Kanye West.
American rapper and record producer (born 1977)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Kanye West announced multiple tour stops across the US, including Chicago, Houston, Dallas, and Arizona, with Don Toliver making a guest appearance.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Kanye West and Erykah Badu held a joint concert in Arlington, which set a record-breaking attendance for the tour.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Libertarian candidates, including Jill Stein and Kanye West, are competing in Iowa races.Some support1 report
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian visited Uganda, where West pledged to build a tourism school.Some support2 reports
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Security operations were coordinated to protect a concert involving Pramono and Kanye West.Some support1 report
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Kanye West is touring Indonesia for his first Southeast Asian stop, having previously performed in Arnhem and Almaty.Some support2 reports
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Kanye West's production utilized work from Warp producer Kwes, featuring Hudson Mohawke in 2013.Some support1 report
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Bianca Censori and Kanye West shared provocative photos on Instagram, with her wearing a Yeezy brand bodysuit.Well supported3 reports
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Saxon was renovating Kanye West's mansion in Malibu when Judge Hammond issued a verdict against the contractor.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Paloma and Kanye West are being discussed in relation to the debate over art versus the artist.Some support1 report
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Hit-Boy produced the iconic Watch The Throne album for Kanye West.Some support2 reports
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Kanye West faced concert cancellations and political backlash in Russia after voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler and Nazism.Some support1 report
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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and Forbes were involved in discussions regarding financial scrutiny, public life, music releases, and celebrity income and debt estimates.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Angie Nixon questioned Chuck Schumer about campaign funding, while Kanye West returned to Chicago for a street renaming ceremony.Some support2 reports
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Kanye West is planning his next tour stops, which may include Almaty, and he is traveling with a collaborator.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Kanye West attended a ceremony in the greater Chicago area held at Chicago State University, honoring his mother's legacy.Some support2 reports
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Digital projections simulate the Earth model involving Kanye West.Some support1 report
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Kanye West recently collaborated with Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott on new tracks and served as an executive producer.Some support1 report
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Cudi defended performing with Kanye West.Some support3 reports
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Arthur Jafa has an upcoming exhibition in New York, and he used Kanye West's track for his work, which he directed a music video for.Some support1 report
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Kanye West plans to establish Russia as a new home base, scheduling concerts and promoting Bianca's brand there.Some support1 report
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Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's speech at the VMAs, an action that reportedly changed her career trajectory.Some support2 reports
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Milo Yiannopoulos was deported by U.S. immigration authorities on 2026-08-29. He was an incendiary writer for Breitbart News and worked for Kanye West.Well supported5 reports
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Kanye West held a record-breaking homecoming tour in Chicago on September 10th.Some support1 report
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Burke sold unaired clips of Kanye West and faced DOJ charges after obtaining clips from Tucker Carlson's interview.Some support1 report
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Coodie and his partner worked in New York City, while Kanye West was an ambitious Chicago producer. Coodie's documentary was distributed by Netflix and included footage connected to Kanye West.Some support1 report
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Controversy regarding city-funded venues arises as Kanye West announces a return show in Arlington.Well supported7 reports
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Kanye West's planned concert shows in Poland and Italy have been scrapped.Some support2 reports
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North West used a sample of a song by Kanye West.Some support1 report
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Kanye West held a homecoming performance in Chicago on September 7th, collaborating with Future on tour.Some support2 reports
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Laura Loomer is detained by ICE in Louisiana while serving as spokesperson for Kanye West and Milo Yiannopoulos, leading to public feuds.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Kanye West is a Chicago native and performed there. Kim Kardashian founded the fashion company SKIMS.Some support1 report
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Kanye West made comments regarding the passing of Virgil Abloh, while Cudi and West are reportedly rebuilding their friendship.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Kanye West performed at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 1, 2026, collaborating with Kid Cudi.Some support1 report
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Kanye West performed in Chicago alongside John Legend, while also refusing to support his own presidential run.Some support3 reports
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Kanye West's business operations face challenges, including lost contracts due to offensive statements, while future stadium shows are booked in New Orleans and Chicago.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Milo Yiannopoulos, Kanye West, and Donald Trump are involved in a series of events including a dinner arrangement, a fallout over the Yeezy brand studio launch, and detention in Louisiana.Well supported22 reports6 developments inside
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Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested at the airport on September 2nd while connected to Kanye West and supporting Donald Trump's tough immigration policies.Some support3 reports
