History of Kanye West in Timeline
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is a highly influential American rapper, singer, and record producer celebrated for his innovative musical style and often controversial public persona. He gained prominence as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, contributing to significant albums like Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint' before launching his own successful recording career. His debut album, 'The College Dropout' (2004), garnered critical acclaim and featured the chart-topping single "Slow Jamz". He went on to have multiple number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Gold Digger," "Stronger," "E.T.," and "Carnival," solidifying his impact on popular music.
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June 8, 1977: Kanye West Born
On June 8, 1977, Kanye Omari West, now known as Ye, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an American rapper, singer, and record producer.
1978: Hip Hop Since 1978 Founding
In 1978, Gee Roberson and Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua founded the management-production company Hip Hop Since 1978, where Kanye West would later be the first producer signed.
1986: Release of 'Move Your Body'
In 1986, Marshall Jefferson released the house track "Move Your Body", which Kanye West was later accused of sampling without permission in his song "Flowers" in 2022.
1997: Attends American Academy of Art
In 1997, 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 was the first producer signed to the management-production company Hip Hop Since 1978, founded by Gee Roberson and Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua.
1998: Inspiration from Roseland NYC Live
In 1998, Roseland NYC Live, a live album by Portishead, inspired Kanye West to incorporate string arrangements into his hip-hop production for Late Registration.
1999: Release of World Record Holders
In 1999, The Go-Getters, a hip-hop group including Kanye West, independently released their first and only studio album, World Record Holders, through West's company, Konman Productions. Kanye West also produced the third track on Foxy Brown's second studio album Chyna Doll, which peaked atop the US Billboard 200 chart.
2000: Production for Roc-A-Fella Records
In 2000, Kanye West began producing for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records as an in-house producer.
2001: Co-Producing for Roc-A-Fella Records
In 2001, Kanye West began co-producing albums for Roc-A-Fella Records, including Jay-Z's "The Blueprint."
2001: Contributions to The Blueprint
In 2001, Kanye West revitalized Jay-Z's career with extensive contributions to his album "The Blueprint".
December 2002: Release of Get Well Soon... and Album Announcement
In December 2002, Kanye West released his debut mixtape "Get Well Soon...", and announced that he was working on an album titled "The College Dropout".
2002: Complex Names Graduation the Best Album
Complex named Kanye West's album Graduation the best album released between 2002 and 2012.
2002: Began Relationship with Alexis Phifer
In 2002, Kanye West began an on-and-off relationship with the designer Alexis Phifer.
August 2003: The College Dropout Postponement
In August 2003, Kanye West's album "The College Dropout" was postponed from its initial release date.
February 2004: Release of The College Dropout
In February 2004, Kanye West released his debut album, "The College Dropout", which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim. His single "Through the Wire" peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and his second single, "Slow Jamz" became a No. 1 hit.
2004: Release of The College Dropout
In 2004, Kanye West released his debut studio album, "The College Dropout", which was critically acclaimed and featured the hit single "Slow Jamz."
2005: Late Registration Release and Success
By the end of 2005, Kanye West's "Late Registration" had sold over 2.3 million units in the United States and was considered the only successful major album release of the fall season.
2005: Criticized George Bush's Response to Hurricane Katrina
In 2005, Kanye West criticized both the media and the government's racial disparities in their response to Hurricane Katrina, stating on live television that "George Bush doesn't care about black people".
2005: Release of "Gold Digger"
In 2005, Kanye West peaked the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the single "Gold Digger".
2005: Late Registration Album Release
In 2005, Kanye West released "Late Registration", which was included on Rolling Stone's 2020 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
2005: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2005, Time Magazine named Kanye West one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
August 2006: Engagement to Alexis Phifer
In August 2006, Kanye West became engaged to Alexis Phifer.
November 7, 2006: Apology for MTV Europe Music Awards Outburst
On November 7, 2006, Kanye West publicly apologized for his outburst at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards during his performance as a support act for U2's Vertigo concert in Brisbane.
December 2006: Evel Knievel Sues Kanye West
In December 2006, Robert "Evel" Knievel sued Kanye West for trademark infringement related to the rapper's name and likeness usage in the "Touch the Sky" music video. Knievel objected to the video's content and portrayal of "Evel Kanyevel," claiming it damaged his reputation.
