Kanye West Coverage

Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

Parler's parent company announced the deal on Monday morning, saying Kanye West had made "a groundbreaking move into the free speech media space and will never have to fear being removed from social media again."

Millennial to the rescue! Mikaya helps Ken with Kanye's new name

In a funny moment on WRAL's Morning News, Mikaya Thurmond corrected Ken Smith on the pronunciation of "Ye." Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name.

Kanye West is throwing a listening party in Atlanta

Remember when Kanye West rapped "My presence is a present," on his 2010 single "Monster?"

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Kanye West asks for joint custody in divorce filing

Kanye West has responded to Kim Kardashian's divorce filing.

By Chloe Melas, CNN

Kanye West posts video of himself peeing on his Grammy

In the midst of his Twitter firestorm, the rapper tweeted a video of himself peeing on one of his 21 Grammy Awards.

Kanye West names running mate in 2020 election

In an effort to continue his presidential bid, West has listed his potential vice president: Michelle Tidball. Tidball is a self-described "biblical life coach" and the former executive director of Bright Futures Mentoring Program, a nonprofit based in Wyoming.

Fact check: Is a Trump lawyer helping Kanye West's campaign?

On Aug. 4, 2020, rapper Kanye West made a last-ditch effort to get on the ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election. West said in July that he would run for president under the "Birthday Party" and has since targeted ballots in several states -- including key swing states like Wisconsin.

Haley BeMiller, PolitiFact reporter

Republicans are helping Kayne West run for president

Republican operatives, some with ties to President Donald Trump, are helping Kanye West get on general election ballots to help siphon votes away from Joe Biden.

Looks like it's the end of the road for Kanye West's presidential run

Kanye West is reportedly dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. His bid lasted 11 days.

Kanye West says he no longer supports President Trump

The rapper opened up in a wide-ranging interview with 'Forbes' about his decision.

Kanye West, Gap to launch Yeezy clothing line

According to 'Us Weekly,' Kanye West and the clothing company have signed a 10-year deal to bring Yeezy Gap to the masses.

Kanye wants to run for president in 2024, may change his name

Kanye West says he's interested in running for president in 2024.

Kim, Kanye expecting fourth baby

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly expecting their fourth child via surrogate.

Kanye West, Mark Zuckerberg sing karaoke together

West took to Twitter Wednesday night to share a picture commemorating the occasion.

Kanye West, Mark Zuckerberg sing karaoke together

West took to Twitter Wednesday night to share a picture commemorating the occasion.

Kanye West distances himself from politics after being 'used'

Kanye West, a vocal Trump supporter, tweeted that he will no longer be used to spread political messages. In a series of tweets, Ye said his "eyes are now wide open."

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian meet with Ugandan president

Kanye West took time out of working on his upcoming album, 'Yahndi,' while in the East African nation to talk with its president. Ugandan president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, a declared lover of Donald Trump, met with West and his wife, Kim Kardashian.

'SNL' tackles President Trump's meeting with Kanye West

Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump was back on the "Saturday Night Live" stage and this time he brought Kanye West with him.

By Frank Pallotta, CNN

Kanye West to visit Trump at White House

Kanye West is expected to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss issues in West's native Chicago.

Celebrities react to Kanye's call to abolish the 13th Amendment

Celebrities are sounding off about Kanye West's call to get rid of the 13th Amendment.

Kanye West goes on a Trump rant from 'SNL' stage as show ends

The credits began to roll on "Saturday Night Live," but musical guest Kanye West still had plenty to say.

By Frank Pallotta, CNN

Kanye West apologizes for comments on slavery

Rapper Kanye West is apologizing for comments he made saying slaver "sounds like a choice."