview he did …

Column: Kanye West’s life and art are one. You don’t have to keep watching
2 years, 2 months ago

Column: Kanye West’s life and art are one. You don’t have to keep watching

LA Times  

Kanye West, now known as Ye, appears in North Carolina in 2020 as part of his presidential campaign. Like a lot of fans of Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — I went from just hearing his music to listening to him when I heard his 2004 quasi-spiritual opus “Jesus Walks.” I became curious about his next …

Ye no longer performing at Grammys
2 years, 9 months ago

Ye no longer performing at Grammys

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ye will not be performing at the Grammys this year. Ye had not been confirmed yet as someone set to perform at the show, which has announced acts such as Billie Eilish, BTS, Lil’ Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo. Ye’s album “Donda” is nominated for album of the year. According to reports, the decision was made in …

Kanye West’s juvenile behaviour is sabotaging his artistic legacy
2 years, 10 months ago

Kanye West’s juvenile behaviour is sabotaging his artistic legacy

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Assured the fan was feeling better, Eilish mouthed “I …

Ye, a.k.a. Kanye West, under investigation after being accused of punching fan
2 years, 11 months ago

Ye, a.k.a. Kanye West, under investigation after being accused of punching fan

LA Times  

Kanye West, is accused of punching an autograph-seeking fan outside a downtown Los Angeles club Thursday morning, authorities said. Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is being investigated for criminal battery by Los Angeles police after he allegedly punched a fan who asked for his autograph outside a downtown nightclub early Thursday, authorities said. Last October, Los Angeles …

Kanye West has officially changed his name to Ye
3 years, 2 months ago

Kanye West has officially changed his name to Ye

The Hindu  

Kanye is now Ye. A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved the request of the rapper, producer and fashion designer to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just Ye, with no middle or last name. “There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted,” Judge Michelle Williams Court said in court documents. The petition …

Rapper Kanye West is Now Officially Just Called 'Ye'
3 years, 2 months ago

Rapper Kanye West is Now Officially Just Called 'Ye'

News 18  

The artist formerly known as Kanye West is now officially Ye. A Los Angeles judge granted the 44-year-old’s name change request, a communications officer at the Los Angeles Superior Court told AFP on Monday. The mercurial performer had filed the request in August, citing “personal reasons.” The name change now means the Grammy-winning rapper and producer no longer has a …

Rapper formerly known as Kanye West is now just Ye
3 years, 2 months ago

Rapper formerly known as Kanye West is now just Ye

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kanye is now Ye. A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved the request of the rapper, producer and fashion designer to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just Ye, with no middle or last name. “There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted,” Judge Michelle Williams Court said in court …

Kanye West is now officially 'Ye'
3 years, 2 months ago

Kanye West is now officially 'Ye'

NPR  

Kanye West is now officially 'Ye' Enlarge this image toggle caption Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Roy Rochlin/Getty Images The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is officially now "Ye." But the change has been in the works for even longer — or at least since 2018, when the famously polarizing artist released a studio album by that name and made his …

Kanye West asks court to legally change his name to Ye
3 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West asks court to legally change his name to Ye

India Today  

Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name — Kanye Omari West — in favour of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name. West, who has called himself …

Kanye West just wants to be Ye: Singer files paperwork to legally change his name
3 years, 3 months ago

Kanye West just wants to be Ye: Singer files paperwork to legally change his name

Firstpost  

The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the singer wants to get rid of his full name — Kanye Omari West — in favour of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court …

Kanye West asks court to legally change his name to Ye
3 years, 4 months ago

Kanye West asks court to legally change his name to Ye

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name — Kanye Omari West — in favor of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name. West, who …

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