“All these walls that keep us from loving each other as one family or one race - racism, religion, where we grew up, whatever, class, socioeconomic - what makes us be so selfish and prideful, what keeps us from wanting to help the next man, what makes us be so focused on a personal legacy as opposed to the entire legacy of a race.”

American rapper, songwriter, and record producer

Kanye West is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is known as Ye and is widely associated with hip-hop in the 21st century. His music is marked by frequent shifts in style, and it has been credited with helping open space for rappers who did not fit gangsta rap conventions. He is also known for a public persona that has drawn attention for its controversial cultural and political commentary.