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DHS ordered Milo Yiannopoulos's removal to the UK, following his collaboration on MAGA projects and past support for Donald Trump.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Kanye West criticized government response to Hurricane Katrina while in New Orleans, and his music reflects on Chicago's cultural identity.Some support1 report
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Milo Yiannopoulos, former campaign advisor to Kanye West, was detained by DHS/ICE while in the U.S. after arriving from the UK.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Donda held listening events in Atlanta, where Kanye West used the project to redefine performance boundaries.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kanye West founded the creative content company Donda.Some support1 report
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Azealia Banks worked as a former tech editor for Kanye West, and her firm Tarantula managed her.Some support1 report
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DHS is enforcing immigration laws regarding foreign nationals, influenced by the policies of the current administration and the views of key figures.Some support2 reports
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Kanye West and Milo Yiannopoulos are linked through a professional capacity, having served together for nearly two years.Some support2 reports
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Kanye West is scheduled for an upcoming tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, and may meet with President Vladimir Putin.Well supported9 reports
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Kanye West's planned concert tour in Moscow at the Gazprom Arena has been canceled.Some support7 reports
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Complex ranked Kanye West's album catalog, while HipHopDX reported on his activities.Some support1 report
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Kanye West's concert tour faced cancellations in Poland and France, while tickets for a San Antonio show became available.Well supported5 reports
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Kanye West is scheduled to perform in St. Petersburg, Russia, on January 1, 2025.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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In 2019, Kanye West was reportedly linked to an incident in Calabasas described as 'West's blessings rain down on Calabasas.'Some support1 report
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Bill Hader discussed the origin of the joke involving Kanye West.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Kanye West's music gained popularity on Spotify and was produced in Wyoming in 2018.Some support1 report
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Kanye West's concert in Algarve, Portugal, is facing cancellation due to accusations of glorifying Nazism and antisemitism.Some support5 reports
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Atomic performed an iconic catalogue spanning generations, featuring artists like Madonna, Kanye West, and Kate Bush.Some support1 report
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Kanye West's Yeezy label has hired a new producer.Some support2 reports
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Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pharrell Williams collaborated on the CRS supergroup project.Some support2 reports
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The lineup for Summer Jam 2026 has been announced, featuring Max B, G Herbo, Ice Spice, Conway The Machine, and Cash Cobain. Kanye West has also influenced the event's history.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Ministry of Culture allocated funds for Kanye West's concert in Tirana, where the parliament is located.Some support1 report
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Around Kanye West this week
News at the entities that move Kanye West most-
Kim Kardashian StructuralKim Kardashian attended an event in Los Angeles on November 9, 2026.Moves Kanye West
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Kendrick Lamar TransactionalKendrick Lamar and SZA released the song "luther," which Billboard subsequently removed from the chart due to a rule change.Moves Kanye West
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Home Office StructuralHome Office sets new standards for asylum claims, driven by poor living conditions in Africa.Moves Kanye West
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Gina Ortiz Jones OperationalBrooks opposes ICE opening offices in Dallas, while the Mayor contacted Brooks leadership regarding leases for a former base.Moves Kanye West
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Poland StructuralPoland and Czech Republic are seeing a growing rate of international arrivals, driven by snow tourism.Moves Kanye West
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San Antonio OperationalA convention and expo related to reverse mortgages was held in San Antonio on November 5, 2026.Moves Kanye West
Connections
The 40 strongest of 195, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Milo Yiannopoulos Structural
Milo Yiannopoulos served Kanye West in high-level capacities, including chief of staff, spokesperson, and political aide.
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Gina Ortiz Jones Operational
Gina Ortiz Jones actively opposes Kanye West's concerts and activities due to his controversial and antisemitic remarks.
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Kim Kardashian Structural
The relationship is defined by marriage, shared public life, and joint parenting responsibilities.
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Bianca Censori Structural
The entities maintain a formal marital relationship and actively co-promote their public personas and brands.
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North West Structural
A is the biological parent of B, establishing a foundational familial dependency.
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Arlington Transactional
Kanye West performed a concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, achieving record attendance.
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Tirana Shared context
Kanye West performed a concert in Tirana on July 11.
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J. Cole Transactional
J. Cole utilized a sample from Kanye West's creative work.
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Donda Structural
Kanye West founded Donda, utilizing the company as a creative content platform to redefine his artistic boundaries.
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Albania Transactional
Kanye West's tour dates are scheduled in Albania, with the government providing funding and expecting a temporary economic boost.