2006: Father Opens Good Water Store and Café
In 2006, Kanye West's father, Ray West, opened the Good Water Store and Café in Lexington Park, Maryland, with startup capital from his son.
September 2007: Saturday Night Live Spoof
In September 2007, Kanye West spoofed his 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards outburst on the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
September 2007: Graduation Album Release
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, continuing his streak of critical and commercial successes. The album's lead single, "Stronger", became his third number-one hit.
November 2007: Death of Donda West
In November 2007, Kanye West's mother, Donda West, passed away, profoundly affecting him.
November 2007: Knievel Settles Lawsuit Amicably
In November 2007, days before his death, Robert "Evel" Knievel amicably settled his lawsuit against Kanye West after West visited him and seemingly resolved the dispute. Knievel described West as a "wonderful guy and quite a gentleman."
2007: Release of "Stronger"
In 2007, Kanye West peaked the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the single "Stronger".
2007: Graduation Album Release
In 2007, Kanye West released "Graduation", which was included on Rolling Stone's 2020 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
November 2008: 808s & Heartbreak Release
In November 2008, Kanye West's fourth album, "808s & Heartbreak", was released by Island Def Jam. The lead single "Love Lockdown" debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, while follow-up single "Heartless" debuted at number four. The album had a significant effect on hip-hop music, encouraging other rappers to take more creative risks with their productions.
2008: Sixth Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
From 2008 to 2018, Kanye West was the sixth most streamed artist on Spotify in its first ten years.
2008: First Solo Artist with Album of the Year Nominations
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.
2008: Glow in the Dark Tour
In 2008, Kanye West embarked on his Glow in the Dark Tour following his mother's death and the end of his engagement.
2008: Ended Engagement with Alexis Phifer
In 2008, Kanye West ended his 18-month engagement with Alexis Phifer.
2008: 808s & Heartbreak Album Release
In 2008, Kanye West released "808s & Heartbreak", which was included on Rolling Stone's 2020 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
2008: West Declares Himself as a Voice for God
In a 2008 interview with The Fader, Kanye West stated, "I'm like a vessel, and God has chosen me to be the voice and the connector," expressing his spiritual beliefs.
2009: MTV Video Music Awards Incident
In 2009, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, proclaiming that Beyoncé deserved the award instead, leading to widespread criticism.
2009: Belief in God Without Religion
In a 2009 interview with Bossip, Kanye West expressed his belief in God but stated that he felt he "would never go into a religion" at that time.
November 2010: Recanting Apologies
In November 2010, Kanye West seemed to recant his past apologies for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards incident, describing his actions as "selfless".
November 2010: Release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
In November 2010, Kanye West's fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, was released. The album was met with widespread acclaim and seen as a comeback for West. It adopted a maximalist sound, a stark contrast to his previous minimalist work, and explored themes of celebrity and excess.
December 2010: Completion of GOOD Fridays promotion
In December 2010, Kanye West concluded his GOOD Fridays program, which he had initiated in August. Through this program, West offered free downloads of previously unreleased songs each Friday via his website, some of which were later included on his album.
2010: Apologized for Bush Comment
In 2010, Kanye West apologized for his 2005 comment about George Bush, saying he "didn't have the grounds to call [Bush] a racist".
2010: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Album Release
In 2010, Kanye West released "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", which was included on Rolling Stone's 2020 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
2010: Relationship with Amber Rose Ended
In 2010, Kanye West's relationship with model Amber Rose ended.
August 2011: Release of Watch the Throne
In August 2011, Kanye West and Jay-Z released their collaborative album, Watch the Throne. A unique sales strategy involving a digital release weeks before the physical release helped the album avoid leaks.
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: Watch the Throne Album Release
In 2011, Kanye West released the collaborative album "Watch the Throne" with Jay-Z.
2011: Featured Artist on "E.T."
In 2011, Kanye West was a featured artist on the song "E.T." which peaked the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
April 2012: Began 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, the Watch the Throne Tour, co-headlined by Kanye West and Jay-Z, concluded.
September 2012: Donation to Barack Obama's Re-election Campaign
In September 2012, Kanye West donated $1,000 to Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
2012: Complex Names Graduation the Best Album
Complex named Kanye West's album Graduation the best album released between 2002 and 2012.
2012: Co-Directed Cruel Summer Short Film
In 2012, Kanye West co-directed a short film titled "Cruel Summer" with Alexandre Moors, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in a unique pyramid-shaped screening pavilion. The film was designed to accompany the compilation album of the same name.
