Kanye West
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- Oct 15
Kanye West meets Uganda's president, gifts pair of sneakers
Kanye West meets Uganda's 74-year-old leader, gifts sneakers; 'fruitful discussions' held
Oct 15 - Oct 12
Kanye West visits the White House for a meeting with Trump
The Chicago rapper provided a rambling monologue that included commentary on social issues, hydrogen planes, mental health, endorsement deals, politics and more.
Oct 12
- Oct 11
Kanye West hugs President Trump and ABC News' Johnathan Karl in the Oval Office
ABC News' Johnathan Karl talks about President Trump's meeting with Kanye West
Oct 11
- Oct 10
Kanye West, Trump meeting at White House is real 'devil's triangle,' Kimmel says
Trump's meeting with West will surely make for good TV this week, according to Jimmy Kimmel.
Oct 10
- Oct 9
Kanye West to meet with President Trump, Jared Kushner at White House
Rapper Kanye West will dine with President Trump at the White House.
Oct 9
- Oct 2
NBA set to ban Kanye West's sneakers, report says
The NBA will likely ban Kanye West's highly anticipated Adidas basketball sneaker this season due to the shoe's design, ESPN reported Monday.
Oct 2
- Oct 2
NBA plans to ban Kanye West's Yeezy basketball sneaker, report says
This week has been a tough one for West and it may have just gotten worst.
Oct 2
- Oct 1
Kanye West defiant amid backlash over support for Trump: 'This represents good and America becoming whole again'
Kanye West defended wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat during his "Saturday Night Live" appearance amid backlash over his continued support for Donald Trump.
Oct 1
- Sep 24
Kanye West sounds off on the dangers of social media
Rapper says he should be allowed to turn off the number of followers, likes.
Sep 24 - Sep 11
Kanye West claims he'll teach a course at the Art Institute, school says that's not true
Kanye West fans rejoiced when he announced plans to teach a college course.
Sep 11
- Sep 5
Kanye West attempts to squash Drake beef in several early-morning tweets
Kanye West appeared to confirm rumors about a beef with fellow rapper Drake.
Sep 5 - Aug 30
Kanye West apologizes for saying slavery is 'a choice,' explains Trump relationship
The rapper said he was sorry for comment during a radio interview.
Aug 30 - Aug 10
Kanye West silent when asked if he believes Trump cares for black people
Kanye West stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Thursday night and the conversation ranged from President Donald Trump to West's TMZ interview where he said slavery was a "choice."
Aug 10 - Jun 26
Kanye West worried that Kim Kardashian West would leave him after slavery comments
The rapper opens up about the backlash over his slavery comments.
Jun 26 - Jun 11
- Jun 2
Kanye's new album 'Ye' premiers at exclusive listening party
Diane Macedo reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Jun 2 - Jun 2
4 things we learned from Kanye West's 'ye' album
His eighth studio album only have seven tracks and features Nicki Minaj.
Jun 2 - Jun 1
Celebrities criticize Kanye West's slavery comments
The rapper's comments during a TMZ interview drew immediate condemnation and some applauded a TMZ senior producer for challenging him.
Jun 1 - May 28
Kim Kardashian West defends husband in fight over renaming of Chicago nonprofit
Donda's House, named after Kanye West's mother, announced it was being renamed.
May 28 - May 25
Kanye West uses controversial photo reportedly linked to Whitney Houston for Pusha T's album cover
The image was for cover art for Pusha T's new album, "Daytona," out today.
May 25 - May 7
Kanye West will 'explain himself when the time is ready,' mother-in-law Kris Jenner says
Kris Jenner isn't concerned about son-in-law Kanye West's controversial comments on just about everything -- from slavery to President Donald Trump, to free thought.
May 7 - May 3
Celebrities don't hold back as they call out Kanye West for his statements on slavery
Friends of the rapper have rebuked his latest comments on slavery.
