History of Kanye West in Timeline
Kanye Omari West, known as Ye, is a highly influential American rapper and record producer renowned for his innovative musical style and often controversial public persona. He gained prominence as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, contributing to albums like Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint' before launching his own successful recording career with 'The College Dropout' in 2004. This album and subsequent singles, including 'Slow Jamz,' 'Gold Digger,' and 'Stronger,' achieved significant commercial success, solidifying his position as a leading figure in hip-hop and pop culture. Beyond music, West's ventures include fashion and design, though his career is also marked by controversy due to his outspoken views and public behavior.
June 8, 1977: Kanye West is born
On June 8, 1977, Kanye Omari West, now known as Ye, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He later became a prominent American rapper and record producer.
1986: Release of Move Your Body
In 1986 Marshall Jefferson released the house track "Move Your Body", that Kanye West would later be accused of sampling without permission.
1997: Attended American Academy of Art
In 1997, after graduating from high school, Kanye West received a scholarship to attend Chicago's American Academy of Art and began taking painting classes.
1998: Signed to Hip Hop Since 1978
In 1998, Kanye West became the first producer signed to the management-production company Hip Hop Since 1978.
1998: Inspired by Roseland NYC Live
In 1998, Kanye West got inspired by Roseland NYC Live, a live album by Portishead.
1999: Release of World Record Holders by the Go-Getters
In 1999, Kanye West released the first and only studio album 'World Record Holders' through his company, Konman Productions with hip-hop group Go-Getters.
2000: In-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records
In 2000, Kanye West began producing for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records as an in-house producer.
2001: Extensive contribution to Jay-Z's The Blueprint
In 2001, Kanye West revitalized Jay-Z's career with extensive contributions to his album 'The Blueprint'.
2001: Co-producing Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint'
In 2001, Kanye West worked as an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records and co-produced albums, including Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint'. This was before he signed with the label as a recording artist.
December 2002: Released 'Get Well Soon...' mixtape
In December 2002, Kanye West released his debut mixtape 'Get Well Soon...' and announced he was working on 'The College Dropout' album, after surviving a car crash earlier that year.
2002: Relationship with Alexis Phifer began
In 2002, Kanye West began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer.
August 2003: The College Dropout postponed
In August 2003, Kanye West's album 'The College Dropout' was initially scheduled for release but was postponed three times.
February 2004: Release of The College Dropout
In February 2004, Kanye West's album 'The College Dropout' was released, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and receiving critical acclaim.
2004: Release of 'The College Dropout'
In 2004, Kanye West's debut studio album, 'The College Dropout', was released. The album received critical acclaim and featured the hit single "Slow Jamz".
2005: Late Registration Success
By the end of 2005, 'Late Registration' sold over 2.3 million units in the United States and was considered a successful album release.
2005: Release of 'Gold Digger'
In 2005, Kanye West peaked on the Billboard chart with the single "Gold Digger".
2005: Release of Late Registration
In 2005, Kanye West's second studio album, 'Late Registration', debuted atop the Billboard 200.
2005: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2005, Time magazine named Kanye West as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2005: "George Bush doesn't care about black people"
In a 2005 speech on live television, Kanye West criticized the media and the government's racial disparities in their response to Hurricane Katrina, famously stating, "George Bush doesn't care about black people".
August 2006: Engagement to Alexis Phifer
In August 2006, Kanye West and Alexis Phifer became engaged.
November 7, 2006: Apology for MTV Europe Music Awards outburst
On November 7, 2006, Kanye West publicly apologized for his outburst at the MTV Europe Music Awards during his performance as a support act for U2 in Brisbane.
December 2006: Evel Knievel Sues Kanye West
In December 2006, Robert "Evel" Knievel sued Kanye West for trademark infringement related to West's video for "Touch the Sky." Knievel claimed the video damaged his reputation and sought monetary damages and an injunction to stop its distribution.
2006: Father opens the Good Water Store and Café
In 2006, Kanye West's father, Ray West, opened the Good Water Store and Café in Lexington Park, Maryland, using startup capital from his son.
September 2007: Spoofed MTV Europe Music Awards incident on SNL
In September 2007, Kanye West spoofed his outburst at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards on the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
September 2007: Release of Graduation
In September 2007, Kanye West's third studio album, 'Graduation', was released, debuting at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and selling 957,000 copies in its first week.
November 2007: Settlement with Evel Knievel
Days before his death in November 2007, Evel Knievel amicably settled the lawsuit with Kanye West after West paid him a visit. Knievel stated that he thought West was a "wonderful guy and quite a gentleman."