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. Despite being his sixth consecutive number one debut, it marked 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, the Yeezus tour, with Kendrick Lamar as a supporting act.
October 2013: Engagement to Kim Kardashian
In October 2013, Kanye West became engaged to Kim Kardashian.
November 2013: Beginning work on new album
In November 2013, Kanye West announced he had begun working on his next studio album, with a tentative mid-2014 release.
2013: Yeezus Critically Acclaimed
According to Metacritic, Kanye West's album Yeezus was the most critically acclaimed album of 2013.
2013: Cameo in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
In 2013, Kanye West made a cameo appearance in the comedy film "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" as an MTV News representative during a fight scene.
2013: Yeezus Album Release
In 2013, Kanye West released "Yeezus", which was included on Rolling Stone's 2020 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
2013: Voiced Opposition to Abortion
In 2013, Kanye West voiced his opposition to abortion, citing his belief in the Sixth Commandment.
May 2014: Married Kim Kardashian
In May 2014, Kanye West married Kim Kardashian at Fort di Belvedere in Florence. Their private ceremony received widespread media coverage.
October 2014: Donation to the Democratic National Committee
In October 2014, Kanye West donated $15,000 to the Democratic National Committee.
2014: West Refers to Himself as a Christian
In 2014, Kanye West referred to himself as a Christian during one of his concerts, publicly expressing his religious identity.
2014: Sentenced for Misdemeanor Battery
In 2014, Kanye West was sentenced to two years' probation for misdemeanor battery after an altercation with a paparazzo at Los Angeles Airport. The sentence included anger management sessions, community service, and restitution to the photographer.
2014: Named Third Most Influential Artist by NME
In 2014, NME (New Musical Express) named Kanye West the third most influential artist in music.
March 2015: Announcement of Album Title Change to So Help Me God
In March 2015, Kanye West announced that his upcoming album, initially titled Yeezus II and slated for a 2014 release, would instead be tentatively called So Help Me God.
April 2015: North West Baptized in Jerusalem
In April 2015, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to have their daughter, North West, baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church at the Cathedral of St. James.
May 2015: Awarded 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 2016 Campaign
In August 2015, Kanye West donated $2,700 to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign.
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.
2015: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Time Magazine named Kanye West one of the 100 most influential people in the world for the second time.
2015: Civil Lawsuit Settled
In 2015, a separate civil lawsuit brought by the paparazzo involved in the 2014 altercation with Kanye West was settled a week before it was due for trial.
January 2016: Announcement of Swish release and new songs
In January 2016, Kanye West announced that Swish would be released on February 11, and 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 renamed his upcoming album from Swish to Waves.
February 14, 2016: Exclusive Release of The Life of Pablo on Tidal
On February 14, 2016, Kanye West exclusively released his album The Life of Pablo on Tidal after a performance on SNL.
February 2016: Announcement of Turbo Grafx 16 album
In February 2016, Kanye West announced on Twitter that he was planning to release another album in the summer of 2016, tentatively called Turbo Grafx 16, referencing the 1990s video game console.
June 2016: Release of Champions and Controversial Famous Video
In June 2016, Kanye West released "Champions," the lead single from the GOOD Music album Cruel Winter, and a controversial music video for "Famous" featuring wax figures of celebrities sleeping nude in a shared bed.
August 2016: Beginning of the Saint Pablo Tour
In August 2016, Kanye West embarked on the Saint Pablo Tour to support The Life of Pablo, featuring a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling.
November 19, 2016: Hospitalization for Hallucinations and Paranoia
On November 19, 2016, Kanye West abruptly ended a concert before being committed to the UCLA Medical Center due to hallucinations and paranoia. Initially described as "temporary psychosis" caused by dehydration and sleep deprivation, his condition was serious enough to trigger his insurance policy for 21 cancelled concerts.
November 21, 2016: Cancellation of the Saint Pablo Tour
On November 21, 2016, Kanye West cancelled the remaining 21 dates on the Saint Pablo Tour after a week of no-shows, curtailed concerts, and political rants. Subsequently, he was admitted for psychiatric observation at UCLA Medical Center.
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 later said he would have voted for Trump.
