Question: Who did Kanye meet early in his career who later mentored him?

Answer: DJ No I.D.

he was in the third grade. West started rapping in the third grade and began making musical compositions in the seventh grade, eventually selling them to other artists. At age thirteen, West wrote a rap song called "Green Eggs and Ham" and persuaded his mother to pay for time in a recording studio. Accompanying him to the studio and despite discovering it being "a little basement studio" where a microphone hung from the ceiling by a wire clothes hanger, West's mother nonetheless supported and encouraged him. West crossed paths with producer/DJ No I.D., with whom he quickly formed a close


Question: What activity did Kanye West start doing when he was five?

Answer: writing poetry

where she was teaching at Nanjing University as part of an exchange program. According to his mother, West was the only foreigner in his class, but settled in well and quickly picked up the language, although he has since forgotten most of it. When asked about his grades in high school, West replied, "I got A's and B's. And I'm not even frontin'." West demonstrated an affinity for the arts at an early age; he began writing poetry when he was five years old. His mother recalled that she first took notice of West's passion for drawing and music when


Question: What was the name of the song he wrote at age thirteen?

Answer: Green Eggs and Ham

he was in the third grade. West started rapping in the third grade and began making musical compositions in the seventh grade, eventually selling them to other artists. At age thirteen, West wrote a rap song called "Green Eggs and Ham" and persuaded his mother to pay for time in a recording studio. Accompanying him to the studio and despite discovering it being "a little basement studio" where a microphone hung from the ceiling by a wire clothes hanger, West's mother nonetheless supported and encouraged him. West crossed paths with producer/DJ No I.D., with whom he quickly formed a close


Question: Where did Kanye receive a scholarship to attend?

Answer: American Academy of Art

friendship. No I.D. soon became West's mentor, and it was from him that West learned how to sample and program beats after he received his first sampler at age 15. After graduating from high school, West received a scholarship to attend Chicago's American Academy of Art in 1997 and began taking painting classes, but shortly after transferred to Chicago State University to study English. He soon realized that his busy class schedule was detrimental to his musical work, and at 20 he dropped out of college to pursue his musical dreams. This action greatly displeased his mother, who was also


Question: How old was Kanye when he dropped out of college?

Answer: 20

friendship. No I.D. soon became West's mentor, and it was from him that West learned how to sample and program beats after he received his first sampler at age 15. After graduating from high school, West received a scholarship to attend Chicago's American Academy of Art in 1997 and began taking painting classes, but shortly after transferred to Chicago State University to study English. He soon realized that his busy class schedule was detrimental to his musical work, and at 20 he dropped out of college to pursue his musical dreams. This action greatly displeased his mother, who was also


Question: What school did Kanye West go to in 1997?

Answer: Chicago's American Academy of Art

friendship. No I.D. soon became West's mentor, and it was from him that West learned how to sample and program beats after he received his first sampler at age 15. After graduating from high school, West received a scholarship to attend Chicago's American Academy of Art in 1997 and began taking painting classes, but shortly after transferred to Chicago State University to study English. He soon realized that his busy class schedule was detrimental to his musical work, and at 20 he dropped out of college to pursue his musical dreams. This action greatly displeased his mother, who was also


Question: At what age did Kanye West leave school to follow his musical passion?

Answer: 20

friendship. No I.D. soon became West's mentor, and it was from him that West learned how to sample and program beats after he received his first sampler at age 15. After graduating from high school, West received a scholarship to attend Chicago's American Academy of Art in 1997 and began taking painting classes, but shortly after transferred to Chicago State University to study English. He soon realized that his busy class schedule was detrimental to his musical work, and at 20 he dropped out of college to pursue his musical dreams. This action greatly displeased his mother, who was also


Question: What was the name of the CD that Kanye recorded based on his failed college experience?

Answer: College Dropout

a professor at the university. She later commented, "It was drummed into my head that college is the ticket to a good life... but some career goals don't require college. For Kanye to make an album called "College Dropout" it was more about having the guts to embrace who you are, rather than following the path society has carved out for you." Kanye West began his early production career in the mid-1990s, creating beats primarily for burgeoning local artists, eventually developing a style that involved speeding up vocal samples from classic soul records. His first official production credits came at


Question: Who were the beats Kanye made in the 90's originally intended for?

Answer: local artists

a professor at the university. She later commented, "It was drummed into my head that college is the ticket to a good life... but some career goals don't require college. For Kanye to make an album called "College Dropout" it was more about having the guts to embrace who you are, rather than following the path society has carved out for you." Kanye West began his early production career in the mid-1990s, creating beats primarily for burgeoning local artists, eventually developing a style that involved speeding up vocal samples from classic soul records. His first official production credits came at


Question: What types of records did Kanye sample in his early career.

Answer: classic soul records

a professor at the university. She later commented, "It was drummed into my head that college is the ticket to a good life... but some career goals don't require college. For Kanye to make an album called "College Dropout" it was more about having the guts to embrace who you are, rather than following the path society has carved out for you." Kanye West began his early production career in the mid-1990s, creating beats primarily for burgeoning local artists, eventually developing a style that involved speeding up vocal samples from classic soul records. His first official production credits came at


Question: What music group did Kanye join when he couldn't release his solo album?

Answer: Go-Getters

the age of nineteen when he produced eight tracks on "Down to Earth", the 1996 debut album of a Chicago rapper named Grav. For a time, West acted as a ghost producer for Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie. Because of his association with D-Dot, West wasn't able to release a solo album, so he formed and became a member and producer of the Go-Getters, a late-1990s Chicago rap group composed of him, GLC, Timmy G, Really Doe, and Arrowstar. His group was managed by John "Monopoly" Johnson, Don Crowley, and Happy Lewis under the management firm Hustle Period. After attending a series


Question: In what time period did Kanye begin producing?

Answer: mid-1990s

a professor at the university. She later commented, "It was drummed into my head that college is the ticket to a good life... but some career goals don't require college. For Kanye to make an album called "College Dropout" it was more about having the guts to embrace who you are, rather than following the path society has carved out for you." Kanye West began his early production career in the mid-1990s, creating beats primarily for burgeoning local artists, eventually developing a style that involved speeding up vocal samples from classic soul records. His first official production credits came at


Question: For which artist did Kanye West act as a ghost producer?

Answer: Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie

the age of nineteen when he produced eight tracks on "Down to Earth", the 1996 debut album of a Chicago rapper named Grav. For a time, West acted as a ghost producer for Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie. Because of his association with D-Dot, West wasn't able to release a solo album, so he formed and became a member and producer of the Go-Getters, a late-1990s Chicago rap group composed of him, GLC, Timmy G, Really Doe, and Arrowstar. His group was managed by John "Monopoly" Johnson, Don Crowley, and Happy Lewis under the management firm Hustle Period. After attending a series


Question: What late 1990s Chicago rap group was Kanye West a member of?

Answer: Go-Getters

the age of nineteen when he produced eight tracks on "Down to Earth", the 1996 debut album of a Chicago rapper named Grav. For a time, West acted as a ghost producer for Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie. Because of his association with D-Dot, West wasn't able to release a solo album, so he formed and became a member and producer of the Go-Getters, a late-1990s Chicago rap group composed of him, GLC, Timmy G, Really Doe, and Arrowstar. His group was managed by John "Monopoly" Johnson, Don Crowley, and Happy Lewis under the management firm Hustle Period. After attending a series


Question: What firm managed Kanye West's rap group?

Answer: Hustle Period

the age of nineteen when he produced eight tracks on "Down to Earth", the 1996 debut album of a Chicago rapper named Grav. For a time, West acted as a ghost producer for Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie. Because of his association with D-Dot, West wasn't able to release a solo album, so he formed and became a member and producer of the Go-Getters, a late-1990s Chicago rap group composed of him, GLC, Timmy G, Really Doe, and Arrowstar. His group was managed by John "Monopoly" Johnson, Don Crowley, and Happy Lewis under the management firm Hustle Period. After attending a series


Question: What year was the first Go-Getters album released?