May 3 - May 3
TMZ's Van Lathan says he confronted Kanye West about slavery comment to 'get through' to him
"My purpose wasn't to call Kanye West out. It was to call Kanye West in and see maybe if I could get through to him," Van Lathan said.
May 3 - May 2
Kanye West speaks out on politics, slavery and more
In a recent interview, the rapper also engaged with someone over his comments in the TMZ newsroom.
May 2 - May 2
Kanye West criticized for slavery comments
The rapper also disclosed for the first time details of the struggles that led him to be hospitalized in November 2016.
May 2 - May 2
Kanye West responds to backlash over 'slavery' comments, calling it 'a choice'
Kanye West has taken to Twitter to respond to the immediate and widespread backlash the rapper and businessman received after comments he made about slavery.
May 2 - May 2
Kanye West sounds off on Trump, Obama and Kim Kardashian West
The singer sounded off on Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Kim Kardashian West.
May 2 - May 1
From Hurricane Katrina to Donald Trump, what Kanye West really believes
West has once again confounded fans with his tweets about Donald Trump and more.
May 1 - Apr 29
Kanye West’s new song ‘Lift Yourself’ has fans scratching their heads
What does "scoop-diddy-whoop" mean?
Apr 29 - Apr 17
Kanye West returns to Twitter, talks fashion, Lamar Odom and tattoos
He also mused about Lamar Odom and tattoos.
Apr 17 - Jan 2
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West's son Saint hospitalized for pneumonia
Saint, 2, was hospitalized for three nights.
Jan 2 - Aug 3
Kanye West files lawsuit over canceled tour
West's touring company, Very Good Touring, claims an insurance company failed to pay them nearly $10 million after the cancellation of West's Saint Pablo Tour.
Aug 3 - Aug 2
Kanye West seeks $10 million from insurer over canceled tour
The rapper canceled his tour because of a "debilitating medical condition."
Aug 2 - Dec 13
Kanye West Says He Discussed 'Multicultural Issues,' Chicago Violence With Trump
"I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues," he tweeted.
Dec 13 - Nov 25
Inside Kanye West's Tumultuous 2016
The Grammy winner cancelled his tour this week and is currently in the hospital.
Nov 25 - Nov 25
New Details Emerge About Kanye West's Hospitalization
The singer is reportedly being held at an LA hospital after his personal doctor called 911 about West's alleged mental state.
Nov 25 - Nov 22
Kanye West Hospitalized in Los Angeles, Sources Say
The rapper made a number of statements in the days before canceling his tour.
Nov 22 - Nov 22
- Nov 22
Kanye West Taken to LA Hospital After 'Acting Erratically'
Authorities were called to his trainer's home for a medical emergency, just days after a bizarre concert appearance in Sacramento.
Nov 22 - Nov 22
Kanye West Hospitalized, His Tour Canceled
Concert promoter LiveNation announced the hip-hop mogul would be canceling the remaining 21 shows left on his tour.
Nov 22 - Nov 21
Kanye West Cancels LA Concert Day After Politically Charged Rant
West scolded liberal icons like Obama, Clinton and Beyoncé during the rant.
Nov 21 - Nov 18
Kanye West Goes on Political Rant During Concert, Says 'I Would Have Voted on Trump'
West interrupted a show in San Jose to praise Trump, say he'll run in 2020.
Nov 18 - Oct 24
Kanye West Vows to Boycott Grammys Because of Frank Ocean Oversight
The rapper said he won't attend "if his album is not nominated."
Oct 24 - Oct 3
Kim Kardashian West Held Up at Gunpoint in Paris Mansion, Millions in Jewelry Stolen
A spokesman confirmed Kardashian West was shaken but unharmed.
Oct 3 - Aug 29
Here's What Kanye West Spoke About at the 2016 VMAs
Amber Rose, Taylor Swift and violence in America.
Aug 29 - Aug 2
Kanye West Talks Guns and Running for President
The rapper addressed gun violence in his hometown of Chicago.
Aug 2