History of Kanye West in Timeline
Kanye Omari West, known as Ye, is a highly influential American rapper and record producer celebrated for his innovative musical approach and often controversial cultural and political statements. Initially a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, contributing to Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint,' he gained prominence with his debut album 'The College Dropout' (2004), which included the hit 'Slow Jamz.' He achieved further success with chart-topping singles like 'Gold Digger' and 'Stronger.' He has had a large cultural impact through his music and fashion, though his public persona has often faced criticism.
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 and record producer.
1978: Foundation of Hip Hop Since 1978
In 1978, Gee Roberson and Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua founded the management-production company Hip Hop Since 1978.
1986: Release of "Move Your Body"
In 1986, Marshall Jefferson released the house track "Move Your Body", which Kanye West allegedly sampled without permission in his song "Flowers" in 2022.
1997: Attends 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: Inspiration from Roseland NYC Live
In 1998, Kanye West was inspired by Roseland NYC Live, a live album by Portishead, incorporating string arrangements into his hip-hop production.
1998: Signs with Hip Hop Since 1978
In 1998, Kanye West was the first producer signed to the management-production company Hip Hop Since 1978.
1999: Release of World Record Holders
In 1999, The Go-Getters, a hip-hop group formed by Kanye West and fellow Chicago natives, independently released their first and only studio album, World Record Holders through West's company, Konman Productions. In 1999 West also produced the third track on Foxy Brown's second studio album Chyna Doll
2000: Joins Roc-A-Fella Records
In 2000, Kanye West began producing for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records as an in-house producer.
2001: Contributions to The Blueprint
In 2001, Kanye West made extensive contributions to Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, revitalizing Jay-Z's career.
2001: Co-producing for Roc-A-Fella Records
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.
December 2002: Release of Get Well Soon... and Announcement of The College Dropout
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, which aimed to encourage listeners to make their own decisions.
2002: Release of graduation album
After 2002, Complex named Graduation the best album released between 2002 and 2012.
2002: Beginning Relationship with Alexis Phifer
In 2002, Kanye West began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer.
August 2003: Initial Release Date of The College Dropout
In August 2003, the initial release date for Kanye West's album The College Dropout was set, but it 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, with his debut single "Through the Wire" peaking at No. 15. The album was well-received.
2004: Release of The College Dropout
In 2004, Kanye West's debut studio album, The College Dropout, was released and received critical acclaim. It featured the hit single "Slow Jamz".
2005: Late Registration Success
By the end of 2005, Kanye West's album 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: Hurricane Katrina Criticism
In 2005, Kanye West criticized the government's racial disparities in their response to Hurricane Katrina, stating "George Bush doesn't care about black people" on live television.
2005: Release of Late Registration
In 2005, Kanye West's second studio album, Late Registration, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.
2005: "Gold Digger" Success
In 2005, Kanye West's single "Gold Digger" peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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 and Alexis Phifer became engaged.
November 7, 2006: Public Apology for MTV 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 in Brisbane.
December 2006: Evel Knievel Lawsuit
In December 2006, Robert "Evel" Knievel sued Kanye West for trademark infringement of his name and likeness in West's video for "Touch the Sky".
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 the MTV Europe Music Awards incident on the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
September 2007: Release of Graduation and Sales Competition
Upon its release in September 2007, Kanye West's album Graduation outsold 50 Cent's Curtis, debuting at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and selling 957,000 copies in its first week. "Stronger" became his third number-one hit.
November 2007: Settlement of Knievel Lawsuit
Days before his death in November 2007, Evel Knievel amicably settled the lawsuit against Kanye West after being paid a visit by West.
November 2007: Death of Mother and End of Engagement
In November 2007, Kanye West's mother passed away and his engagement to Alexis Phifer ended, profoundly affecting him.
2007: "Stronger" Hit Single
In 2007, Kanye West's single "Stronger" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2007: Release of Graduation
In 2007, Kanye West's third studio album, Graduation, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and became his most commercially successful album to date.
November 2008: Release of 808s & Heartbreak
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.