Answer: 1999

of promotional photo shoots and making some radio appearances, The Go-Getters released their first and only studio album "World Record Holders" in 1999. The album featured other Chicago-based rappers such as Rhymefest, Mikkey Halsted, Miss Criss, and Shayla G. Meanwhile, the production was handled by West, Arrowstar, Boogz, and Brian "All Day" Miller. West spent much of the late 1990s producing records for a number of well-known artists and music groups. The third song on Foxy Brown's second studio album "Chyna Doll" was produced by West. Her second effort subsequently became the very first hip-hop album by a female rapper


Question: Kanye produced the third song from the second album of what artist?

Answer: Foxy Brown

of promotional photo shoots and making some radio appearances, The Go-Getters released their first and only studio album "World Record Holders" in 1999. The album featured other Chicago-based rappers such as Rhymefest, Mikkey Halsted, Miss Criss, and Shayla G. Meanwhile, the production was handled by West, Arrowstar, Boogz, and Brian "All Day" Miller. West spent much of the late 1990s producing records for a number of well-known artists and music groups. The third song on Foxy Brown's second studio album "Chyna Doll" was produced by West. Her second effort subsequently became the very first hip-hop album by a female rapper


Question: What rappers were featured in the songs that Kanye produced for Tell 'Em Why U Madd?

Answer: Ma$e, Raekwon, and Eminem.

U Madd", an album that was released by D-Dot under the alias of The Madd Rapper; a fictional character he created for a skit on The Notorious B.I.G.'s second and final studio album "Life After Death". West's songs featured guest appearances from rappers such as Ma$e, Raekwon, and Eminem. West got his big break in the year 2000, when he began to produce for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records. West came to achieve recognition and is often credited with revitalizing Jay-Z's career with his contributions to the rap mogul's influential 2001 album "The Blueprint". "The Blueprint" is consistently ranked among the


Question: Which U.S. Billboard 200 chart topper did Kanye West produce a song for?

Answer: Foxy Brown

of promotional photo shoots and making some radio appearances, The Go-Getters released their first and only studio album "World Record Holders" in 1999. The album featured other Chicago-based rappers such as Rhymefest, Mikkey Halsted, Miss Criss, and Shayla G. Meanwhile, the production was handled by West, Arrowstar, Boogz, and Brian "All Day" Miller. West spent much of the late 1990s producing records for a number of well-known artists and music groups. The third song on Foxy Brown's second studio album "Chyna Doll" was produced by West. Her second effort subsequently became the very first hip-hop album by a female rapper


Question: What album did Kanye receive production credits on in 2001?

Answer: The Blueprint

U Madd", an album that was released by D-Dot under the alias of The Madd Rapper; a fictional character he created for a skit on The Notorious B.I.G.'s second and final studio album "Life After Death". West's songs featured guest appearances from rappers such as Ma$e, Raekwon, and Eminem. West got his big break in the year 2000, when he began to produce for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records. West came to achieve recognition and is often credited with revitalizing Jay-Z's career with his contributions to the rap mogul's influential 2001 album "The Blueprint". "The Blueprint" is consistently ranked among the


Question: In what year did Roc-A-Fella make Kanye West known?

Answer: 2000

U Madd", an album that was released by D-Dot under the alias of The Madd Rapper; a fictional character he created for a skit on The Notorious B.I.G.'s second and final studio album "Life After Death". West's songs featured guest appearances from rappers such as Ma$e, Raekwon, and Eminem. West got his big break in the year 2000, when he began to produce for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records. West came to achieve recognition and is often credited with revitalizing Jay-Z's career with his contributions to the rap mogul's influential 2001 album "The Blueprint". "The Blueprint" is consistently ranked among the


Question: What was the name of the CD West produced for Jay Z in 2001?

Answer: The Blueprint

U Madd", an album that was released by D-Dot under the alias of The Madd Rapper; a fictional character he created for a skit on The Notorious B.I.G.'s second and final studio album "Life After Death". West's songs featured guest appearances from rappers such as Ma$e, Raekwon, and Eminem. West got his big break in the year 2000, when he began to produce for artists on Roc-A-Fella Records. West came to achieve recognition and is often credited with revitalizing Jay-Z's career with his contributions to the rap mogul's influential 2001 album "The Blueprint". "The Blueprint" is consistently ranked among the


Question: What label declined to work with Kanye after many meetings?

Answer: Capitol Records

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: What career was Kanye's ultimate dream?

Answer: rapper

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: What did Kanye West not have that made record companies turn him down?

Answer: gangsta image

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: Which record company turned Kanye down after many meetings?

Answer: Capitol Records

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: Who almost picked up Kanye but was ultimately swayed?

Answer: Joe Weinberger

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: What label finally (although reluctantly) picked up Kanye?

Answer: Roc-A-Fella

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: What did Kanye's peers see him as while he tried to pursue his rap career?

Answer: a producer

claiming that many saw him as a producer first and foremost, and that his background contrasted with that of his labelmates. West's breakthrough came a year later on October 23, 2002, when, while driving home from a California recording studio after working late, he fell asleep at the wheel causing a head on crash with another car. The crash left him with a shattered jaw, which had to be wired shut in reconstructive surgery. The crash broke both legs of the other driver. The accident inspired West; two weeks after being admitted to the hospital, he recorded a song at


Question: What man was almost ready to give Kanye a record deal?

Answer: Joe Weinberger

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: What record company eventually signed Kanye West?

Answer: Roc-A-Fella

deal. Multiple record companies ignored him because he did not portray the 'gangsta image' prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, West was ultimately denied an artist deal. According to Capitol Record's A&R, Joe Weinberger, he was approached by West and almost signed a deal with him, but another person in the company convinced Capitol's president not to. Desperate to keep West from defecting to another label, then-label head Damon Dash reluctantly signed West to Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z later admitted that Roc-A-Fella was initially reluctant to support West as a rapper,


Question: What track did Kanye compose and perform while injured from his accident?

Answer: Through The Wire

the Record Plant Studios with his jaw still wired shut. The composition, "Through The Wire", expressed West's experience after the accident, and helped lay the foundation for his debut album, as according to West "all the better artists have expressed what they were going through". West added that "the album was my medicine", as working on the record distracted him from the pain. "Through The Wire" was first available on West's "Get Well Soon..." mixtape, released December 2002. At the same time, West announced that he was working on an album called "The College Dropout", whose overall theme was to


Question: What was the name of Kanye's 2002 mixtape that he wrote while in the hospital?

Answer: Get Well Soon...

the Record Plant Studios with his jaw still wired shut. The composition, "Through The Wire", expressed West's experience after the accident, and helped lay the foundation for his debut album, as according to West "all the better artists have expressed what they were going through". West added that "the album was my medicine", as working on the record distracted him from the pain. "Through The Wire" was first available on West's "Get Well Soon..." mixtape, released December 2002. At the same time, West announced that he was working on an album called "The College Dropout", whose overall theme was to


Question: After dropping his mixtape, Kanye revealed the name of his debut album to be what?

Answer: The College Dropout

the Record Plant Studios with his jaw still wired shut. The composition, "Through The Wire", expressed West's experience after the accident, and helped lay the foundation for his debut album, as according to West "all the better artists have expressed what they were going through". West added that "the album was my medicine", as working on the record distracted him from the pain. "Through The Wire" was first available on West's "Get Well Soon..." mixtape, released December 2002. At the same time, West announced that he was working on an album called "The College Dropout", whose overall theme was to


Question: What was the date of Kanye's car wreck?

Answer: October 23, 2002

claiming that many saw him as a producer first and foremost, and that his background contrasted with that of his labelmates. West's breakthrough came a year later on October 23, 2002, when, while driving home from a California recording studio after working late, he fell asleep at the wheel causing a head on crash with another car. The crash left him with a shattered jaw, which had to be wired shut in reconstructive surgery. The crash broke both legs of the other driver. The accident inspired West; two weeks after being admitted to the hospital, he recorded a song at


Question: What song did Kanye record about his experience with what happened after the wreck?

Answer: "Through The Wire"

the Record Plant Studios with his jaw still wired shut. The composition, "Through The Wire", expressed West's experience after the accident, and helped lay the foundation for his debut album, as according to West "all the better artists have expressed what they were going through". West added that "the album was my medicine", as working on the record distracted him from the pain. "Through The Wire" was first available on West's "Get Well Soon..." mixtape, released December 2002. At the same time, West announced that he was working on an album called "The College Dropout", whose overall theme was to


Question: What was the name of the mixtape Kanye released in December of 2002?

