>> Kanye West
bio: Kanye Omari West (pronounced /ˈkɑnjeɪ/) "Kon-yei" (born June 8, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia) is an American record producer and 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 two albums received numerous awards (including six Grammys),[1][2] critical acclaim,[3] and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music.[4] 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".