1.Biography of Kanye West

Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. His father, Ray West, was a photojournalist for the Atlanta magazine and was also very active in the Black Panther party, who later became a Christian adviser. His mother, Donda West, was a teacher, who later became a professor in the English Department at Chicago State University. He had an imperfect childhood because his parents divorced when he was 3 years old.
West graduated from Polaris High School and won a scholarship to the Art Institute of Chicago, but he decided to drop his studies to pursue his own musical path. West later named The College Dropout for his first solo album, an act of extravagance and pursuit of his ideals. At first, West worked mainly with lesser-known local artists. Although he did not have a prominent mark, he developed his own style. Later, he moved to New York and took a new step in his career when he collaborated with Jay Z to produce the song This Can't Be Life, which is one of the most popular songs on the album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia.
When Kanye became a celebrity, his mother also took on the manager role. Unfortunately, her death when he was just 30 years old made Kanye crushed, which profoundly affected his psychology and music later.

2.What is the IQ of Kanye West?

West decided to drop out of college to pursue a career in music, which we know went very well for him. However, he has always expressed regret for not completing his studies and getting his degree. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Art Institute of Chicago, the only Ph.D. degree he holds. Technically, he should be called Dr. West, but he has never used that title publicly. This is not enough to confirm he has a high IQ, but enough to prove his intelligence.

In a video streamed live from Africa in October 2018, West boasted: “I just got back my IQ scores. It's Mensa level — [a score of] 133, 98% percentile. Straight up Sigmund Freud, Tesla vibes.” Mensa, as he mentioned, is a non-profit organization composed of people with the highest IQs in the world, about 2% of the global population.
West not only knows how to rap but he is also recognized as a producer and composer. Right from the first albums in his career, he confirmed his name with the audience. Later on, the experimental, disruptive and creative nature of his music became prominent. Inside this man's musical thoughts are mixed feelings about emotions, artistic conceptions, and even social and political issues.
Besides, West announced that he would join the race for the White House in 2020. Immediately after the post on Twitter, Elon Musk confirmed that he would support the West and Kardashian couple to the fullest. For the first time, the rapper clearly expressed his determination to continue in the position of Donald Trump. West proves to be famous, clever, and influential not only in the entertainment world but also in the fashion field on a global scale. The collaborations between Yeezy, or sometimes himself personally, with big brands like Nike, Adidas, and Louis Vuitton are proof of this. Incredibly genius with an IQ of 133 yet utterly ridiculous, those are what Kanye West, a famous talented and troublesome American star.made Kanye West, a famous talented and troublesome American star.

3. Kanye West’s Career and Achievements

West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, the second album Late Registration in 2005, the third album Graduation in 2007, the fourth album 808 & Heartbreak in 2008, and the fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in 2010. The College Dropout has sold nearly three million copies and changed Kanye from an unknown to a huge star, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 and receiving 10 Grammy nominations, of which he won three.
In 2011, West released the album Watch The Throne and collaborated with Jay-Z, which was their first joint album. His five solo albums have all been very successful commercially and received numerous awards, including 14 Grammy Awards as well as positive reviews from critics. West has six songs that have sold over 6 million digital copies as of December 2012, of which Gold Digger has sold 3,086,000 copies, Stronger has sold 4,402,000 copies, Heartless has sold 3,742,000 copies, Love Lockdown has sold over 3,000,000 copies, ET has sold over 4,000,000 copies, and Niggas in Paris has sold over 3,000,000 copies. West has sold over 30 million digital copies in the US, making him one of the highest-selling digital artists of all time. He is also one of the most awarded artists of all time. West also opened his own record label called G.O.O.D Music.
In May 2008, West was honored by MTV as the "Hottest MC in the Game" of the year. In December 2010, he was again named "Man of the Year" by MTV.
Since 2006, West has collaborated with fashion houses such as A Bathing Ape and Nike to develop a number of limited edition sneakers. After some failures, he switched to a partnership with French fashion house A.P.C and received a $10 million contract with Adidas. The Yeezy Season 1 collection in combination with Adidas launched at the end of 2015 has created a hit across the global media fronts.
At the end of May 2018, Kanye West released his eighth music album, Ye, which has always topped the Billboard 200 music chart and helped Kanye reach the number 1 spot eight times in a row, equaling Eminem and The Beatles' records. West's ninth album, Jesus is King, released in October 2019, sold 264 thousand copies in its first week of release. On April 24, 2020, Forbes magazine acknowledged Kanye West as a billionaire with a fortune of $1.3 billion. But the rapper was still not satisfied with the announcement, claiming his fortune is worth “3.3 billion since no one at Forbes knows how to count.”
In 2021, West's 10th album, Donda, quickly climbed to the top of Billboard after its release and sold 309,000 copies. Apple Music also announced that Donda broke the record as the most streamed album, making West the most listened artist in 2021. The rapper became the 7th artist in Billboard's history to own 10 albums that topped number 1 on this chart.
Throughout his career, West has been one of the best-selling artists in the world with more than 140 million copies sold worldwide. He has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all time. Time magazine included him in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. In addition, in 2007, GQ magazine named him “Man of the Year.”