Answer: Get Well Soon

the Record Plant Studios with his jaw still wired shut. The composition, "Through The Wire", expressed West's experience after the accident, and helped lay the foundation for his debut album, as according to West "all the better artists have expressed what they were going through". West added that "the album was my medicine", as working on the record distracted him from the pain. "Through The Wire" was first available on West's "Get Well Soon..." mixtape, released December 2002. At the same time, West announced that he was working on an album called "The College Dropout", whose overall theme was to


Question: What happened to Kanye's debut album that caused him to remaster most of it?

Answer: it was leaked

"make your own decisions. Don't let society tell you, 'This is what you have to do.'" West recorded the remainder of the album in Los Angeles while recovering from the car accident. Once he had completed the album, it was leaked months before its release date. However, West decided to use the opportunity to review the album, and "The College Dropout" was significantly remixed, remastered, and revised before being released. As a result, certain tracks originally destined for the album were subsequently retracted, among them "Keep the Receipt" with Ol' Dirty Bastard and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"


Question: How many times was the release date for Kanye's first album pushed back?

Answer: 3

More Parties in LA" with Kendrick Lamar. This also revived the GOOD Fridays initiative in which he releases new singles every Friday. On January 26, 2016, West revealed he had renamed the album from "SWISH" to "Waves", and also announced the premier of his Yeezy Season 3 clothing line at Madison Square Garden. In the weeks leading up to the album's release, West became embroiled in several Twitter controversies and released several changing iterations of the track list for the new album. Several days ahead of its release, West again changed the title, this time to "The Life of Pablo".


Question: In what city did West finish recording his first album?

Answer: Los Angeles

"make your own decisions. Don't let society tell you, 'This is what you have to do.'" West recorded the remainder of the album in Los Angeles while recovering from the car accident. Once he had completed the album, it was leaked months before its release date. However, West decided to use the opportunity to review the album, and "The College Dropout" was significantly remixed, remastered, and revised before being released. As a result, certain tracks originally destined for the album were subsequently retracted, among them "Keep the Receipt" with Ol' Dirty Bastard and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"


Question: How many times was The College Dropout's release put off?

Answer: 3

More Parties in LA" with Kendrick Lamar. This also revived the GOOD Fridays initiative in which he releases new singles every Friday. On January 26, 2016, West revealed he had renamed the album from "SWISH" to "Waves", and also announced the premier of his Yeezy Season 3 clothing line at Madison Square Garden. In the weeks leading up to the album's release, West became embroiled in several Twitter controversies and released several changing iterations of the track list for the new album. Several days ahead of its release, West again changed the title, this time to "The Life of Pablo".


Question: What was supposed to be the original release date for The College Dropout?

Answer: August 2003

with Consequence. West meticulously refined the production, adding string arrangements, gospel choirs, improved drum programming and new verses. West's perfectionism led "The College Dropout" to have its release postponed three times from its initial date in August 2003. "The College Dropout" was eventually issued by Roc-A-Fella in February 2004, shooting to number two on the "Billboard" 200 as his debut single, "Through the Wire" peaked at number fifteen on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart for five weeks. "Slow Jamz", his second single featuring Twista and Jamie Foxx, became an even bigger success: it became the three musicians' first number one


Question: What place on the Billboard chart did Kanye's album debut at?

Answer: 2

the mainstream media, other artists and entertainers, and two U.S. presidents. On September 2, 2005, during a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina relief on NBC ("A Concert for Hurricane Relief"), he deviated from the prepared script to criticize the media's portrayal of, and the federal response to, black victims of the hurricane. He criticized President George W. Bush for not "car[ing] about black people". Bush stated in an interview that the comment was "one of the most disgusting moments" of his presidency. In November 2010, in a taped interview with Matt Lauer for the "Today" show, West expressed regret for


Question: How many publications voted The College Dropout for album of the year?

Answer: 2

the mainstream media, other artists and entertainers, and two U.S. presidents. On September 2, 2005, during a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina relief on NBC ("A Concert for Hurricane Relief"), he deviated from the prepared script to criticize the media's portrayal of, and the federal response to, black victims of the hurricane. He criticized President George W. Bush for not "car[ing] about black people". Bush stated in an interview that the comment was "one of the most disgusting moments" of his presidency. In November 2010, in a taped interview with Matt Lauer for the "Today" show, West expressed regret for


Question: What was the name of the single off the debut album that gave Kanye mainstream attention?

Answer: Jesus Walks

hit. "The College Dropout" received near-universal critical acclaim from contemporary music critics, was voted the top album of the year by two major music publications, and has consistently been ranked among the great hip-hop works and debut albums by artists. "Jesus Walks", the album's fourth single, perhaps exposed West to a wider audience; the song's subject matter concerns faith and Christianity. The song nevertheless reached the top 20 of the "Billboard" pop charts, despite industry executives' predictions that a song containing such blatant declarations of faith would never make it to radio. "The College Dropout" would eventually be certified triple


Question: What label did Kanye create following the success of his first album's release?

Answer: GOOD Music

platinum in the US, and garnered West 10 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, and Best Rap Album (which it received). During this period, West also founded GOOD Music, a record label and management company that would go on to house affiliate artists and producers, such as No I.D. and John Legend. At the time, the focal point of West's production style was the use of sped-up vocal samples from soul records. However, partly because of the acclaim of "The College Dropout", such sampling had been much copied by others; with that overuse, and also because West felt he


Question: When was The College Dropout finally released?

Answer: February 2004

with Consequence. West meticulously refined the production, adding string arrangements, gospel choirs, improved drum programming and new verses. West's perfectionism led "The College Dropout" to have its release postponed three times from its initial date in August 2003. "The College Dropout" was eventually issued by Roc-A-Fella in February 2004, shooting to number two on the "Billboard" 200 as his debut single, "Through the Wire" peaked at number fifteen on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart for five weeks. "Slow Jamz", his second single featuring Twista and Jamie Foxx, became an even bigger success: it became the three musicians' first number one


Question: What song was the second released off of Kanye's The College Dropout album?

Answer: "Slow Jamz"

with Consequence. West meticulously refined the production, adding string arrangements, gospel choirs, improved drum programming and new verses. West's perfectionism led "The College Dropout" to have its release postponed three times from its initial date in August 2003. "The College Dropout" was eventually issued by Roc-A-Fella in February 2004, shooting to number two on the "Billboard" 200 as his debut single, "Through the Wire" peaked at number fifteen on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart for five weeks. "Slow Jamz", his second single featuring Twista and Jamie Foxx, became an even bigger success: it became the three musicians' first number one


Question: How many Grammy nominations did The College Dropout receive?

Answer: 10

platinum in the US, and garnered West 10 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, and Best Rap Album (which it received). During this period, West also founded GOOD Music, a record label and management company that would go on to house affiliate artists and producers, such as No I.D. and John Legend. At the time, the focal point of West's production style was the use of sped-up vocal samples from soul records. However, partly because of the acclaim of "The College Dropout", such sampling had been much copied by others; with that overuse, and also because West felt he


Question: What was the name of the record label that West founded?

Answer: GOOD Music

platinum in the US, and garnered West 10 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, and Best Rap Album (which it received). During this period, West also founded GOOD Music, a record label and management company that would go on to house affiliate artists and producers, such as No I.D. and John Legend. At the time, the focal point of West's production style was the use of sped-up vocal samples from soul records. However, partly because of the acclaim of "The College Dropout", such sampling had been much copied by others; with that overuse, and also because West felt he


Question: What kind of ensemble did Kanye hire to work on his second album?

Answer: string orchestra

to afford many live instruments around the time of his debut album, the money from his commercial success enabled him to hire a string orchestra for his second album "Late Registration". West collaborated with American film score composer Jon Brion, who served as the album's co-executive producer for several tracks. Although Brion had no prior experience in creating hip-hop records, he and West found that they could productively work together after their first afternoon in the studio where they discovered that neither confined his musical knowledge and vision to one specific genre. "Late Registration" sold over 2.3 million units in


Question: What composer worked alongside Kanye on the album's production?

Answer: Jon Brion

to afford many live instruments around the time of his debut album, the money from his commercial success enabled him to hire a string orchestra for his second album "Late Registration". West collaborated with American film score composer Jon Brion, who served as the album's co-executive producer for several tracks. Although Brion had no prior experience in creating hip-hop records, he and West found that they could productively work together after their first afternoon in the studio where they discovered that neither confined his musical knowledge and vision to one specific genre. "Late Registration" sold over 2.3 million units in


Question: What was the name of Kanye's second studio album?

