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Kanye Omari West (pronounced /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/) (born June 8, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia) is an American record producer and is a multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, and his third album Graduation in 2007. His first three albums have received numerous awards (including nine Grammys), critical acclaim, and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music. West's mascot and trademark is a teddy bear, which has appeared on the covers of his three albums as well as the single cover for his song "Stronger".
Kanye Omari West (pronounced /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/) (born June 8, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia) is an American record producer and is a multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, and his third album Graduation in 2007. His first three albums have received numerous awards (including nine Grammys), critical acclaim, and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music. West's mascot and trademark is a teddy bear, which has appeared on the covers of his three albums as well as the single cover for his song "Stronger".
Discography
- The College Dropout (2004)
- Late Registration (2005)
- Graduation (2007)
2008
On February 10, 2008, at the 50th annual Grammy Awards, Kanye West won four Grammy awards:
- Best Rap Album for Graduation
- Best Rap Solo Performance for "Stronger" from Graduation
- Best Rap Song for "Good Life" from Graduation (with Aldrin Davis, Faheem Najm, James Ingram & Quincy Jones)
- Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Southside" (with Common)
During the televised Grammy Awards ceremony, West performed the songs "Stronger", with Daft Punk, and "Hey Mama" (in honor of his recently deceased mother). After the performance of "Hey Mama", the broadcast cut to several shots of celebrities in the audience crying.
On February 16, 2008, tickets to Kanye West's Glow in the Dark tour went on sale. Only hours later, tickets were no longer available at many retailers, as the many of the concerts were sold out.
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