4.10 surprising facts about Kanye West you probably did not know

• West is often hated for his provocative and warlike attitude. He makes no secret of how easily he has strong feelings about things. Although he sometimes has some correct and fair views, he is always accused of being inappropriate and too aggressive at times
• West constantly compares himself to Jesus, imagining himself as the Messiah based on his creativity and vision. Hopefully, West does not really think of himself as God's representative, but his cocky, egotistical attitude is still alarming
• Although West's early musical productions received mostly critical and public acclaim and recognition, his more recent albums, namely Yeezus and The Life of Pablo, had somewhat less appealing sounds and melodies, leaving some longtime fans unsatisfied. Some hip-hop fans have also criticized West for his overuse of samples, which is very close to the boundaries of plagiarism and lack of originality throughout his career

• West tends to blame a lot of things on race and skin color. He cares to side with those who speak out for people of color. It is interesting how he never cites his own experience and how far he goes when counting all people of color in his arguments
• In 2002, West had a near-death experience. He was coming home from the studio when he was engaged in some serious business. The car accident nearly killed him. The accident left him with a broken jaw. He had reconstructive surgery to put a metal plate on his chin and tie it in so it could heal.
• West's MC talent is already confirmed, so it is a bit hard to believe that Roc-A-Fella Records, run by Jay Z and Damon Dash, reluctantly cast him as a rapper. After winning his title as an All-Star producer, Roc-A-Fella gave West a shot, which turned out to be the right decision
• West has actually admitted that he was at one point interested in being a porn star. He thanked Alexis Phifer, his former fiance, for helping him change his mind. However, West's fascination with X-rated films has appeared in many of his works, notably in the song Hell of a Life from the album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
• In addition to being a producer and rapper, West also acts in films. He was the lead actor in Runaway, the 35-minute film that accompanied My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in 2010. He also had guest roles in films such as Dave Chappelle's Block Party and The Love Guru. Most notably, West played MTV's VJ JJ Jackson in Anchorman 2. In fact, Will Ferrell greatly appreciated West's professionalism

• West is a fan of many genres of music. He has declared himself a fan of many artists, including Lana Del Rey, Fiona Apple, Franz Ferdinand, David Bowie, Pharrell, Puff Daddy, Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Weeknd, Rocky A$ AP, and many other artists. His diverse musical tastes may seem surprising at first, but with the many artists he has picked up over the years, diversity begins to take on its full meaning
• In 2008, West launched a website called Kanye Travel Ventures, also known as KTV. The idea is to turn it into another Expedia or Orbitz, where customers will get good prices on flights, hotels, car rentals, and more, but with a more hip-hop feel. It was when West was trying to diversify and invest his money in new areas

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