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Section sizes

Section size for Kanye West (41 sections)
Section name	Byte count	Section total
(Top)	11,308	11,308
Early life	8,657	8,657
Musical career	21	110,723
1996–2002: Early work and Roc-A-Fella	8,916	8,916
2003–2006: The College Dropout and Late Registration	11,478	11,478
2007–2009: Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, and VMAs incident	16,474	16,474
2010–2012: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Watch the Throne, and Cruel Summer	9,429	9,429
2013–2015: Yeezus and the Yeezus Tour	13,564	13,564
2016–2017: The Life of Pablo and tour cancellation	13,543	13,543
2017–2019: Ye and the Wyoming Sessions	11,134	11,134
2019–2022: Jesus Is King, Donda, and Donda 2	16,005	16,005
2023–present: Vultures trilogy and Y3	10,159	10,159
Musical style	14,402	14,402
Other ventures	21	52,368
Fashion	11,073	11,073
Business ventures	14,430	14,430
Philanthropy	6,766	6,766
Acting and filmmaking	5,071	5,071
Presidential campaigns	80	15,007
2020	11,384	11,384
2024	3,543	3,543
Views	8,812	8,812
Personal life	3,370	40,150
Relationships and family	33	17,418
Kim Kardashian	9,544	9,544
Other relationships	7,841	7,841
Legal problems	4,012	4,012
Religious beliefs	3,001	3,001
Politics	3,768	3,768
Mental health	8,581	8,581
Musical impact	13,887	13,887
Awards and achievements	12,607	12,607
Discography	1,207	1,207
Videography	334	334
Tours	570	570
Books	247	247
See also	161	161
Notes	43	43
References	44	44
Further reading	204	204
External links	5,238	5,238
Total	280,962	280,962

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RM, Kanye West → Ye (rapper), Not moved, 13 December 2021, discussion
RM, Kanye West → Ye, Speedy close, 17 February 2022, discussion
RM, Kanye West → Ye (artist), Not moved, 3 November 2022, discussion
RM, Kanye West → Ye (Artist), Not moved, 20 September 2023, discussion

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The result was: rejected by reviewer, closed by AirshipJungleman29 talk 12:52, 19 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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... that articles about Kanye West's music has the most good articles in all WikiProject Music?
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Created by YrMydriayWiki (talk). Self-nominated at 18:32, 18 December 2023 (UTC). Post-promotion hook changes for this nom will be logged at Template talk:Did you know nominations/Kanye West; consider watching this nomination, if it is successful, until the hook appears on the Main Page.[reply]

Hi YrMydriayWiki - welcome to Wikipedia! I'm not sure if you looked through the criteria for a nomination, but this article doesn't meet them: it's not new, and we need a citation for the hook, so I have to fail it. Please check out the Teahouse if you have any questions about how the site works/if you need help! Kind regards, Frzzl talk; contribs 18:45, 18 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Apology to the Jewish community

Recently, Kanye West has apologized to the actions that he did in late 2022, however this maybe a stunt for his upcoming album BavKraft (talk) 09:43, 26 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Regardless of sincerity and questionable timing, the fact that he apologized is probably worth including looking at the amount of coverage it's been getting. Maybe add a sentence at the end of the views section? Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 14:07, 26 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe, Although i feel like he still holds some his "former" views. BavKraft (talk) 15:49, 26 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Regardless if you believe his views have changed or not he did apologize thus it is relevant to put it there. 2604:3D08:747B:4900:A150:360A:2B18:6ADF (talk) 20:36, 26 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

this is an encyclopaedia though (with instructions) he did apologise - we shouldn’t be omitting fact (regardless of sincerity of which we do not know - doesn’t matter if we doubt it) - as it is censorship Dwardyboy (talk) 22:28, 23 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Apology to the Jewish community written in Hebrew seems crucial to be added Source: https://apnews.com/article/ye-kanye-antisemitism-apology-40450fa8868c660d954b672d5dfbcc3a 2601:14E:80:46D0:4D0B:6A3C:BDD:62D8 (talk) 06:55, 28 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I've added a sentence to the views section. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 10:16, 28 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Kanye dead on 27 of December 2023 2605:B100:D11:DF9C:F03B:F130:74AD:BE4 (talk) 06:12, 28 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. 💜 melecie talk - 06:27, 28 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Kanye is married to Bianca Censori from 2023 82.46.69.54 (talk) 20:27, 30 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:50, 30 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It might be time to create Talk:Kanye West/FAQ. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:51, 30 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Donda 2 is a studio album, not a demo. 2601:646:A201:1240:6C96:A2CD:16EE:D187 (talk) 05:29, 17 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: I'm not exactly sure what constitutes a studio album, but the album being available only through a discontinued stem player surely counters that claim. Are you aware of any reliable sources calling it a "studio album"? Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 12:07, 17 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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He's married to Bianca Censori. Tronfa (talk) 03:58, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Muboshgu (talk) 04:01, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ye's new spouse.