2016: The Life of Pablo Album Release
In 2016, Kanye West released "The Life of Pablo", which continued his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
2016: Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
In 2016, Kanye West was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The diagnosis was not made public until his 2018 album Ye. He later told President Donald Trump that it was a misdiagnosis.
2016: Conviction Expunged
In 2016, Kanye West's appeal to have his misdemeanor battery conviction from 2014 expunged from his criminal record was granted by a judge.
February 2017: Deletion of Tweets about Trump
In February 2017, Kanye West deleted all his tweets about Donald Trump, reportedly disliking the new president's policies, particularly the travel ban.
May 2017: Recording New Music in Wyoming
It was reported in May 2017 that Kanye West was recording new music in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with a variety 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: Announcements Regarding Book, Albums and Production
In April 2018, Kanye West announced plans to write a philosophy book titled Break the Simulation, and revealed two new albums, a solo album and a collaboration with Kid Cudi titled Kids See Ghosts. He also announced his involvement in producing upcoming albums for Pusha T, Teyana Taylor, and Nas.
April 2018: Reiteration of Support for Donald Trump
In April 2018, Kanye West reiterated his support for Donald Trump.
June 2018: Releases of Nasir, K.T.S.E.
In June 2018, Kanye West completed production work on Nas' Nasir and Teyana Taylor's K.T.S.E, and they were released.
September 2018: Announcement of Yandhi and Good Ass Job
In September 2018, Kanye West announced his ninth studio album Yandhi, set for release by the end of the month, and a collaborative album with Chance the Rapper titled Good Ass Job. He also announced that he would be changing his stage name to "Ye".
September 2018: Announced Moving Yeezy Headquarters to Chicago
In September 2018, Kanye West announced that he would be permanently moving back to Chicago to establish his Yeezy company headquarters there. This did not occur.
September 2018: Announced Starting of Film Production Company 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.
2018: Sixth Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
From 2008 to 2018, Kanye West was the sixth most streamed artist on Spotify in its first ten years.
2018: Alluded to Wishing to Change His Name
In 2018, Kanye West had alluded to wishing to change his name, and had used "Ye" as a nickname for several years prior.
2018: Ye and Kids See Ghosts Album Release
In 2018, Kanye West released "Ye", which continued his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200. He also released "Kids See Ghosts" with Kid Cudi.
2018: Commented on Slavery
In 2018, Kanye West stated that the 400-year enslavement of Africans "sounds like a choice", later clarifying his comment was in reference to mental enslavement.
2018: Addiction to Opioids
In a 2018 interview, Kanye West revealed that he had become addicted to opioids after they were prescribed to him following liposuction. He also mentioned addictions to alcohol, sex, and pornography.
January 6, 2019: Start of "Sunday Service" events
On January 6, 2019, Kanye West started his weekly "Sunday Service" events, which included soul variations of his and others' songs.
January 2019: Pulling out of Coachella
In January 2019, Kanye West pulled out of headlining that year's Coachella festival after negotiations broke down due to discord regarding 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 on West's Religious Evolution
In September 2019, Kim Kardashian stated that Kanye West had experienced "an amazing evolution of being born again and being saved by Christ," highlighting his evolving religious journey.
October 2019: West Declares Love for Jesus Christ
In October 2019, Kanye West expressed that he loves Jesus Christ and Christianity, stating that serving multiple "gods of ego, money, pride, and fame" had driven him crazy in the past.
October 25, 2019: Release of Jesus Is King
On October 25, 2019, Kanye West released his album Jesus Is King. It became the first to ever top the Billboard 200, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Rap Albums, Top Christian Albums and Top Gospel Albums at the same time.
November 2019: Stated Intention to Run for President in 2024
In November 2019, Kanye West stated his intention to run for president in the 2024 presidential election, joking about creating 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, containing 19 songs.
2019: Jesus Is King Album Release
In 2019, Kanye West released "Jesus Is King", which continued his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
2019: Acceptance of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Reportedly, by 2019, Kanye West had accepted the diagnosis of bipolar disorder again, although he had suggested it was a misdiagnosis.
June 30, 2020: Release of Wash Us in the Blood
On June 30, 2020, Kanye West released the single "Wash Us in the Blood" featuring Travis Scott, along with a music video, intended as the lead single from his tenth studio album Donda.
July 4, 2020: Announced Presidential Run on Twitter
On July 4, 2020, Kanye West announced on Twitter that he would be running in the 2020 presidential election.