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Breitbart News Structural
Kanye West held the functional role of senior editor at Breitbart News.
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San Antonio Operational
Kanye West's concert tour utilizes San Antonio's infrastructure while the city council and mayor navigate political and regulatory challenges regarding its hosting.
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Adidas AG Operational
Kanye West and Adidas have engaged in brand collaborations, financial transactions, and conflict over business contracts.
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Yeezy Structural
Yeezy is the brand name and operational extension of Kanye West's persona and label.
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Tampa Transactional
Kanye West is scheduled to perform in Tampa, and the location is noted as a significant draw for the artist.
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Edi Rama Transactional
Edi Rama used his political platform to fund and promote Kanye West's concert in Albania, benefiting both profiles.
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2 Chainz Operational
The two entities have actively collaborated on music projects, including work with Kid Cudi.
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Kendrick Lamar Transactional
A's music video incorporated deep fake imagery of B.
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Superdome Transactional
Kanye West performed at the Superdome on August 29, 2026.
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Lil Durk Transactional
Kanye West publicly appeared at Lil Durk's trial to offer support.
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Kent Transactional
B was involved in assisting A during a presidential campaign bid.
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Almaty Operational
Kanye West performed a sold-out concert in Almaty, marking a direct cultural interaction between the artist and the city.
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Poland Structural
Poland has formally banned Kanye West's appearances, restricting his activities within the country.
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Big Sean Transactional
Kanye West signed Big Sean to the G.O.O.D. Music label.
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GAMMA Transactional
Kanye West utilized GAMMA as the distribution infrastructure for the release of the album 'Bully'.
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Common Operational
The artists share a professional history and have collaborated on music projects.
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Adolf Hitler Mentioned together
Kanye West has repeatedly made public statements praising and glorifying Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology.
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Pete Davidson Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing public disputes and conflicts stemming from personal choices and past friendships.
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city council Operational
Kanye West's public actions and statements are actively debated and challenged by the city council's tolerance limits.
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Bully Structural
Kanye West created and released the deluxe album titled Bully.
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Czech Republic Transactional
Concerts planned in the Czech Republic were cancelled due to Kanye West's views.
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Milo Structural
Milo was employed by Kanye West's professional sphere during the relevant period, though the relationship is reportedly strained.
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Future Operational
Future and Kanye West collaborated on a tour.
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Home Office Structural
The Home Office formally regulated Kanye West, denying him entry to the UK based on public good concerns.
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Bianca Operational
Kanye West is actively leveraging his influence to push Bianca's brand into the Russian market.
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Jakarta Shared context
Kanye West's concerts are scheduled and held in Jakarta, utilizing the city as a performance venue and attracting attendees.
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Andre Troutman Operational
Andre Troutman and Kanye West collaborate professionally, touring and performing songs together.
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Bully Structural
Kanye West is actively promoting Bully as his latest project.
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Diamond Operational
The relationship is characterized by an ongoing tour partnership and shared label history.
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MTV Operational
Kanye West utilized MTV's VMA event as a platform for his commentary.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
8 events- Kanye West and Kim Kardashian visited Uganda, where West pledged to build a tourism school.
- Security operations were coordinated to protect a concert involving Pramono and Kanye West.
- Kanye West is touring Indonesia for his first Southeast Asian stop, having previously performed in Arnhem and Almaty.
- Kanye West's production utilized work from Warp producer Kwes, featuring Hudson Mohawke in 2013.
- Saxon was renovating Kanye West's mansion in Malibu when Judge Hammond issued a verdict against the contractor.
- Paloma and Kanye West are being discussed in relation to the debate over art versus the artist.
- Hit-Boy produced the iconic Watch The Throne album for Kanye West.
- Kanye West faced concert cancellations and political backlash in Russia after voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler and Nazism.
September 2026
21 events- Kanye West announced multiple tour stops across the US, including Chicago, Houston, Dallas, and Arizona, with Don Toliver making a guest appearance.
- Angie Nixon questioned Chuck Schumer about campaign funding, while Kanye West returned to Chicago for a street renaming ceremony.
- Kanye West attended a ceremony in the greater Chicago area held at Chicago State University, honoring his mother's legacy.
- Digital projections simulate the Earth model involving Kanye West.
- Kanye West recently collaborated with Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott on new tracks and served as an executive producer.
- Cudi defended performing with Kanye West.
- Arthur Jafa has an upcoming exhibition in New York, and he used Kanye West's track for his work, which he directed a music video for.