2008: Spotify's First Ten Years
From 2008, the start of Spotify's first ten years to 2018, Kanye West was the sixth most streamed artist, and the fourth fastest artist to reach one billion streams.
2008: Ending Engagement with Alexis Phifer
In 2008, Kanye West and Alexis Phifer ended their 18-month engagement.
2008: First Solo Artist with Three 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: Release of 808s & Heartbreak
In 2008, Kanye West released his fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak, which was later certified triple platinum.
2008: West's Self-Description as a Vessel for God
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".
2008: Glow in the Dark Tour
Shortly after his mother's death and the end of his engagement, Kanye West set off for his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour.
2009: MTV Video Music Awards Incident
In 2009, during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West interrupted to proclaim that Beyoncé deserved the award instead, leading to widespread criticism.
2009: West's Belief in God and Hesitation Towards Religion
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: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Album Release
In November 2010, Kanye West's fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, was released. The album adopted a maximalist philosophy and dealt with themes of celebrity and excess.
November 2010: Recanting Apologies for VMA Incident
In a November 2010 interview, Kanye West seemed to recant his past apologies for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards incident, describing his actions as "selfless".
December 2010: End of GOOD Fridays Music Program
In December 2010, Kanye West concluded the GOOD Fridays free music program, which had run from August to December 2010, offering free downloads of unreleased songs each Friday.
2010: Apology 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: 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: Ending Relationship with Amber Rose
In 2010, Kanye West's relationship with model Amber Rose ended.
August 2011: Watch the Throne Album Release
In August 2011, Kanye West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z, which was released digitally weeks before its physical release.
October 2011: Watch the Throne Tour Kickoff
In October 2011, Kanye West and Jay-Z kicked off the co-headlining Watch the Throne Tour.
2011: Release of Watch the Throne
In 2011, Kanye West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z.
2011: "E.T." Number One Hit
In 2011, Kanye West was a featured artist on the single "E.T.", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
April 2012: Beginning Relationship with Kim Kardashian
In April 2012, Kanye West began dating reality television star Kim Kardashian, with whom he had already 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.
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: Best album release award
In 2012, Complex named Graduation the best album released between 2002 and 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: Yeezus Album Release
On June 18, 2013, Kanye West's sixth album, Yeezus, was released, marking his sixth consecutive number one debut, although with his lowest solo opening week sales.
September 2013: Announcement of Yeezus Solo 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 New Studio Album
In November 2013, Kanye West announced that he was beginning work on his next studio album, hoping for a mid-2014 release.
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.
2013: Yeezus named most critically acclaimed album of 2013 by Metacritic
In 2013, Yeezus was the most critically acclaimed album of 2013 according to Metacritic.
May 2014: Marriage to Kim Kardashian
In May 2014, Kanye West married Kim Kardashian at Fort di Belvedere in Florence.
October 2014: Donation to the Democratic National Committee
In October 2014, Kanye West donated $15,000 to the Democratic National Committee.
2014: West Referred to Himself as a Christian
In 2014, Kanye West referred to himself as a Christian during one of his concerts.
2014: Sentenced to Probation and Other Requirements
In 2014, Kanye West was sentenced to two years' probation for a misdemeanor battery conviction related to an altercation with a paparazzo at the Los Angeles Airport. He was also required to attend 24 anger management sessions, perform 250 hours of community service, and pay restitution to the photographer.
2014: Named Third Most Influential Artist by NME
In 2014, NME named Kanye West the third most influential artist in music.
March 2015: Album Title Change to So Help Me God
In March 2015, Kanye West announced that his upcoming album, initially named Yeezus II, would be tentatively called So Help Me God.
April 2015: North West's Baptism in Jerusalem
In April 2015, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to have North West baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church at the Cathedral of St. James.
May 2015: Honorary Doctorate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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, the separate civil lawsuit brought by the paparazzo against Kanye West was settled, a week before it was due for trial.
January 2016: Release of "Real Friends" and Snippet of "No More Parties in LA"
In January 2016, Kanye West 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 revealed that he had renamed the album from Swish to Waves.