July 15, 2020: Filed Paperwork with Federal Election Commission
On July 15, 2020, official paperwork was filed with the Federal Election Commission for Kanye West under the "BDY" Party affiliation, amidst claims that he was preparing to drop out of the presidential race.
July 2020: Acknowledged Possible Divorce and Attempted to Divorce Kardashian
In July 2020, Kanye West acknowledged the possibility of Kim Kardashian ending their marriage and later wrote on Twitter that he had been attempting to divorce her.
July 2020: Expressed Ignorance on Taxes and Foreign Policy
In July 2020, Kanye West told Forbes that he was not knowledgeable about issues such as taxes and foreign policy during his presidential campaign.
July 2020: Revealed Consideration of Abortion
In July 2020, during a presidential campaign rally, Kanye West revealed that he had previously considered abortion during Kim Kardashian's first pregnancy but has since adopted anti-abortion views.
September 2020: Statement on not releasing music
In September 2020, Kanye West stated that he would not be releasing any further music until he is "done with [his] contract with Sony and Universal".
November 4, 2020: Conceded Presidential Election on Twitter
On November 4, 2020, Kanye West conceded the 2020 presidential election on Twitter after receiving 66,365 votes in the 12 states where he had ballot access, averaging 0.32%.
2020: Independent Presidential Campaign
In 2020, Kanye West ran an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign in the United States.
2020: Albums on Rolling Stone's List
In 2020, Rolling Stone included Kanye West's first six solo studio albums on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
2020: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
In 2020, Rolling Stone included six of Kanye West's albums on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list: "The College Dropout", "Late Registration", "Graduation", "808s & Heartbreak", "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", and "Yeezus".
January 4, 2021: Publicist Pressured Georgia Election Worker
On January 4, 2021, a publicist linked to Kanye West allegedly pressured a Georgia election worker to confess to false charges of election tampering to support Donald Trump's claims of election interference.
January 2021: Reported Divorce Discussions
In January 2021, CNN reported that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were discussing divorce.
August 2021: Applied to Court to Change Legal Name to "Ye"
In August 2021, Kanye West applied to court to have his legal name changed from "Kanye Omari West" to "Ye", with no middle or last name, citing "personal reasons".
August 29, 2021: Release of Donda
After multiple delays and listening parties at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Kanye West's album Donda was released on August 29, 2021. West claimed the album was released early without his approval and that Universal had altered the tracklist.
October 2021: Began Selling Wyoming Ranch
In October 2021, Kanye West began the process of selling his Wyoming ranch.
October 2021: Name Change to "Ye" Granted by Court
In October 2021, Kanye West's request to legally change his name to "Ye" was granted by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.
November 14, 2021: Release of Donda Deluxe Edition
On November 14, 2021, Kanye West released a deluxe edition of Donda, including five new songs, to streaming services.
December 2021: Presidential Campaign Received Millions from Republican Operatives
In December 2021, it was reported that Kanye West's presidential campaign had received millions of dollars in services from a secret network of Republican operatives, with payments not properly reported, potentially to conceal connections.
2021: Donda Album Release
In 2021, Kanye West released "Donda", which continued his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
2021: Net Worth as High as $1.8 Billion
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 to Debut
In 2021, a documentary titled "Jeen-Yuhs", which was shot over 21 years and featured footage of Kanye West's early life, the death of his mother, and his presidential run, was announced to debut.
January 5, 2022: Announcement as Coachella Headliner
On January 5, 2022, Kanye West was announced as one of the headliners for the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
January 2022: Confirmed Dating Julia Fox
In January 2022, actress Julia Fox confirmed in an Interview essay that she was dating Kanye West. West also publicly lashed out at Kim Kardashian's new boyfriend, Pete Davidson.
June 29, 2022: Copyright Infringement Complaint Filed
On June 29, 2022, a complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in New York claiming copyright infringement due to 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: Lawsuit from David Casavant Archive
In July 2022, Kanye West was sued for $416,000 by the fashion rental company the David Casavant Archive. The lawsuit claimed that West failed to make payments on and return 13 rented pieces.
October 2022: Estimated Net Worth Dropped to $400 Million
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 antisemitic statements.
November 2022: Divorce Settlement Finalized
In November 2022, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's divorce settlement was finalized, with West ordered to pay $200,000 in monthly child support and be responsible for half of the children's medical, educational, and security expenses.
