Ye

Actor · Born June 8, 1977 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Biography

Ye (born Kanye Omari West, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists and producers and as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year. West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage; he has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media and at awards shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making anti-Semitic statements. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kanye West, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acted in 26

2020s

2026
Ye Live in Georgia
Movie
Ye live at Arnhem Night 2
Movie
Ye live at Arnhem Night 1
Movie
2025
Mutineer
Movie
The Downfall of Ye
Movie
2024
Most Outrageous Celebrity Splits
Movie
2020
With Child
Movie

2010s

2018
Kanye West: Outspoken
Movie
2015
All Day / I Feel Like That
(Himself)
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Wesley Jackson (uncredited)
65
12-12-12
Movie
2012
Cruel Summer
Ibrahim
2010
Runaway
Griffin

2000s

2009
The Cleveland Show
Kenny West (voice) · 3 episodes
57
We Were Once a Fairytale
Drunk Kanye
2008
The Love Guru
Kanye West
30
2007
Dilated Peoples: The Release Party
Movie
Mixtape, Inc.
Movie
2006
A-Trak: Sunglasses is a Must
Movie
2005
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
TV · 21 Seasons · Comedy
70
VH1 Storytellers
TV · 12 Seasons
2004
Entourage
Kanye West · 1 episode
81
2003
Chappelle's Show
TV · 3 Seasons · Comedy
86

1990s

1980s

1980
Nightline
TV · 9 Seasons · Documentary

Produced 11

2020s

2025
Series 01: Bio Pop
Producer
BIANCA II/III
Producer
2020
With Child
Producer

2010s

2019
Jesus Is King
Producer
2018
Honor Up
Executive Producer
30
2014
Top Five
Co-Producer
71

2000s

2009
We Were Once a Fairytale
Executive Producer
2008
A Little Inappropriate
Executive Producer
2006
Kanye West: Late Orchestration
Producer
2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Producer

No release date

Stoned
Producer

Sound 9

2020s

2026
S*XCAMO: The Story Behind the Show
Music
The Masterminds: Full Cut
Music
2022
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Music Supervisor
77
2020
With Child
Music

2010s

2017
Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death
Music
2010
Runaway
Music

2000s

2009
Kanye West: VH1 Storytellers
Music
2008
More than a Game
Songs
71
2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Music

Wrote 8

2020s

2026
Ye live at Arnhem Night 2
Writer
Ye live at Arnhem Night 1
Writer
Ye Live at Atatürk Olympic
Writer
Ye Live at SoFi
Writer
2024
YE TY$ KOREA
Writer

2010s

2012
Cruel Summer
Writer, Story
2010
Runaway
Story

2000s

2004
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
Musical

Directed 4

2020s

2024
YE TY$ KOREA
Director, Stage Director

2010s

2012
Cruel Summer
Director
2010
Runaway
Director

2000s

2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Director

Other crew 1

2010s

2019
Jesus Is King
Compositor

Art department 1

2000s

2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Art Direction

Edited 1

2010s

2012
Cruel Summer
Editor

Created 1

2000s

2008
A Little Inappropriate
Creator

Appearances107

2020s

2026
ASAP Rocky – The Assault in Stockholm
Self (archive footage)
Ye Live at Atatürk Olympic
Self
Ye Live at SoFi
Self
Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
Self (archive footage)
61
Ye Live at Mexico City Night 2
Self
Ye Live at Mexico City Night 1
Self
2025
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
74
In Whose Name?
Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self - Musical Guest (archive footage)
85
2024
YE TY$ KOREA
Self
2023
Travis Scott - Circus Maximus (Live in Rome)
Self
Kim vs Kanye: The Divorce
Self (archive footage) · 2 episodes
The Trouble with KanYe
Self (archive footage)
Virgil Abloh: How To Be Both
Self (archive footage)
2022
Last Week
Self
Cuomo
Self - Guest · 1 episode
If These Walls Could Sing
Self (archive footage)
73
LOML
Self (archival footage)
The Kardashians
Self · 3 episodes
56
Kanye West: DONDA Experience Performance 2 22 22
Self
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Self (archive footage) · 3 episodes
77
2021
Kanye with Special Guest Drake: Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert
Self
You're Watching Video Music Box
Self (archive footage)
A Man Named Scott
Self
76
This Is Pop
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
66
The Cody Project
Self
2020
Colette, Mon Amour
Self
Backstory: The Decision
Himself (archive footage)
History 101
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
70
Kanye West: A Higher Power
Self (archive footage)
Kim Kardashian West: Hollywood Royalty
Self
Out of Shadows
Self (archive) (as Kanye West)
71
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Self (archive footage)
500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary)
Self (archive footage)
The BRITs at 40
Self (archive footage)