November 2007: Mother's Death
In November 2007, Kanye West was profoundly affected by the death of his mother, Donda West, and the end of his engagement to Alexis Phifer.
2007: Release of 'Stronger'
In 2007, Kanye West peaked on the Billboard chart with the single "Stronger".
November 2008: Release of 808s & Heartbreak
In November 2008, Kanye West released '808s & Heartbreak'. The lead single "Love Lockdown" debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, while follow-up single "Heartless" debuted at number four.
2008: Spotify's first ten years
From 2008 to 2018, West was the sixth most streamed artist, and the fourth fastest artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify.
2008: Ended engagement to Alexis Phifer
In 2008, Kanye West and Alexis Phifer ended their 18-month engagement.
2008: First Solo Artist to Have First Three Albums Nominated for Album of the Year
In 2008, Kanye West became the first solo artist to have his first three albums receive nominations for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, marking a significant achievement in his career.
2008: Release of 808s & Heartbreak
In 2008, Kanye West released his album '808s & Heartbreak', which was later certified triple platinum.
2008: Glow in the Dark Tour
In 2008, Kanye West set off for his Glow in the Dark Tour shortly after his mother's death.
2008: West calls himself 'a vessel'
In a 2008 interview with The Fader, Kanye West stated that "I'm like a vessel, and God has chosen me to be the voice and the connector".
2009: Interrupted Taylor Swift at MTV Awards
In 2009, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards to proclaim that Beyoncé deserved the award instead, leading to widespread criticism.
2009: West states he believes in God
In a 2009 interview with online magazine Bossip, Kanye West stated that he believed in God, but at the time felt that he "would never go into a religion".
November 2010: Release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
In November 2010, Kanye West released his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The album received widespread critical acclaim, with many considering it his best work. The album featured hits like "All of the Lights", "Power", "Monster", and "Runaway".
November 2010: Recanted apology for MTV Awards incident
In a November 2010 interview, Kanye West appeared to recant his past apologies for interrupting Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, describing his act as "selfless".
December 2010: End of GOOD Fridays promotion
In December 2010, Kanye West concluded the GOOD Fridays free music program, which he initiated in August 2010. This promotion offered a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday through his website, with some of the tracks later included on the 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' album.
2010: Apology for Bush Comment
In 2010, Kanye West apologized for his 2005 comment regarding George Bush, stating he "didn't have the grounds to call [Bush] a racist".
2010: Release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
In 2010, Kanye West released his album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', which was certified triple platinum.
2010: Split with Amber Rose
Kanye West dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until mid-2010.
August 2011: Release of Watch the Throne
In August 2011, Kanye West and Jay-Z released their collaborative album, Watch the Throne. It became one of the few major label albums to avoid leaking before its official release by employing a digital-first release strategy.
October 2011: Start of Watch the Throne Tour
In October 2011, Kanye West and Jay-Z kicked off the co-headlining Watch the Throne Tour.
2011: Peaked chart with "E.T."
In 2011, Kanye West peaked on the Billboard chart with the single "E.T.", as a featured artist.
2011: Release of Watch the Throne
In 2011, Kanye West released the collaborative album 'Watch the Throne' with Jay-Z.
April 2012: Dating Kim Kardashian
In April 2012, Kanye West began dating reality television star Kim Kardashian, with whom he had been long-time friends.
June 2012: Conclusion of Watch the Throne Tour
In June 2012, Kanye West and Jay-Z concluded the Watch the Throne Tour, which began in October 2011.
September 2012: Donation to Obama's Re-election Campaign
In September 2012, Kanye West donated $1,000 to Barack Obama's re-election campaign, supporting Obama's bid for a second term as President.
2012: Co-directing Cruel Summer
In 2012, Kanye West co-directed the short film "Cruel Summer" with Alexandre Moors, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was designed to complement the compilation album of the same name, which was slated for release later in 2012.
June 2013: Birth of North West
In June 2013, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's first child, North West, was born.
June 18, 2013: Release of Yeezus
On June 18, 2013, Kanye West's sixth album, Yeezus, was released to critical acclaim. It marked his sixth consecutive number one debut, though with his lowest solo opening week sales.
September 2013: Announcement of Yeezus Tour
In September 2013, Kanye West announced his first solo tour in five years to support Yeezus, with Kendrick Lamar as the supporting act.
October 2013: Engagement to Kim Kardashian
In October 2013, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian became engaged.