February 14, 2016: The Life of Pablo Exclusive Release on Tidal
On February 14, 2016, Kanye West released The Life of Pablo exclusively on Tidal, following a performance on SNL.
February 2016: Announcement of Turbo Grafx 16 Album
In February 2016, Kanye West stated on Twitter that he was planning to release another album in the summer of 2016, tentatively called Turbo Grafx 16.
June 2016: Release of "Champions" and "Famous" Video
In June 2016, Kanye West released the collaborative lead single "Champions" off the GOOD Music album Cruel Winter, and also released a controversial video for "Famous".
August 2016: Saint Pablo Tour Launch
In August 2016, Kanye West embarked on the Saint Pablo Tour in support of The Life of Pablo, featuring a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling.
November 19, 2016: Concert Abruptly Ended and Hospitalization
On November 19, 2016, Kanye West abruptly ended a concert and was subsequently committed to the UCLA Medical Center due to hallucinations and paranoia.
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 and was subsequently 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 subsequently stated he would have voted for Trump had he 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 2018. 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 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, purportedly due to dislike of the new president's policies, particularly the travel ban.
May 2017: Recording New Music in Jackson Hole
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: Announcement of Philosophy Book and New Albums
In April 2018, Kanye West announced plans to write a philosophy book entitled Break the Simulation and announced two new albums, a solo album and a collaboration with Kid Cudi under the name Kids See Ghosts.
April 2018: Reiteration of Support for Donald Trump
In April 2018, Kanye West reiterated his support for Donald Trump.
June 2018: Release 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., which were released.
September 2018: Announcement of Yandhi Album and Stage Name Change
In September 2018, Kanye West announced his ninth studio album Yandhi 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: Announcement of 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, though this plan was not executed.
October 2018: Donation to Amara Enyia's Mayoral Campaign
In October 2018, Kanye West donated to progressive Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia.
2018: Spotify's First Ten Years
From 2008 to 2018, Kanye 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 his album Ye, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. He also released the collaborative album Kids See Ghosts with Kid Cudi.
2018: "Slavery Was a Choice" Comment
In 2018, Kanye West stated that the 400-year enslavement of Africans "sounds like a choice", later elaborating that his comment was in reference to mental enslavement.
2018: Opioid Addiction Revelation
In a 2018 interview, Kanye West revealed that he had become addicted to opioids after they were prescribed to him following liposuction. He also stated that he has had addictions to alcohol, sex, and pornography.
2018: Allusion to Name Change
Kanye West had alluded to wishing to change his name since 2018 and had used Ye as a nickname for several years prior.
January 6, 2019: Start of "Sunday Service" Events
On January 6, 2019, Kanye West started his weekly "Sunday Service" events, featuring soul variations of his and others' songs.
January 2019: Pulling Out of Coachella Festival
In January 2019, Kanye West pulled out of headlining that year's Coachella festival 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's Statement on Kanye's Religious Evolution
In September 2019, Kim Kardashian stated that Kanye West had an "amazing evolution of being born again and being saved by Christ."
October 2019: West's Reflections on Past Idols and Embrace of Christianity
In October 2019, Kanye West reflected on his past, stating that "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: Release of Jesus Is King Album
On October 25, 2019, Kanye West released the album Jesus Is King, which topped the Billboard 200, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Rap Albums, Top Christian Albums, and Top Gospel Albums charts simultaneously.
November 2019: Intention to Run for President in 2024
In November 2019, Kanye West stated his intention to run for president again in the 2024 presidential election during an event.
December 25, 2019: Release of Jesus Is Born Album
On December 25, 2019, Kanye West and Sunday Service released Jesus Is Born, containing 19 songs, including re-workings of older West songs.
2019: Acceptance of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
By 2019, Kanye West had reportedly accepted his bipolar disorder diagnosis, but later suggested that it had been a misdiagnosis again in 2022.
2019: Release of Jesus Is King
In 2019, Kanye West released his album Jesus Is King, which continued his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
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 the music video.
July 4, 2020: Presidential Campaign Announcement
On July 4, 2020, Kanye West announced on Twitter that he would be running in the 2020 presidential election as an independent under the "Birthday Party."
