Kanye West: See Pics Of The Rapper

By:

Elissa Anderson

April 2, 2015 4:53PM EDT

Kanye West is best known as a rapper in the music industry. Take a look at some of his best pics throughout the years here.

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Kanye West

Kanye West — Kanye West is known as a rapper who was born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Chicago, IL. He first stepped into the spotlight when he worked as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s and produced music for big arists such as JAY-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys.

He went on to work as a solo rapper and released his debut album ‘The College Dropout’ in 2004. The debut was followed by several other successful albums, including 2005’s ‘Late Registration’, 2007’s ‘Graduation’, and 2010’s ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’.

He has won numerous awards for his work in the rap industry, including more than 20 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of ‘Time’ magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015.

Kanye married Kim Kardashian in 2014 and they had four children together: North in 2013, Saint in 2015, Chicago in 2018 and Psalm in 2019. The two split in 2021, but have stayed amicable. Keep scrolling through the gallery for more photos of Kanye.

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Kanye West Heading To A Meeting After Church

Kanye West Heading To A Meeting After Church — Kanye West heads to a meeting after going to church in Nov. 2022. He wore an American Flag jacket and jeans for the outing.

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Kanye West goes to dinner with Ray J and Milo Yiannopoulos

Kanye West goes to dinner with Ray J and Milo Yiannopoulos — Kanye West is spotted leaving Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi after having dinner with singer Ray J and a few other friends in Santa Monica. He was joined by alt-right extremist Milo Yiannopoulos.

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Kanye West Is Seen Leaving Church In Los Angeles

Kanye West Is Seen Leaving Church In Los Angeles — Kanye West leaves a church in Los Angeles in November 2022. He wore gear supporting his bid for presidency in 2024.

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Kanye West goes to dinner with Juliana Nalu

Kanye West goes to dinner with Juliana Nalu — Kanye West hugs his new romantic flame Juliana Nalu on a dinner date at E Baldi restaurant in Beverly Hills on October 19. The pair were joined by a group of friends.

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Kanye West enjoys romantic dinner with Juliana Nalu

Kanye West enjoys romantic dinner with Juliana Nalu — Kanye West and Juliana Nalu were matching black ensembles on a dinner date in Beverly HIlls on October 19. Juliana held red roses in her hands as they walked out of the restaurant.

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Kanye West Out With Model Juliana Nalu

Kanye West Out With Model Juliana Nalu — Kanye West and Juliana Nalu have a dinner date at Beauty and Essex in Hollywood. The pair were dressed casually for the date night.

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Kanye West & Nick Cannon Hug

Kanye West & Nick Cannon Hug — Kanye West and TV host Nick Cannon share a hug while at North West’s basketball game on Oct. 14. The rapper wore a pair of oversize boots, black jeans, and a white long sleeve t-shirt. Nick opted for casual as well with a hoodie, jeans, and sneakers.

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Kanye West & Nick Cannon Laugh

Kanye West & Nick Cannon Laugh — While at North West’s basketball game on Oct. 14, Ye and Nick Cannon shared a laugh while Kim Kardashian was also in attendance. The Yeezy designer sported a casual outfit in jeans, a white shirt, and a black hat.

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Kanye West Strikes A Defiant Pose As he Steps Out

Kanye West Strikes A Defiant Pose As he Steps Out — Kanye West strikes a pose while out in Los Angeles, CA. He wore a jacket with the hood over his head and denim jeans.

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Kanye West On A Phone Call

Kanye West On A Phone Call — Kanye West was spotted for the first time since Kim Kardashian filed to be legally single. He made a phone call as he lead the Four Seasons in Miami Beach

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Kanye West and Kim K look-alike GF Chaney Jones

Kanye West and Kim K look-alike GF Chaney Jones — Chaney Jones looked just like Kim Kardashian while out shopping with Kanye in Miami! She rocked a black bodysuit and reflective shades for the occasion.

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Kanye West with Travis Scott and other rappers at the ‘Donda 2’ listening party

Kanye West with Travis Scott and other rappers at the ‘Donda 2’ listening party — Kanye West is spotted with Travis Scott, Future, and other rappers at a listening party for his upcoming album ‘Donda 2’ at Nobu in Malibu on Feb. 7, 2022. Kanye held the event amidst his public drama with ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

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Kanye West Out For Dinner

Kanye West Out For Dinner — Kanye West rocked a black tank, while out for dinner at Nobu in Malibu. The rapper sported dark clothes, while out and about with Chaney Jones, an Instagram model who looks just like his ex Kim Kardashian.

