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Kanye West was born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ray West and Dr. Donda C. West.
West's parents divorced when he was three and he and his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois.
West's father, Ray West, is a former Black Panther and was one of the first African-American photojournalists at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
As a young child, West's parents instilled a strong work ethic in him and taught him the importance of giving back to his community.
West's mother died in November 2007 from complications from cosmetic surgery.
West began rapping in the early 1990s, while he was still in high school.
He was signed to Roc-A-Fella Records in 1996 and released his debut album, The College Dropout, in 2004.
West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all time.
Kanye West has two dogs, one named Diamond and one named Louis Vuitton.
West has been married to Kim Kardashian since 2014, and the couple has four children together.
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