Answer: Late Registration

to afford many live instruments around the time of his debut album, the money from his commercial success enabled him to hire a string orchestra for his second album "Late Registration". West collaborated with American film score composer Jon Brion, who served as the album's co-executive producer for several tracks. Although Brion had no prior experience in creating hip-hop records, he and West found that they could productively work together after their first afternoon in the studio where they discovered that neither confined his musical knowledge and vision to one specific genre. "Late Registration" sold over 2.3 million units in


Question: How many copies of Late Registration sold in its first year?

Answer: 2.3 million

to afford many live instruments around the time of his debut album, the money from his commercial success enabled him to hire a string orchestra for his second album "Late Registration". West collaborated with American film score composer Jon Brion, who served as the album's co-executive producer for several tracks. Although Brion had no prior experience in creating hip-hop records, he and West found that they could productively work together after their first afternoon in the studio where they discovered that neither confined his musical knowledge and vision to one specific genre. "Late Registration" sold over 2.3 million units in


Question: What English music group was an inspiration for Kanye West on his second album?

Answer: Portishead

had become too dependent on the technique, he decided to find a new sound. During this time, he also produced singles for Brandy, Common, John Legend, and Slum Village. Beginning his second effort that fall, West would invest two million dollars and take over a year to craft his second album. West was significantly inspired by "Roseland NYC Live", a 1998 live album by English trip hop group Portishead, produced with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Early in his career, the live album had inspired him to incorporate string arrangements into his hip-hop production. Though West had not been able


Question: What was the name of West's second album?

Answer: Late Registration

to afford many live instruments around the time of his debut album, the money from his commercial success enabled him to hire a string orchestra for his second album "Late Registration". West collaborated with American film score composer Jon Brion, who served as the album's co-executive producer for several tracks. Although Brion had no prior experience in creating hip-hop records, he and West found that they could productively work together after their first afternoon in the studio where they discovered that neither confined his musical knowledge and vision to one specific genre. "Late Registration" sold over 2.3 million units in


Question: How many copies of Late Registration were sold in the United States?

Answer: 2.3 million

to afford many live instruments around the time of his debut album, the money from his commercial success enabled him to hire a string orchestra for his second album "Late Registration". West collaborated with American film score composer Jon Brion, who served as the album's co-executive producer for several tracks. Although Brion had no prior experience in creating hip-hop records, he and West found that they could productively work together after their first afternoon in the studio where they discovered that neither confined his musical knowledge and vision to one specific genre. "Late Registration" sold over 2.3 million units in


Question: The loss of which award caused Kanye to leave the American Music Awards?

Answer: Best New Artist

the United States alone by the end of 2005 and was considered by industry observers as the only successful major album release of the fall season, which had been plagued by steadily declining CD sales. While West had encountered controversy a year prior when he stormed out of the American Music Awards of 2004 after losing Best New Artist, his first large-scale controversy came just days following "Late Registration" release, during a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims. In September 2005, NBC broadcast A Concert for Hurricane Relief, and West was a featured speaker. When West was presenting alongside actor


Question: Kanye participated alongside Mike Meyers in a relief benefit show for what natural disaster?

Answer: Hurricane Katrina

the United States alone by the end of 2005 and was considered by industry observers as the only successful major album release of the fall season, which had been plagued by steadily declining CD sales. While West had encountered controversy a year prior when he stormed out of the American Music Awards of 2004 after losing Best New Artist, his first large-scale controversy came just days following "Late Registration" release, during a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims. In September 2005, NBC broadcast A Concert for Hurricane Relief, and West was a featured speaker. When West was presenting alongside actor


Question: What magazine did Kanye don a thorn crown for the cover of in 2006?

Answer: Rolling Stone

Mike Myers, he deviated from the prepared script. Myers spoke next and continued to read the script. Once it was West's turn to speak again, he said, "George Bush doesn't care about black people." West's comment reached much of the United States, leading to mixed reactions; President Bush would later call it one of the most "disgusting moments" of his presidency. West raised further controversy in January 2006 when he posed on the cover of "Rolling Stone" wearing a crown of thorns. Fresh off spending the previous year touring the world with U2 on their Vertigo Tour, West felt inspired


Question: In which AMA category did Kanye lose in 2004?

Answer: Best New Artist

the United States alone by the end of 2005 and was considered by industry observers as the only successful major album release of the fall season, which had been plagued by steadily declining CD sales. While West had encountered controversy a year prior when he stormed out of the American Music Awards of 2004 after losing Best New Artist, his first large-scale controversy came just days following "Late Registration" release, during a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims. In September 2005, NBC broadcast A Concert for Hurricane Relief, and West was a featured speaker. When West was presenting alongside actor


Question: Which actor was alongside Kanye West when he insulted President Bush?

Answer: Mike Myers

Mike Myers, he deviated from the prepared script. Myers spoke next and continued to read the script. Once it was West's turn to speak again, he said, "George Bush doesn't care about black people." West's comment reached much of the United States, leading to mixed reactions; President Bush would later call it one of the most "disgusting moments" of his presidency. West raised further controversy in January 2006 when he posed on the cover of "Rolling Stone" wearing a crown of thorns. Fresh off spending the previous year touring the world with U2 on their Vertigo Tour, West felt inspired


Question: What magazine did Kanye West pose for in 2006 that caused another controversy?

Answer: Rolling Stone

Mike Myers, he deviated from the prepared script. Myers spoke next and continued to read the script. Once it was West's turn to speak again, he said, "George Bush doesn't care about black people." West's comment reached much of the United States, leading to mixed reactions; President Bush would later call it one of the most "disgusting moments" of his presidency. West raised further controversy in January 2006 when he posed on the cover of "Rolling Stone" wearing a crown of thorns. Fresh off spending the previous year touring the world with U2 on their Vertigo Tour, West felt inspired


Question: What band did Kanye tour with for a year?

Answer: U2

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: What setting did Kanye want his next tracks to perform well in?

Answer: large arenas

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: Who did Kanye study in order to develop his lyrical skills?

Answer: Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: Which band did Kanye West travel with for the Vertigo Tour?

Answer: U2

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: What decade of music inspired Kanye West after his tour with U2?

Answer: 1980s

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: Other than U2 and Led Zeppelin, what other band inspired Kanye West?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: What other country singer besides Johnny Cash did Kanye listen to?

Answer: Bob Dylan

to compose anthemic rap songs that could operate more efficiently in large arenas. To this end, West incorporated the synthesizer into his hip-hop production, utilized slower tempos, and experimented with electronic music and influenced by music of the 1980s. In addition to U2, West drew musical inspiration from arena rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in terms of melody and chord progression. To make his next effort, the third in a planned tetralogy of education-themed studio albums, more introspective and personal in lyricism, West listened to folk and country singer-songwriters Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash in


Question: What was the name of Kanye's third album?

Answer: Graduation

encouraging other hip-hop artists to incorporate house and electronica elements into their music, but also for playing a part in the revival of disco and electro-infused music in the late 2000s. Ben Detrick of "XXL" cited the outcome of the sales competition between 50 Cent's "Curtis" and West's "Graduation" as being responsible for altering the direction of hip-hop and paving the way for new rappers who didn't follow the hardcore-gangster mold, writing, "If there was ever a watershed moment to indicate hip-hop's changing direction, it may have come when 50 Cent competed with Kanye in 2007 to see whose album


Question: Kanye released Graduation at the same time of what other famous rapper, thus drawing media comparison?

Answer: 50 Cent

encouraging other hip-hop artists to incorporate house and electronica elements into their music, but also for playing a part in the revival of disco and electro-infused music in the late 2000s. Ben Detrick of "XXL" cited the outcome of the sales competition between 50 Cent's "Curtis" and West's "Graduation" as being responsible for altering the direction of hip-hop and paving the way for new rappers who didn't follow the hardcore-gangster mold, writing, "If there was ever a watershed moment to indicate hip-hop's changing direction, it may have come when 50 Cent competed with Kanye in 2007 to see whose album


Question: How many copies did Graduation sell in its first week of release?

