“Thirty-three-years-old, still creating art. It's rage, it's creativity, it's pain, it's hurt, but it's the opportunity to still have my voice get out there through music.”

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.