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Leather On Leather

Leather On Leather — Kanye West and Julia Fox match in leather. The two wore similar outfits to the Schiaparelli Spring Summer 2022 show partof Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, France.

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Kanye West Spotted Out Covered In A Black Mask

Kanye West Spotted Out Covered In A Black Mask — Kanye West was spotted head-to-toe in all black while checking out the renovation progress of his Malibu estate. The rapper chose a black face covering to shield himself from public view.

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Kanye West and Julia Fox on a date night at Craig’s!

Kanye West and Julia Fox on a date night at Craig’s! — Kanye West and Julia Fox (not pictured) were seen arriving for a date night dinner at Craig’s in West Hollywood. He wore shades.

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Kanye West At The Donda Academy Game

Kanye West At The Donda Academy Game — Kanye West smiled as he sat between rappers OT Genasis and French Montana at a game for the Donda Academy. The rapper was decked out in all-black for the December 2021 game.

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Kanye West In Los Feliz

Kanye West In Los Feliz — Kanye West rocked an all-black look, after getting dinner in Los Feliz on Monday December 20. The rapper looked a little sad, as he checked his phone on the way to a car.

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Kanye West and A$AP Rocky grab dinner together at Nobu!

Kanye West and A$AP Rocky grab dinner together at Nobu! — Kanye West and A$AP Rocky are spotted leaving dinner together at Nobu in Malibu. The two fashion-driven rappers stepped out in polar opposite attire, with Kanye dressed from head to toe black, A$AP kept it fresh and vibrant in a red letterman style jacket with a yellow satchel.

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Kanye West and A$AP Rocky during their outing

Kanye West and A$AP Rocky during their outing — Kanye West and A$AP Rocky walking during their dinner outing.They both dressed stylishly.

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A Brow-less Kanye West

A Brow-less Kanye West — Rap star Kanye ‘Ye’ West makes his exit from Nobu after having dinner in Malibu on Nov. 2. The rapper appeared to shave off his eyebrows and hair.

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Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Listening Event In Chicago

Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Listening Event In Chicago — Kanye West faced backlash for his decision to bring Marilyn Manson and DaBaby onstage in Chicago. At the time, Manson was accused of sexual assault in four lawsuits (which he denied), and DaBaby was in the midst of controversy for making homophobic comments.

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Kanye West Brings Marilyn Manson & DaBaby Onstage In Chicago

Kanye West Brings Marilyn Manson & DaBaby Onstage In Chicago — Kanye West hosted a listening party for his album ‘Donda’ in Chicago on Aug. 26, 2021. He brought Marilyn Manson, DaBaby and other stars onstage at one point during the show.

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Kanye West During His ‘DONDA’ Listening Party

Kanye West During His ‘DONDA’ Listening Party — Kanye West stands in the middle of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during his July 22 listening party for his new album, ‘DONDA.’ Kim Kardashian was there to show her support for her estranged husband. She brought all four of their kids — North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm — as well as her sister, Khloe Kardashian.

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Kanye West In Motion

Kanye West In Motion — During Kanye’s July 2021 listening party, he donned a red outfit and a mesh mask that covered his face. The color palette, and the face-obscuring mask, harkened back to old Kanye, hinting that his new ‘DONDA’ album was a return to form.

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Kanye West at the Balenciaga Show

Kanye West at the Balenciaga Show — Kanye West attended the Balenciaga show during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week on July 7 when he went completely incognito in a face covering. The mask not only covered his face but his entire head as he styled it with a puffy black jacket and matching black pants.

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Kanye West with his kids

Kanye West with his kids — Kanye West enjoys a few days in Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido, Mexico with his kids. The rapper spent some quality time with his kids at the artist’s retreat located on the Oaxacan coast of Mexico.

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Kanye West and Irina Shayk during an outing

Kanye West and Irina Shayk during an outing — Irina Shayk and Kanye West land in New York after a trip to France together in June 2021. The trip, which was for Kanye’s birthday, was the first time their romance was publicly confirmed.

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Kanye West spotted back in Los Angeles

Kanye West spotted back in Los Angeles — Kanye West spotted back in Los Angeles visiting Golden Heart Ranch in Malibu on June 10, 2021. He visited the ranch after his getaway with Irina Shayk.

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Kanye West Driving In Wyoming

Kanye West Driving In Wyoming — Kanye West was all smiles as he drove his truck through the streets of Wyoming on July 26, 2020. The outing came amidst his mental health struggles, which has resulted in Twitter rants and time apart from his wife, Kim Kardashian.