Answer: 957,000

hopes of developing methods to augment his wordplay and storytelling ability. West's third studio album, "Graduation", garnered major publicity when its release date pitted West in a sales competition against rapper 50 Cent's "Curtis". Upon their September 2007 releases, "Graduation" outsold "Curtis" by a large margin, debuting at number one on the U.S. "Billboard" 200 chart and selling 957,000 copies in its first week. "Graduation" continued the string of critical and commercial successes by West, and the album's lead single, "Stronger", garnered his third number-one hit. "Stronger", which samples French house duo Daft Punk, has been accredited to not only


Question: What famous electronic duo did Kanye sample on his third album?

Answer: Daft Punk

hopes of developing methods to augment his wordplay and storytelling ability. West's third studio album, "Graduation", garnered major publicity when its release date pitted West in a sales competition against rapper 50 Cent's "Curtis". Upon their September 2007 releases, "Graduation" outsold "Curtis" by a large margin, debuting at number one on the U.S. "Billboard" 200 chart and selling 957,000 copies in its first week. "Graduation" continued the string of critical and commercial successes by West, and the album's lead single, "Stronger", garnered his third number-one hit. "Stronger", which samples French house duo Daft Punk, has been accredited to not only


Question: What was the name of Kanye West's third CD?

Answer: Graduation

encouraging other hip-hop artists to incorporate house and electronica elements into their music, but also for playing a part in the revival of disco and electro-infused music in the late 2000s. Ben Detrick of "XXL" cited the outcome of the sales competition between 50 Cent's "Curtis" and West's "Graduation" as being responsible for altering the direction of hip-hop and paving the way for new rappers who didn't follow the hardcore-gangster mold, writing, "If there was ever a watershed moment to indicate hip-hop's changing direction, it may have come when 50 Cent competed with Kanye in 2007 to see whose album


Question: What artist was Kanye's third album release competing against?

Answer: 50 Cent

encouraging other hip-hop artists to incorporate house and electronica elements into their music, but also for playing a part in the revival of disco and electro-infused music in the late 2000s. Ben Detrick of "XXL" cited the outcome of the sales competition between 50 Cent's "Curtis" and West's "Graduation" as being responsible for altering the direction of hip-hop and paving the way for new rappers who didn't follow the hardcore-gangster mold, writing, "If there was ever a watershed moment to indicate hip-hop's changing direction, it may have come when 50 Cent competed with Kanye in 2007 to see whose album


Question: What music group was in Kanye's first release off of Graduation?

Answer: Daft Punk

hopes of developing methods to augment his wordplay and storytelling ability. West's third studio album, "Graduation", garnered major publicity when its release date pitted West in a sales competition against rapper 50 Cent's "Curtis". Upon their September 2007 releases, "Graduation" outsold "Curtis" by a large margin, debuting at number one on the U.S. "Billboard" 200 chart and selling 957,000 copies in its first week. "Graduation" continued the string of critical and commercial successes by West, and the album's lead single, "Stronger", garnered his third number-one hit. "Stronger", which samples French house duo Daft Punk, has been accredited to not only


Question: Following the loss of his mother, who did Kanye end his long-term relationship with?

Answer: Alexis Phifer

would claim superior sales." West's life took a different direction when his mother, Donda West, died of complications from cosmetic surgery involving abdominoplasty and breast reduction in November 2007. Months later, West and fiancée Alexis Phifer ended their engagement and their long-term intermittent relationship, which had begun in 2002. The events profoundly affected West, who set off for his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour shortly thereafter. Purportedly because his emotions could not be conveyed through rapping, West decided to sing using the voice audio processor Auto-Tune, which would become a central part of his next effort. West had previously


Question: What vocal technology did Kanye pick up for his next set of artistic endeavors?

Answer: Auto-Tune

would claim superior sales." West's life took a different direction when his mother, Donda West, died of complications from cosmetic surgery involving abdominoplasty and breast reduction in November 2007. Months later, West and fiancée Alexis Phifer ended their engagement and their long-term intermittent relationship, which had begun in 2002. The events profoundly affected West, who set off for his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour shortly thereafter. Purportedly because his emotions could not be conveyed through rapping, West decided to sing using the voice audio processor Auto-Tune, which would become a central part of his next effort. West had previously


Question: In what year did Kanye West's mother pass away?

Answer: 2008

would claim superior sales." West's life took a different direction when his mother, Donda West, died of complications from cosmetic surgery involving abdominoplasty and breast reduction in November 2007. Months later, West and fiancée Alexis Phifer ended their engagement and their long-term intermittent relationship, which had begun in 2002. The events profoundly affected West, who set off for his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour shortly thereafter. Purportedly because his emotions could not be conveyed through rapping, West decided to sing using the voice audio processor Auto-Tune, which would become a central part of his next effort. West had previously


Question: What was the name of Kanye's ex-fiance?

Answer: Alexis Phifer

would claim superior sales." West's life took a different direction when his mother, Donda West, died of complications from cosmetic surgery involving abdominoplasty and breast reduction in November 2007. Months later, West and fiancée Alexis Phifer ended their engagement and their long-term intermittent relationship, which had begun in 2002. The events profoundly affected West, who set off for his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour shortly thereafter. Purportedly because his emotions could not be conveyed through rapping, West decided to sing using the voice audio processor Auto-Tune, which would become a central part of his next effort. West had previously


Question: What was the name of Kanye's 2008 music tour?

Answer: Glow in the Dark Tour

would claim superior sales." West's life took a different direction when his mother, Donda West, died of complications from cosmetic surgery involving abdominoplasty and breast reduction in November 2007. Months later, West and fiancée Alexis Phifer ended their engagement and their long-term intermittent relationship, which had begun in 2002. The events profoundly affected West, who set off for his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour shortly thereafter. Purportedly because his emotions could not be conveyed through rapping, West decided to sing using the voice audio processor Auto-Tune, which would become a central part of his next effort. West had previously


Question: In what state did Kanye West record them majority of his fourth album?

Answer: Hawaii

experimented with the technology on his debut album "The College Dropout" for the background vocals of "Jesus Walks" and "Never Let Me Down." Recorded mostly in Honolulu, Hawaii in three weeks, West announced his fourth album, "808s & Heartbreak", at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed its lead single, "Love Lockdown". Music audiences were taken aback by the uncharacteristic production style and the presence of Auto-Tune, which typified the pre-release response to the record. "808s & Heartbreak", which features extensive use of the eponymous Roland TR-808 drum machine and contains themes of love, loneliness, and heartache, was


Question: What was the first song released off of Kanye's fourth album?

Answer: "Love Lockdown"

experimented with the technology on his debut album "The College Dropout" for the background vocals of "Jesus Walks" and "Never Let Me Down." Recorded mostly in Honolulu, Hawaii in three weeks, West announced his fourth album, "808s & Heartbreak", at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed its lead single, "Love Lockdown". Music audiences were taken aback by the uncharacteristic production style and the presence of Auto-Tune, which typified the pre-release response to the record. "808s & Heartbreak", which features extensive use of the eponymous Roland TR-808 drum machine and contains themes of love, loneliness, and heartache, was


Question: What label pushed out Kanye's fourth studio album?

Answer: Island Def Jam

released by Island Def Jam to capitalize on Thanksgiving weekend in November 2008. Reviews were positive, though slightly more mixed than his previous efforts. Despite this, the record's singles demonstrated outstanding chart performances. Upon its release, the lead single "Love Lockdown" debuted at number three on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and became a "Hot Shot Debut", while follow-up single "Heartless" performed similarly and became his second consecutive "Hot Shot Debut" by debuting at number four on the "Billboard" Hot 100. While it was criticized prior to release, "808s & Heartbreak" had a significant effect on hip-hop music, encouraging other rappers


Question: Which album by Kanye West featured the song "Love Lockdown"?

Answer: 808s & Heartbreak

released by Island Def Jam to capitalize on Thanksgiving weekend in November 2008. Reviews were positive, though slightly more mixed than his previous efforts. Despite this, the record's singles demonstrated outstanding chart performances. Upon its release, the lead single "Love Lockdown" debuted at number three on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and became a "Hot Shot Debut", while follow-up single "Heartless" performed similarly and became his second consecutive "Hot Shot Debut" by debuting at number four on the "Billboard" Hot 100. While it was criticized prior to release, "808s & Heartbreak" had a significant effect on hip-hop music, encouraging other rappers


Question: When was 808s & Heartbreaks released?