November 2013: Beginning Work on Next Album
In November 2013, Kanye West announced that he was beginning work on his next studio album, with the hope of releasing it by mid-2014. The production was to be handled by Rick Rubin and Q-Tip.
2013: Cameo in Anchorman 2
In 2013, Kanye West made a cameo appearance as an MTV News representative in the fight scene of the comedy film, "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues".
2013: Release of Yeezus
In 2013, Kanye West released his album 'Yeezus', which was certified double platinum.
2013: Opposition to Abortion
In 2013, Kanye West voiced his opposition to abortion, citing his belief in the Sixth Commandment.
May 2014: Marriage to Kim Kardashian
In May 2014, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian married at Fort di Belvedere in Florence. The private ceremony received widespread media coverage.
October 2014: Donation to Democratic National Committee
In October 2014, Kanye West donated $15,000 to the Democratic National Committee, contributing to the party's political efforts.
2014: West refers to himself as a Christian
In 2014, Kanye West referred to himself as a Christian during one of his concerts.
2014: Sentenced to probation for battery
In 2014, Kanye West was sentenced to two years' probation for a misdemeanor battery conviction after an altercation with a paparazzo at the Los Angeles Airport. He was also required to attend anger management sessions, perform community service, and pay restitution.
2014: NME Names West Third Most Influential Artist
In 2014, NME named Kanye West the third most influential artist in music, recognizing his impact on the music industry.
March 2015: Album Title Change Announcement
In March 2015, Kanye West announced that his upcoming album, initially called Yeezus II and slated for a 2014 release, would instead be tentatively titled So Help Me God.
April 2015: North West baptized
In April 2015, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to have North baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church at the Cathedral of St. James.
May 2015: Honorary Doctorate
In May 2015, Kanye West was awarded an honorary doctorate by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his contributions to music, fashion, and popular culture.
August 2015: Donation to Hillary Clinton's Campaign
In August 2015, Kanye West donated $2,700 to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, showing his support for her candidacy.
December 2015: Birth of Saint West
In December 2015, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's second child, Saint West, was born.
2015: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In 2015, Kanye West became the third rap act to win the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, recognizing his impact and contributions to music videos.
2015: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Time magazine once again named Kanye West as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2015: Civil Lawsuit Settled
In 2015, a separate civil lawsuit brought by the paparazzo was settled a week before it was due for trial. The details of the settlement were not disclosed.
January 2016: Release Date and New Music
In January 2016, Kanye West announced that his album Swish would be released on February 11. He also released new songs "Real Friends" and a snippet of "No More Parties in LA" with Kendrick Lamar.
January 26, 2016: Album Renamed to Waves
On January 26, 2016, Kanye West announced that he had changed the name of his upcoming album from Swish to Waves.
February 14, 2016: The Life of Pablo Tidal Exclusive Release
On February 14, 2016, Kanye West released his album The Life of Pablo exclusively on Tidal, following a performance on SNL.
February 2016: Turbo Grafx 16 Announcement
In February 2016, Kanye West mentioned his plans for another album, tentatively called Turbo Grafx 16, a reference to the 1990s video game console.
June 2016: Release of Champions and Famous Video
In June 2016, Kanye West released "Champions", the lead single from the GOOD Music album Cruel Winter. He also released a controversial video for "Famous" featuring wax figures of various celebrities.
August 2016: Start of Saint Pablo Tour
In August 2016, Kanye West began the Saint Pablo Tour to promote The Life of Pablo. The performances featured a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling.
November 19, 2016: Hospitalization at UCLA Medical Center
On November 19, 2016, Kanye West abruptly ended a concert and was subsequently committed to the UCLA Medical Center due to hallucinations and paranoia. The episode was initially described as "temporary psychosis" caused by dehydration and sleep deprivation. He was released from the hospital on November 30.
November 21, 2016: Cancellation of Saint Pablo Tour and Hospitalization
On November 21, 2016, Kanye West cancelled the remaining 21 dates on the Saint Pablo Tour, following erratic behavior. He was subsequently admitted to UCLA Medical Center for psychiatric observation.
December 2016: Meeting with President-elect Donald Trump
In December 2016, Kanye West met with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums, and violence in Chicago. West indicated he would have voted for Trump if he had voted.
2016: Release of The Life of Pablo
In 2016, Kanye West released his album 'The Life of Pablo', which was certified triple platinum.
2016: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
In 2016, Kanye West was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, although the diagnosis was not made public until his 2018 album Ye. The diagnosis was later questioned by West.