In December 2022, Ye was legally and officially wed to Bianca Censori, so should we not update his spouses to say Bianca Censori? Add Bianca Censori to current spouse list. Reinkanyeted (talk) 13:45, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No reliable source has verified the report by the Daily Mail, which itself is unreliable. See Talk:Kanye West/Archive 15#Marriage to Censori. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 17:52, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It isn't just Daily Mail reporting this, it has been multiple news outlets, search engines, and even Ye himself stating that the marriage is legal and valid. At least it is in the eyes of the court. Reinkanyeted (talk) 18:08, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please list a reliable source that has independently verified the marriage. The ones I've seen merely cite this Daily Mail exclusive. The Daily Mail is deprecated, see WP:DAILYMAIL. West himself is not a reliable source in this case, see WP:ABOUTSELF. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 18:18, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Denying the holocaust

Good day to you. Thank you for existing. I read on this article second paragraph that Kanye West has mentioned denying the holocaust. Kanye has said many things but this isn't one of them. Please can you take this off as only facts should exist. One love 51.179.170.20 (talk) 14:03, 27 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Citations exist for a reason. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 14:09, 27 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This claim has not citation. Remove this slanderous nonsense. 2603:7081:7600:A73D:1470:DE2E:206F:D7A3 (talk) 21:17, 11 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

In Kanye West#Views, it is cited with this. We can expand it to note that he specifically said "He had a really cool outfit and he was a really good architect ... and he didn't kill 6 million Jews."[1] – Muboshgu (talk) 21:32, 11 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Genres

Genres:

Cited can these be the genres? As hip hop is a main genre consisting of various genres? BigWarren5 (talk) 12:28, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hip hop contains various genres. BigWarren5 (talk) 13:28, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

But so does pop. I think we should just go with what reliable sources say. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 20:22, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes but also include pop rap?

BigWarren5 (talk) 12:11, 2 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Requesting to add Kanye Wests second marriage to Bianca Censori to page, as it was deemed an official marriage starting in December of 2022. 2600:100A:B039:D6B2:BC51:EFD8:D475:DC2B (talk) 13:08, 2 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 14:10, 2 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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I want to edit 2605:B100:507:89BF:28DF:FABD:A073:F8D9 (talk) 00:37, 14 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone may add them for you. – Muboshgu (talk) 00:39, 14 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Kanye and Ty Dolla Sign's supergroup will be headlining Rolling Loud on Thursday night, announced 2/15/24. Tronfa (talk) 21:20, 15 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 01:58, 16 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Lift yourself description

The single Lift Yourself is mentioned in the article one, saying "Shortly thereafter, West released the non-album singles "Lift Yourself", a "strange, gibberish track" featuring nonsensical lyrics." This description seems a little biased, and it also fails to include the fact that this song is intended to be a Drake diss track. Polyfix (talk) 00:14, 28 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, it's a subjective statement and it's unattributed. I've removed it. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 01:46, 28 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Y3 was debunked as a rumor by Kanye West himself on Instagram. Tronfa (talk) 00:22, 1 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Also please note that instagram is not considered a reliable source on wikipedia. Jamedeus (talk) 00:37, 1 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Remove the information about Y3 from the Wikipedia page, Kanye addressed the rumors himself on his own Instagram page and debunked them, https://www.instagram.com/according2hiphop/p/C38nBPOyIVA/. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tronfa (talk • contribs) 01:38, 2 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Y3 is not a real album. This was confirmed by Kanye himself. All mentions of this supposed album should be removed. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3-8ZqiOWZy/?img_index=1 JamesEdwardJohnson (talk) 01:47, 2 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. We need an independent reliable source. Mokadoshi (talk) 22:57, 5 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Lorenzo223838388 (talk) 14:17, 7 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I believe that Kanye west is one of the greatest rappers of all time and saying the he is not even top 5 is unbelievable to me and many other amazing people he is yezzus ye Mr west is the greatest rapper he should be praised and honored by his greatness that he even showed up to this fake shit so go ahead go nuts, quoted by Kanye he is bound 2 be on that list

Not done: This edit will raise POV and neutrality issues, so I cannot implement it. Sincerely, Guessitsavis (she/they) (Talk) 15:15, 7 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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173.48.213.229 (talk) 02:34, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to edit this so I can add onto some thing that people don't know a lot about Kanye

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Hello, I would like to edit to correct grammar, Spelling, and most importantly facts! I want people to not only understand due to the punctuation, I want them to see the correct facts. TheFactLover (talk) 02:40, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone may add them for you. Jamedeus (talk) 02:57, 8 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Removal of Y3 from the Vultures and Y3 section

It has been confirmed by Ye that there will not be Y3 and it should be removed. If I could add a photo then it would be more clear. Penaltyfarmer (talk) 05:58, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Has he actually disputed that it was ever going to be made or has he just stopped making it? Are there reliable independent sources for these claims? Wholesale removal of any mention of the album is unlikely since it's been covered a great deal already. Throast ^{{{ping}} me!} (talk | contribs) 08:47, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Kanye confirmed in DMs from Yefanatics that "This is fake news...Ain't no album called Y3" Penaltyfarmer (talk) 20:11, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey can I blank the fucking page please Zoey 101 fan 3 (talk) 02:22, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 02:43, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Renaming Y3 references to "upcoming album"

Because Ye said that the album won't be called Y3, the name should be removed and replaced with "upcoming album" as a placeholder for now. Dudeguy24 (talk) 22:41, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Ye's father Ray West is not mentioned in the parents section Cezy1409 (talk) 19:02, 23 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

scrictly referred to as “ye”

ye recently exclaimed only being called “ye” and that the name “kanye west” was a slave name. my thinking is that spotify and apple music are gonna refer to him as ye now instead of kanye west which brings up the question wether or not the article name should be called “Ye (musician)” or somethinh like that instead of “Kanye West” Purpetic (talk) 20:11, 23 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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+== scrictly referred to as “ye” ==
+ye recently exclaimed only being called “ye” and that the name “kanye west” was a slave name. my thinking is that spotify and apple music are gonna refer to him as ye now instead of kanye west which brings up the question wether or not the article name should be called “Ye (musician)” or somethinh like that instead of “Kanye West” [[User:Purpetic|Purpetic]] ([[User talk:Purpetic|talk]]) 20:11, 23 March 2024 (UTC)