Answer: November 2008

released by Island Def Jam to capitalize on Thanksgiving weekend in November 2008. Reviews were positive, though slightly more mixed than his previous efforts. Despite this, the record's singles demonstrated outstanding chart performances. Upon its release, the lead single "Love Lockdown" debuted at number three on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and became a "Hot Shot Debut", while follow-up single "Heartless" performed similarly and became his second consecutive "Hot Shot Debut" by debuting at number four on the "Billboard" Hot 100. While it was criticized prior to release, "808s & Heartbreak" had a significant effect on hip-hop music, encouraging other rappers


Question: What was the second song released off of 808s?

Answer: Heartless

released by Island Def Jam to capitalize on Thanksgiving weekend in November 2008. Reviews were positive, though slightly more mixed than his previous efforts. Despite this, the record's singles demonstrated outstanding chart performances. Upon its release, the lead single "Love Lockdown" debuted at number three on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and became a "Hot Shot Debut", while follow-up single "Heartless" performed similarly and became his second consecutive "Hot Shot Debut" by debuting at number four on the "Billboard" Hot 100. While it was criticized prior to release, "808s & Heartbreak" had a significant effect on hip-hop music, encouraging other rappers


Question: The major usage of musical machine on 808s was described as eponymous?

Answer: Roland TR-808 drum machine

experimented with the technology on his debut album "The College Dropout" for the background vocals of "Jesus Walks" and "Never Let Me Down." Recorded mostly in Honolulu, Hawaii in three weeks, West announced his fourth album, "808s & Heartbreak", at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed its lead single, "Love Lockdown". Music audiences were taken aback by the uncharacteristic production style and the presence of Auto-Tune, which typified the pre-release response to the record. "808s & Heartbreak", which features extensive use of the eponymous Roland TR-808 drum machine and contains themes of love, loneliness, and heartache, was


Question: What was the name of the journalist that wrote about Kanye's album in 2012?

Answer: Matthew Trammell

synthesizers, lengthy strings, somber piano, and tribal rhythms. Prior to its release, West cited inspiration from 1980s synthpop artists such as Phil Collins, Gary Numan, and Boy George and confessed an affinity with the work of post-punk and new wave groups such as Joy Division, The Police and TJ Swan. He would later described "808s & Heartbreak" as "the first black new wave album." Discussing the album's subsequent influence on popular music, journalist Matthew Trammell for "Rolling Stone" described "808s" as "Kanye's most vulnerable work, and perhaps his most brilliant." West recorded his fifth album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"


Question: Where did Kanye's famous mic-grab incident occur at?

Answer: 2009 MTV Video Music Awards

to take more creative risks with their productions. West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry. During the ceremony, West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from winner Taylor Swift in order to proclaim that, instead, Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions. West's with Lady Gaga was cancelled in


Question: From who did Kanye grab the mic from to make his statement?

Answer: Taylor Swift

to take more creative risks with their productions. West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry. During the ceremony, West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from winner Taylor Swift in order to proclaim that, instead, Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions. West's with Lady Gaga was cancelled in


Question: Kanye's tour with what artist was cancelled following his outburst at the VMA's?

Answer: Lady Gaga

to take more creative risks with their productions. West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry. During the ceremony, West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from winner Taylor Swift in order to proclaim that, instead, Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions. West's with Lady Gaga was cancelled in


Question: In what year did Kanye's biggest controversy so far take place?

Answer: 2009

to take more creative risks with their productions. West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry. During the ceremony, West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from winner Taylor Swift in order to proclaim that, instead, Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions. West's with Lady Gaga was cancelled in


Question: What artist did Kanye West interrupt Taylor Swift to defend?

Answer: Beyoncé

to take more creative risks with their productions. West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry. During the ceremony, West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from winner Taylor Swift in order to proclaim that, instead, Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions. West's with Lady Gaga was cancelled in


Question: Which artist was Kanye supposed to tour with, but couldn't due to the Taylor Swift controversy?

Answer: Lady Gaga

to take more creative risks with their productions. West's controversial incident the following year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was arguably his biggest controversy, and led to widespread outrage throughout the music industry. During the ceremony, West crashed the stage and grabbed the microphone from winner Taylor Swift in order to proclaim that, instead, Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". He was subsequently withdrawn from the remainder of the show for his actions. West's with Lady Gaga was cancelled in


Question: What awards ceremony did Kanye not receive any nominations for after the MTV controversy?

Answer: 52nd Grammy Awards

the Year but lost to Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody" (2008), and for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance but lost to Knowles' "Halo" (2009). "You Belong with Me" won Favorite Song at the 2010 Kids Choice Awards and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards, but lost to Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" (2009). Although "You Belong with Me" did not receive an award for any of the nominations it received at the 52nd Grammy Awards, Swift did win album of the year for "Fearless", which the song


Question: Where did Kanye base himself to create his next album?

Answer: Hawaii

response to the controversy. Following the highly publicized incident, West took a brief break from music and threw himself into fashion, only to hole up in Hawaii for the next few months writing and recording his next album. Importing his favorite producers and artists to work on and inspire his recording, West kept engineers behind the boards 24 hours a day and slept only in increments. Noah Callahan-Bever, a writer for "Complex", was present during the sessions and described the "communal" atmosphere as thus: "With the right songs and the right album, he can overcome any and all controversy, and


Question: What industry did Kanye turn to after taking a break from recording music?

Answer: fashion

response to the controversy. Following the highly publicized incident, West took a brief break from music and threw himself into fashion, only to hole up in Hawaii for the next few months writing and recording his next album. Importing his favorite producers and artists to work on and inspire his recording, West kept engineers behind the boards 24 hours a day and slept only in increments. Noah Callahan-Bever, a writer for "Complex", was present during the sessions and described the "communal" atmosphere as thus: "With the right songs and the right album, he can overcome any and all controversy, and


Question: What state did Kanye West hide in while writing his next album?

Answer: Hawaii

response to the controversy. Following the highly publicized incident, West took a brief break from music and threw himself into fashion, only to hole up in Hawaii for the next few months writing and recording his next album. Importing his favorite producers and artists to work on and inspire his recording, West kept engineers behind the boards 24 hours a day and slept only in increments. Noah Callahan-Bever, a writer for "Complex", was present during the sessions and described the "communal" atmosphere as thus: "With the right songs and the right album, he can overcome any and all controversy, and


Question: What is the name of Kanye's album released in 2010?

Answer: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

we are here to contribute, challenge, and inspire." A variety of artists contributed to the project, including close friends Jay-Z, Kid Cudi and Pusha T, as well as off-the-wall collaborations, such as with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to widespread acclaim from critics, many of whom considered it his best work and said it solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, "Dark Fantasy" adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included


Question: What award was My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy omitted from?

Answer: Album of the Year

the international hit "All of the Lights", and "Billboard" hits "Power", "Monster", and "Runaway", the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name directed by and starring West. During this time, West initiated the free music program GOOD Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday, a portion of which were included on the album. This promotion ran from August 20 – December 17, 2010. "Dark Fantasy" went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy


Question: What was the name of Kanye's fifth album?

Answer: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

we are here to contribute, challenge, and inspire." A variety of artists contributed to the project, including close friends Jay-Z, Kid Cudi and Pusha T, as well as off-the-wall collaborations, such as with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to widespread acclaim from critics, many of whom considered it his best work and said it solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, "Dark Fantasy" adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included


Question: When was Kanye West's fifth album debuted?

Answer: November 2010

we are here to contribute, challenge, and inspire." A variety of artists contributed to the project, including close friends Jay-Z, Kid Cudi and Pusha T, as well as off-the-wall collaborations, such as with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to widespread acclaim from critics, many of whom considered it his best work and said it solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, "Dark Fantasy" adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included


Question: What song off of Kanye's fifth album was a hit internationally?

Answer: "All of the Lights"

the international hit "All of the Lights", and "Billboard" hits "Power", "Monster", and "Runaway", the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name directed by and starring West. During this time, West initiated the free music program GOOD Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday, a portion of which were included on the album. This promotion ran from August 20 – December 17, 2010. "Dark Fantasy" went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy


Question: What was the name of the free music promotion on Kanye's website in 2010?