2016: Conviction Expunged
In 2016, Kanye West's conviction for misdemeanor battery was expunged from his criminal record following an appeal. This cleared his record of the incident.
February 2017: Deletion of Trump Tweets
In February 2017, Kanye West deleted all his tweets about Donald Trump, purportedly due to dislike of the new president's policies, particularly the travel ban.
May 2017: Recording New Music in Wyoming
In May 2017, it was reported that Kanye West was recording new music in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with a wide range of collaborators.
January 2018: Birth of Chicago West
In January 2018, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's third child, Chicago West, was born via surrogate.
April 2018: Book Announcement and New Albums
In April 2018, Kanye West announced plans to write a philosophy book titled Break the Simulation. He also announced two new albums to be released in June: a solo album and a collaboration with Kid Cudi called Kids See Ghosts.
April 2018: Reiterated Support for Donald Trump
In April 2018, Kanye West reiterated his support for Donald Trump, reaffirming his political alignment with the president.
June 2018: Releases of Nasir and K.T.S.E.
In June 2018, Kanye West completed production work on Nas' Nasir and Teyana Taylor's K.T.S.E., both of which were released this month. Kanye had also released his album "Ye" the week before, and Kids See Ghosts the week after.
September 2018: Announcement of Yandhi and Stage Name Change
In September 2018, Kanye West announced his ninth studio album Yandhi, slated for release by the end of the month, and a collaborative album with Chance the Rapper titled Good Ass Job. He also announced he would be changing his stage name to "Ye".
September 2018: Planned Move Back to Chicago
In September 2018, Kanye West announced plans to move back to Chicago and establish his Yeezy company headquarters there, which did not occur.
September 2018: Announcing Half Beast, LLC
In September 2018, Kanye West announced the launch of his film production company, named "Half Beast, LLC".
October 2018: Donation to Amara Enyia
In October 2018, Kanye West donated to progressive Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia, supporting her campaign for mayor.
2018: Spotify's first ten years
From 2008 to 2018, West was the sixth most streamed artist, and the fourth fastest artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify.
2018: Release of Ye and Kids See Ghosts
In 2018, Kanye West released 'Ye', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the collaborative album 'Kids See Ghosts' with Kid Cudi.
2018: "Sounds Like A Choice" Controversy
In 2018, Kanye West stated that the 400-year enslavement of Africans "sounds like a choice", later clarifying he was referring to mental enslavement and advocating for free thought. He later apologized for the comment.
2018: Opioid Addiction Revelation
In a 2018 interview, Kanye West revealed that he had become addicted to opioids after they were prescribed following liposuction. He suggested this addiction may have contributed to his nervous breakdown in 2016.
2018: Wishing to change name
Kanye West alluded to wishing to change his name since 2018 and had used Ye as a nickname for several years prior, stating in a 2018 interview that he believed "ye" was the most commonly used word in the Bible.
January 6, 2019: Start of Sunday Service Events
On January 6, 2019, Kanye West initiated his weekly "Sunday Service" events, featuring soul variations of his and other artists' songs, attended by celebrities.
January 2019: Coachella Pullout
In January 2019, Kanye West withdrew from headlining that year's Coachella festival due to disagreements over stage design.
May 2019: Birth of Psalm West
In May 2019, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's fourth child, Psalm West, was born via surrogate.
September 2019: Kim Kardashian says West is born again
In September 2019, Kim Kardashian stated: "He has had an amazing evolution of being born again and being saved by Christ."
October 2019: West says he loves Jesus Christ
In October 2019, Kanye West said with respect to his past, "When I was trying to serve multiple gods it drove me crazy" in reference to the "god of ego, god of money, god of pride, the god of fame", and that "I didn't even know what it meant to be saved" and that now "I love Jesus Christ. I love Christianity."
October 25, 2019: Jesus Is King Release
On October 25, 2019, Kanye West released his album Jesus Is King, which topped multiple Billboard charts simultaneously.
November 2019: Intention to Run for President in 2024
At an event in November 2019, Kanye West stated his intention to run for president again in the 2024 presidential election, but joked that he would create so many jobs that he wouldn't need to run.
December 25, 2019: Release of Jesus Is Born
On December 25, 2019, Kanye West and Sunday Service released Jesus Is Born, which included re-worked versions of older West songs.
2019: Reported Acceptance of Bipolar Diagnosis
By 2019, Kanye West had reportedly accepted his bipolar disorder diagnosis again, after previously suggesting it was a misdiagnosis.