- Kanye West plans to establish Russia as a new home base, scheduling concerts and promoting Bianca's brand there.
- Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's speech at the VMAs, an action that reportedly changed her career trajectory.
- Kanye West held a record-breaking homecoming tour in Chicago on September 10th.
- Burke sold unaired clips of Kanye West and faced DOJ charges after obtaining clips from Tucker Carlson's interview.
- Coodie and his partner worked in New York City, while Kanye West was an ambitious Chicago producer. Coodie's documentary was distributed by Netflix and included footage connected to Kanye West.
- Controversy regarding city-funded venues arises as Kanye West announces a return show in Arlington.
- Kanye West's planned concert shows in Poland and Italy have been scrapped.
- North West used a sample of a song by Kanye West.
- Kanye West held a homecoming performance in Chicago on September 7th, collaborating with Future on tour.
- Kanye West is a Chicago native and performed there. Kim Kardashian founded the fashion company SKIMS.
- Kanye West performed at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 1, 2026, collaborating with Kid Cudi.
- Kanye West performed in Chicago alongside John Legend, while also refusing to support his own presidential run.
- Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested at the airport on September 2nd while connected to Kanye West and supporting Donald Trump's tough immigration policies.
- Kanye West criticized government response to Hurricane Katrina while in New Orleans, and his music reflects on Chicago's cultural identity.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
26 events- Bianca Censori and Kanye West shared provocative photos on Instagram, with her wearing a Yeezy brand bodysuit.
- Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and Forbes were involved in discussions regarding financial scrutiny, public life, music releases, and celebrity income and debt estimates.
- Kanye West is planning his next tour stops, which may include Almaty, and he is traveling with a collaborator.
- Milo Yiannopoulos was deported by U.S. immigration authorities on 2026-08-29. He was an incendiary writer for Breitbart News and worked for Kanye West.
- Laura Loomer is detained by ICE in Louisiana while serving as spokesperson for Kanye West and Milo Yiannopoulos, leading to public feuds.
- Kanye West's business operations face challenges, including lost contracts due to offensive statements, while future stadium shows are booked in New Orleans and Chicago.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, Milo Yiannopoulos, Kanye West, and Donald Trump are involved in a series of events including a dinner arrangement, a fallout over the Yeezy brand studio launch, and detention in Louisiana.
- DHS ordered Milo Yiannopoulos's removal to the UK, following his collaboration on MAGA projects and past support for Donald Trump.
- Milo Yiannopoulos, former campaign advisor to Kanye West, was detained by DHS/ICE while in the U.S. after arriving from the UK.
- Donda held listening events in Atlanta, where Kanye West used the project to redefine performance boundaries.
- Kanye West founded the creative content company Donda.
- Azealia Banks worked as a former tech editor for Kanye West, and her firm Tarantula managed her.
- DHS is enforcing immigration laws regarding foreign nationals, influenced by the policies of the current administration and the views of key figures.
- Kanye West and Milo Yiannopoulos are linked through a professional capacity, having served together for nearly two years.
- Kanye West is scheduled for an upcoming tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, and may meet with President Vladimir Putin.
- Kanye West's planned concert tour in Moscow at the Gazprom Arena has been canceled.
- Complex ranked Kanye West's album catalog, while HipHopDX reported on his activities.
- Kanye West is scheduled to perform in St. Petersburg, Russia, on January 1, 2025.
- In 2019, Kanye West was reportedly linked to an incident in Calabasas described as 'West's blessings rain down on Calabasas.'
- Bill Hader discussed the origin of the joke involving Kanye West.
- Kanye West's music gained popularity on Spotify and was produced in Wyoming in 2018.
- Kanye West's concert in Algarve, Portugal, is facing cancellation due to accusations of glorifying Nazism and antisemitism.
- Atomic performed an iconic catalogue spanning generations, featuring artists like Madonna, Kanye West, and Kate Bush.
- Kanye West's Yeezy label has hired a new producer.
- Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pharrell Williams collaborated on the CRS supergroup project.
- The Ministry of Culture allocated funds for Kanye West's concert in Tirana, where the parliament is located.
July 2026
2 events- Kanye West made comments regarding the passing of Virgil Abloh, while Cudi and West are reportedly rebuilding their friendship.
- The lineup for Summer Jam 2026 has been announced, featuring Max B, G Herbo, Ice Spice, Conway The Machine, and Cash Cobain. Kanye West has also influenced the event's history.