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Kanye West At His July Kanye 2020 Rally

Kanye West At His July Kanye 2020 Rally — Kanye West’s first ‘Kanye 2020’ rally may have been his last. While wearing a bulletproof security vest and with the numbers ‘2020’ shared in his hair, he ranted for an hour during a July 19 event. However, people voted for Donald Trump, who also rants and has weird hair, so don’t count out Kanye.

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Kanye West In The White House

Kanye West In The White House — While it won’t be the most notorious moment of the Donald Trump presidential administration, it will be one of Kanye West’s most infamous moments. The rapper – and ardent Trump supporter – visited the White House on October 11, 2018. While sitting in the Oval Office, Kanye went on a wild rant about Trump, his red hat, and politics in America. Two years later, Kanye would announce his own presidential campaign with a tweet.

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Brad Pitt attends Kanye West’s Sunday Service in Watts, CA

Brad Pitt attends Kanye West’s Sunday Service in Watts, CA — Brad Pitt attended Kanye West’s Sunday Service in Watts, CA on September 1, 2019. The rapper and actor were seen talking to oen another while smiling in photos and videos from the annual event.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at the Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Camp: Notes on Fashion in May 2019. They posed with serious looks on the carpet.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at a Met Gala after party

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at a Met Gala after party — Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at Up&Down’s 6th Annual Met Gala After Party in New York in May 2019. Kanye wore black to the event and Kim wore a light blue mini dress.

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Kanye West performing on stage at Coachella

Kanye West performing on stage at Coachella — Kanye West, left, and Kid Cudi perform at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club, in Indio, CA. Kanye looked happy during the performance.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at ‘The Cher Show’

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at ‘The Cher Show’ — Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West attend ‘The Cher Show’ Broadway musical opening night at the Neil Simon Theatre, in New York. Kanye wore a black ensemble while Kim wore a silver dress.

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Kanye West, Donatella Versace and Kim Kardashian at the Versace show

Kanye West, Donatella Versace and Kim Kardashian at the Versace show — Kim Kardashian, Donatella Versace and Kanye West at the Versace show, Pre-Fall 2019 in New York. The trio looked happy to be around each other at the event.

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Kanye West at a meeting with President Trump and Jim Brown

Kanye West at a meeting with President Trump and Jim Brown — Kanye West makes a statement to the media as he meets with President Trump and NFL great Jim Brown at the White House. He wore a red ‘Make America Great Again’ hat at the meeting.

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Kanye West and President Donald Trump at a meeting in the White House

Kanye West and President Donald Trump at a meeting in the White House — U.S. President Donald J. Trump meets with Kanye West in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. There were many photographers at the meeting.

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Kanye West and Saint West at a baseball game

Kanye West and Saint West at a baseball game — Kanye West holds his son Saint as he waves to fans before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, in Chicago on Sept. 23, 2018. He gave a peace sign to the crowd.

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Kanye West at New York Fashion Week

Kanye West at New York Fashion Week — Kanye West after taking off his jacket and giving it to a fan. He was spotted in New York during fashion week on September 7, 2018.

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Kanye West at the Alyx show

Kanye West at the Alyx show — Kanye West in the front row at the Alyx show at Spring/Summer 2019 Paris Fashion Week in Franceon June 24, 2018. The rapper wore an all black ensemble to the show.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at Paris Fashion Week

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at Paris Fashion Week — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week. They held hands while walking and smiling.

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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and North West in New York

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and North West in New York — Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and North West out and about in New York. Kanye kept North close during the outing.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in New York

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in New York — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West out and about in New York. They matched in gray ensembles.

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Kanye West At LAX

Kanye West At LAX — Kanye West was spotted at LAX Airport on Nov. 15, 2016. The rapper wore a grey hoodie and blue sweatpants along with a black coat.

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian At Paris Fashion Week

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian At Paris Fashion Week — Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attended the Off-White show at Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 29, 2016. Kanye rocked a long-sleeved sweater and galactic pants along with black boots.

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian On A Date

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian On A Date — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were spotted out and about together in New York City on Sept. 17, 2016. Kim looked gorgeous in black tights and a deep v-neck bodysuit.

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian At NYFW

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian At NYFW — Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attended the Harper’s Bazaar Celebrates ICONS party during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9, 2016. Kanye wore a black jacket and pants while Kim rocked a skintight jumpsuit.

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