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Kanye West

Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, is an American rapper, musician, singer and music producer, who also works as a fashion designer. He has also used the pseudonym Yeezy.

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Opinion: Elon Musk and Kanye West unfit to rule social media

Opinion: Elon Musk and Kanye West unfit to rule social media

Being a billionaire should not qualify you to own a social media platform, says DW's Kate Ferguson.
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Commentary
BusinessOctober 28, 2022
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Virgil Abloh: Pioneer of luxury streetwear dies aged 41

Virgil Abloh: Pioneer of luxury streetwear dies aged 41

Louis Vuitton's first African-American artistic director is mourned by fashion and entertainment stars.
CultureNovember 29, 2021
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at breaking point? 'Kimye's' highs and lows

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at breaking point? 'Kimye's' highs and lows

The celebrity couples seek marriage counselling amidst swirling rumors of an imminent divorce. Where did it go wrong?
CultureJanuary 6, 20218 images
Bernd Pohlenz drawing inspired by Edward Hopper's 1926 painting 'Sunday' depicting the two presidential candidates, Donald Trump sitting on the sidewalk and Joe Biden, waiting behind a window

Stars and artists comment on the US election

Stars and artists comment on the US election

The world waits for the winner to be announced — not always patiently. Stars share their first reactions online.
CultureNovember 4, 2020
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Twitter says large-scale hack due to 'phone spear-phishing'

Twitter says large-scale hack due to 'phone spear-phishing'

Hackers called Twitter employees on the phone and tricked them into giving away private information like passwords.
SocietyJuly 31, 2020
Rapper Kanye West waves to a crowd during his campaign rally

Kanye West holds chaotic election rally

Kanye West holds chaotic election rally

US rapper Kanye West has held his first event in an unlikely presidential campaign to challenge Donald Trump.
PoliticsJuly 20, 2020
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