July 15, 2020: Filing with the Federal Election Commission
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 Possibility Acknowledgment and Twitter Statement
In July 2020, Kanye West acknowledged the possibility of Kim Kardashian ending their marriage and wrote on Twitter that he had been attempting to divorce her.
July 2020: Statements to Forbes
In July 2020, Kanye West told Forbes that he is ignorant on issues such as taxes and foreign policy during his presidential run.
July 2020: Consideration of Abortion Revelation
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 taken anti-abortion views.
September 2020: Statement on Not Releasing Music Until Contract is Done
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: Presidential Concession
On November 4, 2020, Kanye West conceded on Twitter after receiving 66,365 votes in the 12 states he had ballot access in, averaging 0.32%.
2020: Presidential Campaign
In 2020, Kanye West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign, advocating for a consistent life ethic.
2020: Inclusion on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums List
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.
2020: Albums on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums
In 2020, Rolling Stone included Kanye West's first six solo albums on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
January 4, 2021: Involvement in Election Tampering Claims
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 Reported
In January 2021, CNN reported that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were discussing divorce.
August 2021: Application to Change Name to 'Ye'
In August 2021, Kanye West applied to court to have his legal name changed from "Kanye Omari West" to "Ye", citing "personal reasons" for the change.
August 29, 2021: Donda Album Release
After multiple delays and listening parties, 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: Selling Wyoming Ranch
In October 2021, Kanye West began the process of selling his Wyoming ranch.
October 2021: Legal Name Change to 'Ye' Granted
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: Campaign Finance Irregularities
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, with payments concealed to hide a connection.
2021: Release of Donda
In 2021, Kanye West released his album Donda, continuing his series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200.
January 5, 2022: Announcement as Coachella Headliner
On January 5, 2022, Kanye West was announced as one of the 2022 headliners of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
January 2022: Dating Julia Fox
In January 2022, actress Julia Fox confirmed she was dating Kanye West.
June 29, 2022: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed
On June 29, 2022, a copyright infringement complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in New York against Kanye West for allegedly using an unauthorized sample on the song "Flowers". The complaint claims that West sampled Marshall Jefferson's 1986 house track "Move Your Body" without permission or compensation.
July 2022: Lawsuit Filed by 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 had failed to make payments and return 13 rented pieces of clothing.
October 2022: Decline in Net Worth
In October 2022, Forbes estimated Kanye West's net worth to have dropped to $400 million, largely due to Adidas's termination of their partnership following antisemitic statements.
November 2022: Divorce Finalization
In November 2022, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's divorce settlement was finalized, with West ordered to pay $200,000 in monthly child support.
November 2022: Official Launch of Presidential Campaign
In November 2022, Kanye West officially launched his presidential campaign.
December 2022: Suggestion of Being Autistic
In December 2022, Kanye West suggested that 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: Abortion as Genocide
In 2022, Kanye West deemed abortion "genocide and population control" of black people.
2022: Antisemitic Statements and Fallout
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 faced widespread condemnation and lost sponsorships due to his antisemitic views, including self-identification as a Nazi and denial of the Holocaust.
January 2023: Informal Marriage to Bianca Censori
In January 2023, it was reported that Kanye West had informally married Australian architect Bianca Censori in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills.
July 2023: Twitter Ban Reversed
In July 2023, Twitter reversed the ban on Kanye West's account, citing assurances from West that he would not post harmful content.
October 2023: Withdrawal from 2024 Election
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: Installation of Titanium Prosthodontics
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 for $50,000 a month.
2024: Lawsuits for Wrongful Termination and Sexual Assault
In 2024, Kanye West faced lawsuits from a former assistant for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and breach of contract. He was also sued by a former model for sexual assault and strangulation, who claimed West choked and gagged her on a music video set. West denied all allegations.
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: "Carnival" Hit Single
In 2024, Kanye West's single "Carnival" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2024: Future Presidential Ambitions
Kanye West had stated his intention to run for president again in the 2024 presidential election, although he later withdrew.
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 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.
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