November 2022: Officially Launched 2024 Presidential Campaign
In November 2022, Kanye West officially launched his presidential campaign for the 2024 election.
December 2022: Speculation About Autism
In December 2022, Kanye West suggested he might be autistic.
December 2022: Release of 'Someday We'll All Be Free'
In December 2022, after weeks of controversial antisemitic statements, Kanye West released a new song, "Someday We'll All Be Free", on his Instagram.
2022: Deemed Abortion "Genocide and Population Control" of Black People
In 2022, Kanye West deemed abortion "genocide and population control" of black people.
2022: Netflix Released Jeen-Yuhs
In 2022, Netflix released the "Jeen-Yuhs" documentary after acquiring it for $30 million.
2022: Made Antisemitic Statements
In late 2022, Kanye West made a series of antisemitic statements, resulting in the termination of his collaborations, sponsorships, and partnerships with Vogue, Universal Music Group, CAA, Balenciaga, Gap, and Adidas.
2022: Antisemitic Views and Condemnation
Starting in 2022, Kanye West drew widespread condemnation for his antisemitic views, leading to lost sponsors and partnerships.
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. However, the ceremony had no legal standing as they did not file for a marriage license.
July 2023: Twitter Reversed Account Ban
In July 2023, Twitter reversed the ban on Kanye West's account, citing assurances from him that he would not post harmful content.
October 2023: Attorney Stated West is Not a Candidate for Office in 2024
In October 2023, an attorney for Kanye West stated that he "is not a candidate for office in 2024".
December 2023: Apologized for Antisemitic Remarks, Partially Retracted Statements
In December 2023, Kanye West apologized for his antisemitic remarks in a written statement on Instagram, but in a subsequent interview, he said "[s]ome of the stuff I was saying was true" and that Black people cannot be antisemitic because they "are Jew".
January 2024: Titanium Prosthodontics Installation
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, alleged in an affidavit that West was addicted to nitrous oxide, supplied by dentist Thomas Connelly.
2024: Lawsuits for Wrongful Termination and Sexual Assault
In 2024, Kanye West faced multiple lawsuits. He was sued by a former assistant for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and breach of contract, which he denied. Additionally, a former model sued him for sexual assault and strangulation, claiming he choked and gagged her during a music video set.
2024: Release of "Carnival"
In 2024, Kanye West peaked the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the single "Carnival".
2024: Vultures Duology Release
In 2024, Kanye West released the "Vultures" duology with Ty Dolla Sign.
2024: Announced Documentary "In Whose Name?" to Debut
In 2024, it was announced that a documentary titled "In Whose Name?", directed by Nico Ballesteros, with a billion-dollar budget, would debut.
2024: Intention to run for president in 2024
In November 2019 Kanye West stated his intention to run for president in the 2024 presidential election.
February 2025: Reported Autism Diagnosis
In February 2025, Kanye West stated that he had received a professional diagnosis of autism.
February 2025: Antisemitic rant on X and Super Bowl Advertising
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: West claims Censori left him, but they remain together.
In April 2025, Kanye West claimed in his song "Bianca" that Bianca Censori had left him following his controversial Twitter comments, but he later shared a photo indicating that they were still together.
April 2025: West Claimed Incestuous Relationship with Male Cousin
In April 2025, Kanye West said that he and a male cousin had an incestuous relationship as children, beginning when they attempted reenacting what they saw in gay pornography magazines. West claimed he performed oral sex on his cousin until he was 14.
May 2025: Lawsuit Against Thomas Connelly
In May 2025, Kanye West and Bianca Censori sued dentist Thomas Connelly for "medical malpractice, professional negligence, and related tortious and contractual violations", alleging he contributed to West's increased confusion, mood instability, anxiety, and depression by facilitating his nitrous oxide addiction.
May 2025: Rolling Stone Reported West as a "Cultural and Business Pariah"
In May 2025, Rolling Stone wrote that Kanye West's social media tirades had turned him into "a cultural and business pariah".
2025: Donda 2 and Bully Album Release
In 2025, Kanye West released his first visual album, "Bully", and eleventh studio album, "Donda 2".
2025: In Whose Name? to be Released
In 2025, the documentary "In Whose Name?", directed by Nico Ballesteros, is scheduled to be released.
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