2019: Release of Jesus Is King
In 2019, Kanye West released 'Jesus Is King', which continued his streak of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
June 30, 2020: Wash Us in the Blood Release
On June 30, 2020, Kanye West released "Wash Us in the Blood" featuring Travis Scott, the lead single from his upcoming album Donda.
July 4, 2020: Presidential Run Announcement
On July 4, 2020, Kanye West announced via Twitter that he would be running in the 2020 presidential election.
July 15, 2020: Presidential Paperwork Filed
On July 15, 2020, official paperwork was filed with the Federal Election Commission for Kanye West, under the "BDY" Party affiliation, amid claims that he was preparing to drop out of the presidential race.
July 2020: Divorce Consideration
In July 2020, Kanye West acknowledged the possibility of Kim Kardashian ending their marriage due to his adoption of anti-abortion views. Later that month, West wrote on Twitter that he had been attempting to divorce Kardashian.
July 2020: Presidential Campaign Details
In July 2020, Kanye West aligned himself with the philosophy of a consistent life ethic and advocated for the creation of a culture of life. In July 2020, West told Forbes that he is ignorant on issues such as taxes and foreign policy.
July 2020: Abortion consideration revelation
In July 2020, during a presidential campaign rally, Kanye West revealed that he had previously considered abortion during Kim Kardashian's first pregnancy.
September 2020: Hiatus Announcement
In September 2020, Kanye West announced that he would not release any further music until he was "done with [his] contract with Sony and Universal."
November 4, 2020: Concession in 2020 presidential election
On November 4, 2020, Kanye West conceded in the 2020 presidential election on Twitter. He received 66,365 votes in the 12 states he had ballot access in, averaging 0.32%.
2020: Unsuccessful presidential campaign
In 2020, Kanye West ran an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign in the United States.
2020: First six solo albums included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums
In 2020, Kanye West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
2020: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums Inclusion
In 2020, Kanye West's first six solo studio albums were included on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, highlighting their critical acclaim and cultural significance.
January 4, 2021: Publicist pressured election worker
According to Reuters, on January 4, 2021, a Kanye West-linked publicist pressured a Georgia election worker to confess to bogus charges of election tampering to assist Trump's claims of election interference.
January 2021: Divorce Discussions
In January 2021, CNN reported that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were discussing divorce.
August 2021: Name Change Application
In August 2021, Kanye West applied to court to legally change his name from "Kanye Omari West" to "Ye", citing "personal reasons" for the change.
August 29, 2021: Donda Album Release
On August 29, 2021, Kanye West's album Donda was released after multiple delays. West claimed it was released without his approval and that Universal altered the tracklist.
October 2021: Selling Wyoming Ranch
In October 2021, Kanye West began the process of selling his Wyoming ranch.
October 2021: Legal Name Change to 'Ye'
In October 2021, Kanye West's request to legally change his name to "Ye", with no middle or last name, was granted by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.
November 14, 2021: Donda Deluxe Edition Release
On November 14, 2021, Kanye West released a deluxe edition of Donda with five new songs to streaming services.
December 2021: Secret Republican Operatives
In December 2021, The Daily Beast reported that Kanye West's presidential campaign received millions of dollars in services from a secret network of Republican operatives, payments to which the committee did not report.
2021: Release of Donda
In 2021, Kanye West released 'Donda', which continued his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
2021: Net Worth Peak
In 2021, Kanye West's net worth was as high as $1.8 billion, making him one of the wealthiest musical artists.
2021: Jeen-Yuhs documentary announced
In 2021, it was announced that a documentary titled "Jeen-Yuhs", featuring 21 years of footage of Kanye West's life, from his early days in Chicago to his presidential run and the death of his mother, would debut.
January 5, 2022: Coachella Headliner Announcement
On January 5, 2022, Kanye West was announced as a headliner for the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
January 2022: Dating Julia Fox
In January 2022, actress Julia Fox confirmed that she was dating Kanye West.
June 29, 2022: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed
On June 29, 2022, a complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in New York claiming copyright infringement due to the unauthorized use of a sample on Kanye West's song "Flowers". The complaint alleges that West sampled Marshall Jefferson's 1986 house track "Move Your Body" without permission or compensation.
July 2022: Sued by David Casavant Archive
In July 2022, Kanye West was sued for $416,000 by the fashion rental company, David Casavant Archive. The lawsuit claimed West failed to make payments and return 13 rented clothing pieces.
October 2022: Net Worth Decline
In October 2022, Forbes estimated Kanye West's net worth had dropped to $400 million, largely due to Adidas's termination of their partnership following his public antisemitic statements.