Answer: GOOD Fridays

the international hit "All of the Lights", and "Billboard" hits "Power", "Monster", and "Runaway", the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name directed by and starring West. During this time, West initiated the free music program GOOD Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday, a portion of which were included on the album. This promotion ran from August 20 – December 17, 2010. "Dark Fantasy" went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy


Question: With what other hiphop artist did Kanye collaborate with?

Answer: Jay-Z

Awards was viewed as a "snub" by several media outlets. 2011 saw West embark on a festival tour to commemorate the release of "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" performing and headlining numerous festivals including; SWU Music & Arts, Austin City Limits, Oya Festival, Flow Festival, Live Music Festival, The Big Chill, Essence Music Festival, Lollapalooza and Coachella which was described by "The Hollywood Reporter" as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time", West released the collaborative album "Watch the Throne" with Jay-Z in August 2011. By employing a sales strategy that released the album digitally weeks before its physical


Question: Where did Kanye premier a film directed by himself in 2012?

Answer: Cannes Film Festival

half-phoenix creature. In 2012, West wrote and directed another short film, titled "Cruel Summer", which premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens constructed for the film. The film was inspired by the compilation album of the same name. West made a cameo appearance in the comedy "" (2013) as a MTV News representative in the film's fight scene. In September 2018, West announced starting of film production company named Half Beast, LLC. West expressed interest in starting an architecture firm in May 2013, saying "“I want to do product, I am a


Question: What event did Kanye headline in 2011?

Answer: Coachella

Awards was viewed as a "snub" by several media outlets. 2011 saw West embark on a festival tour to commemorate the release of "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" performing and headlining numerous festivals including; SWU Music & Arts, Austin City Limits, Oya Festival, Flow Festival, Live Music Festival, The Big Chill, Essence Music Festival, Lollapalooza and Coachella which was described by "The Hollywood Reporter" as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time", West released the collaborative album "Watch the Throne" with Jay-Z in August 2011. By employing a sales strategy that released the album digitally weeks before its physical


Question: What was the name of the joint album Kanye made with Jay Z?

Answer: Watch the Throne

counterpart, "Watch the Throne" became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. "Niggas in Paris" became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The co-headlining Watch the Throne Tour kicked off in October 2011 and concluded in June 2012. In 2012, West released the compilation album "Cruel Summer", a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. "Cruel Summer" produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: "Mercy" and "Clique". West also directed a film


Question: What was the top single off the album "Watch the Throne"?

Answer: "Niggas in Paris"

counterpart, "Watch the Throne" became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. "Niggas in Paris" became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The co-headlining Watch the Throne Tour kicked off in October 2011 and concluded in June 2012. In 2012, West released the compilation album "Cruel Summer", a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. "Cruel Summer" produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: "Mercy" and "Clique". West also directed a film


Question: In what year was "Cruel Summer" released?

Answer: 2012

counterpart, "Watch the Throne" became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. "Niggas in Paris" became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The co-headlining Watch the Throne Tour kicked off in October 2011 and concluded in June 2012. In 2012, West released the compilation album "Cruel Summer", a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. "Cruel Summer" produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: "Mercy" and "Clique". West also directed a film


Question: What film festival did Kanye West premier a film called "Cruel Summer"?

Answer: 2012 Cannes Film Festival

half-phoenix creature. In 2012, West wrote and directed another short film, titled "Cruel Summer", which premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens constructed for the film. The film was inspired by the compilation album of the same name. West made a cameo appearance in the comedy "" (2013) as a MTV News representative in the film's fight scene. In September 2018, West announced starting of film production company named Half Beast, LLC. West expressed interest in starting an architecture firm in May 2013, saying "“I want to do product, I am a


Question: Where did Kanye begin production on his sixth album?

Answer: Paris

of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens. Sessions for West's sixth solo effort begin to take shape in early 2013 in his own personal loft's living room at a Paris hotel. Determined to "undermine the commercial", he once again brought together close collaborators and attempted to incorporate Chicago drill, dancehall, acid house, and industrial music. Primarily inspired by architecture, West's perfectionist tendencies led him to contact producer Rick Rubin fifteen days shy of its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more


Question: What became the name of his sixth studio album?

Answer: Yeezus

minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances. "Yeezus", West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013, to rave reviews from critics. It became his sixth consecutive number one debut, but also marked his lowest solo opening week sales. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. In September 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support "Yeezus", with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar accompanying him as supporting act. The tour was


Question: Who did Kanye tour alongside of in order to promote the efforts of Yeezus?

Answer: Kendrick Lamar

minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances. "Yeezus", West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013, to rave reviews from critics. It became his sixth consecutive number one debut, but also marked his lowest solo opening week sales. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. In September 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support "Yeezus", with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar accompanying him as supporting act. The tour was


Question: In what year did Kanye West begin working on his sixth album?

Answer: 2013

minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances. "Yeezus", West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013, to rave reviews from critics. It became his sixth consecutive number one debut, but also marked his lowest solo opening week sales. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. In September 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support "Yeezus", with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar accompanying him as supporting act. The tour was


Question: What was the inspiration behind Kanye West's decision to call Rick Rubin?

Answer: architecture

of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens. Sessions for West's sixth solo effort begin to take shape in early 2013 in his own personal loft's living room at a Paris hotel. Determined to "undermine the commercial", he once again brought together close collaborators and attempted to incorporate Chicago drill, dancehall, acid house, and industrial music. Primarily inspired by architecture, West's perfectionist tendencies led him to contact producer Rick Rubin fifteen days shy of its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more


Question: What was the name of Kanye's sixth album?

Answer: Yeezus

minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances. "Yeezus", West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013, to rave reviews from critics. It became his sixth consecutive number one debut, but also marked his lowest solo opening week sales. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. In September 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support "Yeezus", with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar accompanying him as supporting act. The tour was


Question: On what date was Yeezus released?

Answer: June 18, 2013

minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances. "Yeezus", West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013, to rave reviews from critics. It became his sixth consecutive number one debut, but also marked his lowest solo opening week sales. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. In September 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support "Yeezus", with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar accompanying him as supporting act. The tour was


Question: What artist did Kanye go on tour with while promoting album number six?

Answer: Kendrick Lamar

minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances. "Yeezus", West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013, to rave reviews from critics. It became his sixth consecutive number one debut, but also marked his lowest solo opening week sales. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. In September 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support "Yeezus", with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar accompanying him as supporting act. The tour was


Question: What was the name of Kanye's first child with Kim Kardashian?

Answer: North

Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. In April 2012, West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kardashian. West and Kardashian became engaged in October 2013, and married on May 24, 2014, at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Their private ceremony was subject to widespread mainstream coverage, with West taking issue with the couple's portrayal in the media. They have three children: daughters North "Nori" West (born June 2013) and Chicago West (born January 2018 of a surrogate pregnancy); and son Saint West (born December 2015). In April 2015, West and Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to


Question: What brand set to collaborate on an apparel line with Kanye?

Answer: Adidas

in January 2015. West also appeared on the "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special", where he premiered a new song entitled "Wolves", featuring Sia Furler and fellow Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa. In February 2015, West premiered his clothing collaboration with Adidas, entitled Yeezy Season 1, to generally positive reviews. This would include West's Yeezy Boost sneakers. In March 2015, West released the single "All Day" featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney. West performed the song at the 2015 BRIT Awards with a number of US rappers and UK grime MC's including: Skepta, Wiley, Novelist, Fekky, Krept & Konan,


Question: What famous British artist worked with Kanye on multiple singles?

Answer: Paul McCartney

in January 2015. West also appeared on the "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special", where he premiered a new song entitled "Wolves", featuring Sia Furler and fellow Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa. In February 2015, West premiered his clothing collaboration with Adidas, entitled Yeezy Season 1, to generally positive reviews. This would include West's Yeezy Boost sneakers. In March 2015, West released the single "All Day" featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney. West performed the song at the 2015 BRIT Awards with a number of US rappers and UK grime MC's including: Skepta, Wiley, Novelist, Fekky, Krept & Konan,


Question: Where did Kanye perform his single "All Day" with a menagerie of other artists?