November 2022: Officially launched presidential campaign
In November 2022, Kanye West officially launched his presidential campaign and claimed to have asked former president Donald Trump to be his running mate.
November 2022: Divorce Finalized
In November 2022, the divorce settlement between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian was finalized. West was ordered to pay $200,000 in monthly child support.
December 2022: Release of 'Someday We'll All Be Free'
In December 2022, Kanye West released a new song, "Someday We'll All Be Free", on his Instagram account following weeks of controversial antisemitic statements.
December 2022: Suggested Autism Diagnosis
In December 2022, Kanye West suggested he might be autistic, hinting at a possible self-diagnosis or suspicion of autism spectrum disorder.
2022: Abortion as Genocide
In 2022, Kanye West deemed abortion "genocide and population control" of black people.
2022: Netflix releases Jeen-Yuhs documentary
In 2022, Netflix released the documentary "Jeen-Yuhs", which was acquired for $30 million. The documentary features footage of Kanye West's early days, the death of his mother, and his presidential run.
2022: Antisemitic Statements
In late 2022, Kanye West made a series of antisemitic statements, leading to the termination of his collaborations, sponsorships, and partnerships with several companies including Vogue, Universal Music Group, CAA, Balenciaga, Gap, and Adidas.
2022: Condemnation for antisemitic views
Starting in 2022, Kanye West faced widespread condemnation and lost sponsors and partnerships due to his antisemitic views.
January 2023: Informal Marriage to Bianca Censori
In January 2023, it was reported that Kanye West informally married Bianca Censori, an architect working for Yeezy, in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills. The ceremony was not legally binding as they did not file for a marriage license.
July 2023: Twitter ban reversed
In July 2023, Twitter reversed the ban on Kanye West, citing assurances from West that he would not post harmful content.
October 2023: West not a candidate in 2024
In October 2023, an attorney for Kanye West stated that he "is not a candidate for office in 2024".
December 2023: Apology for Antisemitic Remarks
In December 2023, weeks before the release of his upcoming album, Kanye West apologized for his antisemitic remarks in a written statement on Instagram.
January 2024: Titanium Prosthodontics installed
In January 2024, dentist Thomas Connelly installed permanent titanium prosthodontics for Kanye West.
August 2024: Allegations of Nitrous Oxide Addiction
In August 2024, Kanye West's former Chief of Staff Milo Yiannopoulos stated in an affidavit that West was addicted to nitrous oxide. He alleged that dentist Thomas Connelly was supplying the drugs at a cost of $50,000 a month after moving into West's building.
2024: Lawsuits for Wrongful Termination and Sexual Assault
In 2024, Kanye West faced multiple lawsuits. One was for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and breach of contract by a former assistant, which West denied. Additionally, he was sued by a former model for sexual assault and strangulation, who claimed he choked and gagged her during a music video set.
2024: Peaked chart with "Carnival"
In 2024, Kanye West peaked on the Billboard chart with the single "Carnival".
2024: Release of Vultures 1 and Vultures 2
In 2024, Kanye West released the collaborative albums 'Vultures 1' and 'Vultures 2' with Ty Dolla Sign.
2024: Documentary 'In Whose Name?' announced
In 2024, it was announced that the documentary "In Whose Name?" directed by Nico Ballesteros, will debut with a billion-dollar budget.
2024: Presidential Run in 2024
Kanye West had stated his intention to run for president again in the 2024 election.
February 2025: Professional Autism Diagnosis
In February 2025, Kanye West stated that he had received a professional diagnosis of autism.
February 2025: Antisemitic rant on X
In February 2025, Kanye West went on an antisemitic rant on X, professing his love for Hitler, and purchased local advertising during Super Bowl LIX which directed viewers to his website, where he was selling a swastika t-shirt. He also defended Sean Combs from sexual abuse allegations.
April 2025: Claimed Breakup and Reconciliation with Censori
In April 2025, Kanye West claimed in his song "Bianca" that Bianca Censori had left him due to his controversial Twitter comments. However, later that month, he shared a photo indicating they were still together.
April 2025: Incestuous relationship with cousin
In April 2025, Kanye West disclosed having an incestuous relationship with a male cousin that began in childhood and lasted until he was 14 years old.
2025: Release of Bully
In 2025, Kanye West released the visual album 'Bully'.
2025: Release of documentary 'In Whose Name?'
In 2025, the documentary "In Whose Name?" directed by Nico Ballesteros, is scheduled to be released.
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