Answer: 2015 BRIT Awards

in January 2015. West also appeared on the "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special", where he premiered a new song entitled "Wolves", featuring Sia Furler and fellow Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa. In February 2015, West premiered his clothing collaboration with Adidas, entitled Yeezy Season 1, to generally positive reviews. This would include West's Yeezy Boost sneakers. In March 2015, West released the single "All Day" featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney. West performed the song at the 2015 BRIT Awards with a number of US rappers and UK grime MC's including: Skepta, Wiley, Novelist, Fekky, Krept & Konan,


Question: Who is the mother of Kanye's first child?

Answer: Kim Kardashian

Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. In April 2012, West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kardashian. West and Kardashian became engaged in October 2013, and married on May 24, 2014, at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Their private ceremony was subject to widespread mainstream coverage, with West taking issue with the couple's portrayal in the media. They have three children: daughters North "Nori" West (born June 2013) and Chicago West (born January 2018 of a surrogate pregnancy); and son Saint West (born December 2015). In April 2015, West and Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to


Question: What is Kanye West's first child's name?

Answer: North

Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. In April 2012, West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kardashian. West and Kardashian became engaged in October 2013, and married on May 24, 2014, at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Their private ceremony was subject to widespread mainstream coverage, with West taking issue with the couple's portrayal in the media. They have three children: daughters North "Nori" West (born June 2013) and Chicago West (born January 2018 of a surrogate pregnancy); and son Saint West (born December 2015). In April 2015, West and Kardashian traveled to Jerusalem to


Question: In what Italian city were Kim Kardashian and Kanye West wed?

Answer: Florence

engagement in October to widespread media attention. In November, West stated that he was beginning work on his next studio album, hoping to release it by mid-2014, with production by Rick Rubin and Q-Tip. In December 2013, Adidas announced the beginning of their official apparel collaboration with West, to be premiered the following year. In May 2014, West and Kardashian were married in a private ceremony in Florence, Italy, with a variety of artists and celebrities in attendance. West released a single, "Only One", featuring Paul McCartney, in December. "FourFiveSeconds", a single jointly produced with Rihanna and McCartney, was released


Question: What musician joined Kanye West on the song "Only One"?

Answer: Paul McCartney

in January 2015. West also appeared on the "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special", where he premiered a new song entitled "Wolves", featuring Sia Furler and fellow Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa. In February 2015, West premiered his clothing collaboration with Adidas, entitled Yeezy Season 1, to generally positive reviews. This would include West's Yeezy Boost sneakers. In March 2015, West released the single "All Day" featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney. West performed the song at the 2015 BRIT Awards with a number of US rappers and UK grime MC's including: Skepta, Wiley, Novelist, Fekky, Krept & Konan,


Question: What was the name of the Adidas clothing line by Kanye West that he released in 2013?

Answer: Yeezy Season 1

in January 2015. West also appeared on the "Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special", where he premiered a new song entitled "Wolves", featuring Sia Furler and fellow Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa. In February 2015, West premiered his clothing collaboration with Adidas, entitled Yeezy Season 1, to generally positive reviews. This would include West's Yeezy Boost sneakers. In March 2015, West released the single "All Day" featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney. West performed the song at the 2015 BRIT Awards with a number of US rappers and UK grime MC's including: Skepta, Wiley, Novelist, Fekky, Krept & Konan,


Question: What did Kanye change the title of his next planned album from So Help Me God to?

Answer: SWISH

Stormzy, Allan Kingdom, Theophilus London and Vic Mensa. He would premiere the second iteration of his clothing line, Yeezy Season 2, in September 2015 at New York Fashion Week. Having initially announced a new album entitled "So Help Me God" slated for a 2014 release, in March 2015 West announced that the album would instead be tentatively called "SWISH". On May 11, West was awarded an honorary doctorate by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his contributions to music, fashion, and popular culture, officially making him an honorary DFA. The next month, West headlined at the Glastonbury


Question: From which institution did Kanye receive an honorary doctorate?

Answer: Art Institute of Chicago

Stormzy, Allan Kingdom, Theophilus London and Vic Mensa. He would premiere the second iteration of his clothing line, Yeezy Season 2, in September 2015 at New York Fashion Week. Having initially announced a new album entitled "So Help Me God" slated for a 2014 release, in March 2015 West announced that the album would instead be tentatively called "SWISH". On May 11, West was awarded an honorary doctorate by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his contributions to music, fashion, and popular culture, officially making him an honorary DFA. The next month, West headlined at the Glastonbury


Question: How many people signed a petition to keep Kanye from performing at Glastonbury Festival?

Answer: 135,000

Festival in the UK, despite a petition signed by almost 135,000 people against his appearance. Toward the end of the set, West proclaimed himself: "the greatest living rock star on the planet." Media outlets, including social media sites such as Twitter, were divided on his performance. "NME" stated, "The decision to book West for the slot has proved controversial since its announcement, and the show itself appeared to polarise both Glastonbury goers and those who tuned in to watch on their TVs." The publication added that "he's letting his music speak for and prove itself." "The Guardian" said that "his


Question: What school awarded Kanye west an honorary doctorate?

Answer: School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Stormzy, Allan Kingdom, Theophilus London and Vic Mensa. He would premiere the second iteration of his clothing line, Yeezy Season 2, in September 2015 at New York Fashion Week. Having initially announced a new album entitled "So Help Me God" slated for a 2014 release, in March 2015 West announced that the album would instead be tentatively called "SWISH". On May 11, West was awarded an honorary doctorate by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his contributions to music, fashion, and popular culture, officially making him an honorary DFA. The next month, West headlined at the Glastonbury


Question: How many people petitioned his show at the Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK?

Answer: 135,000

Festival in the UK, despite a petition signed by almost 135,000 people against his appearance. Toward the end of the set, West proclaimed himself: "the greatest living rock star on the planet." Media outlets, including social media sites such as Twitter, were divided on his performance. "NME" stated, "The decision to book West for the slot has proved controversial since its announcement, and the show itself appeared to polarise both Glastonbury goers and those who tuned in to watch on their TVs." The publication added that "he's letting his music speak for and prove itself." "The Guardian" said that "his


Question: What was the tentative release date announced for Kanye's next studio album?

Answer: February 11

On February 11, West premiered the album at Madison Square Garden as part of the presentation of his Yeezy Season 3 clothing line. Following the preview, West announced that he would be modifying the track list once more before its release to the public, and further delayed its release to finalize the recording of the track "Waves" at the behest of co-writer Chance the Rapper. He released the album exclusively on Tidal on February 14, 2016, following a performance on "SNL". Following its official streaming release, West continued to tinker with mixes of several tracks, describing the work as "a


Question: What was Kanye's next album renamed again to?

Answer: Waves

More Parties in LA" with Kendrick Lamar. This also revived the GOOD Fridays initiative in which he releases new singles every Friday. On January 26, 2016, West revealed he had renamed the album from "SWISH" to "Waves", and also announced the premier of his Yeezy Season 3 clothing line at Madison Square Garden. In the weeks leading up to the album's release, West became embroiled in several Twitter controversies and released several changing iterations of the track list for the new album. Several days ahead of its release, West again changed the title, this time to "The Life of Pablo".


Question: With what other rapper did Kanye west have a Twitter feud with in early 2016?

Answer: Wiz Khalifa

West posted a tweet seemingly asserting Bill Cosby's innocence in the wake of over 50 women making allegations of sexual assault directed at Cosby and became involved in a short-lived social media altercation with rapper Wiz Khalifa on Twitter that eventually involved their mutual ex-partner, Amber Rose, who protested to West's mention of her and Khalifa's child. The feud involved allegations by Rose concerning her sexual relationship with West, and received significant media attention. The track "Famous" met with scrutiny on social media for a controversial lyrical reference to American singer Taylor Swift, partially in relation to West's interruption of


Question: What became the final title of Kanye's next album?

Answer: The Life of Pablo

More Parties in LA" with Kendrick Lamar. This also revived the GOOD Fridays initiative in which he releases new singles every Friday. On January 26, 2016, West revealed he had renamed the album from "SWISH" to "Waves", and also announced the premier of his Yeezy Season 3 clothing line at Madison Square Garden. In the weeks leading up to the album's release, West became embroiled in several Twitter controversies and released several changing iterations of the track list for the new album. Several days ahead of its release, West again changed the title, this time to "The Life of Pablo".