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Line 34: − − == Personal life == − Kanye West's mother Donda, a former chair of the English department at Chicago State University who acted as Kanye's manager, died Nov 10, 2007 following a cosmetic surgery procedure. She was 58 years old.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20159597,00.html</ref> West is engaged to be married to Alexis Phifer.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20037945,00.html</ref> His father, Ray West, a [[sociology]] professor and former member of the [[Black Panther Party]] <ref>http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/5241</ref><ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/kanyes%20dad%20lashes%20out%20at%20sons%20lyrics_27_01_2006]</ref> − − In 2016 West was hospitalized after an emotional break, which led him to cancel a then-ongoing tour. After the incident he began to study Christianity, finally announcing his conversion in 2019. In October 2019 he released [[Jesus Is King (album)|''Jesus Is King'']], an album of religious material. Despite secular media basically criticizing the album, it set ''Billboard'' records in topping 22 different charts, holding down all top 10 spots on two charts (actually holding down the #11 spot as well on the Hot Gospel Songs chart), and having all 11 songs debut on the Hot 100 chart. West required those working on the album to practice a sexually-pure lifestyle.<ref>Mendez, Marisa (October 24, 2019). [https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/10/kanye-west-premarital-sex-jesus-is-king/ Kanye West Admits He Asked People Working on His New Album to Not Have Premarital Sex]. ''XXL''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.<br>See also: − *Van Maren, Jonathon (October 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/why-kanye-west-is-right-in-saying-porn-is-not-okay Why Kanye West is right in saying porn is ‘not okay’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> West's album ''Jesus Is King'' performed very well, reaching first place in number of sales.<ref>Madden, Nate (November 4, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/kanyes-jesus-king-album-debuts-no-1-billboard-charts-tying-record/ Kanye’s ''Jesus Is King'' album debuts at no. 1 on the ''Billboard'' charts, tying record]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref> Line 39:
Line 41: − − [[Liberal]]s have criticized West – like they do for all blacks who are not liberal Democrats – for deviating from left-wing orthodoxy.<ref>Byas, Steve (October 12, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/30320-kanye-west-latest-black-person-attacked-for-deviating-from-liberal-dogma Kanye West Latest Black Person Attacked for Deviating From Liberal Dogma]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 15, 2018.</ref>
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West began writing [[poetry]] at the age of five.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kanye and His Mom Shared Special Bond|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2007-11-13/news/0711130488_1_chicago-state-university-degree-from-auburn-university-kanye-west|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=November 13, 2007|accessdate=}}</ref> West has been labeled [[illiterate]] by [[racist]] [[liberal]]s and [[Democrat]]s.<ref>https://youtu.be/Etvn37wekw8</ref> According to [[CNN]], West is an example of "what happens when negroes don't read"<ref>
West began writing [[poetry]] at the age of five.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kanye and His Mom Shared Special Bond|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2007-11-13/news/0711130488_1_chicago-state-university-degree-from-auburn-university-kanye-west|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=November 13, 2007|accessdate=}}</ref> West has been labeled [[illiterate]] by [[racist]] [[liberal]]s and [[Democrat]]s.<ref>https://youtu.be/Etvn37wekw8</ref> According to [[CNN]], West is an example of "what happens when negroes don't read"<ref>
https://www.thewrap.com/don-lemon-laughs-as-cnn-panel-mocks-kanye-west-as-token-negro-video/</ref> by a fellow black American on [[CNN]].
https://www.thewrap.com/don-lemon-laughs-as-cnn-panel-mocks-kanye-west-as-token-negro-video/</ref> by a fellow black American on [[CNN]].
== Personal life ==
Kanye West's mother Donda, a former chair of the English department at Chicago State University who acted as Kanye's manager, died Nov 10, 2007 following a cosmetic surgery procedure. She was 58 years old.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20159597,00.html</ref> West is engaged to be married to Alexis Phifer.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20037945,00.html</ref> His father, Ray West, a [[sociology]] professor and former member of the [[Black Panther Party]] <ref>http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/5241</ref><ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/kanyes%20dad%20lashes%20out%20at%20sons%20lyrics_27_01_2006]</ref>
In 2016 West was hospitalized after an emotional break, which led him to cancel a then-ongoing tour. After the incident he began to study Christianity, finally announcing his conversion in 2019. In October 2019 he released [[Jesus Is King (album)|''Jesus Is King'']], an album of religious material. Despite secular media basically criticizing the album, it set ''Billboard'' records in topping 22 different charts, holding down all top 10 spots on two charts (actually holding down the #11 spot as well on the Hot Gospel Songs chart), and having all 11 songs debut on the Hot 100 chart. West required those working on the album to practice a sexually-pure lifestyle.<ref>Mendez, Marisa (October 24, 2019). [https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/10/kanye-west-premarital-sex-jesus-is-king/ Kanye West Admits He Asked People Working on His New Album to Not Have Premarital Sex]. ''XXL''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.<br>See also:
*Van Maren, Jonathon (October 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/why-kanye-west-is-right-in-saying-porn-is-not-okay Why Kanye West is right in saying porn is ‘not okay’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> West's album ''Jesus Is King'' performed very well, reaching first place in number of sales.<ref>Madden, Nate (November 4, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/kanyes-jesus-king-album-debuts-no-1-billboard-charts-tying-record/ Kanye’s ''Jesus Is King'' album debuts at no. 1 on the ''Billboard'' charts, tying record]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref>
==2020 Presidential campaign==
==2020 Presidential campaign==
Secretary of State Frank LaRose under the guidance of Ohio GOP Governor [[Mike DeWine]] fought hard to keep Kanye off ballot. On a technicality, Kanye was denied ballot access. This decision would face additional legal scrutiny. LaRose fought against Kanye's inclusion at the [[Ohio]] Supreme Court, and won. <ref>[https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/election-2020/ohio-supreme-court-ruling-keeps-kanye-west-off-ohio-presidential-ballot Ohio Supreme Court ruling keeps Kanye West off Ohio presidential ballot, News 5, September 10, 2020]</ref>
Secretary of State Frank LaRose under the guidance of Ohio GOP Governor [[Mike DeWine]] fought hard to keep Kanye off ballot. On a technicality, Kanye was denied ballot access. This decision would face additional legal scrutiny. LaRose fought against Kanye's inclusion at the [[Ohio]] Supreme Court, and won. <ref>[https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/election-2020/ohio-supreme-court-ruling-keeps-kanye-west-off-ohio-presidential-ballot Ohio Supreme Court ruling keeps Kanye West off Ohio presidential ballot, News 5, September 10, 2020]</ref>
West is a frequent target of media criticism – like they do for all blacks who are not liberal Democrats – for deviating from left-wing orthodoxy.<ref>Byas, Steve (October 12, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/30320-kanye-west-latest-black-person-attacked-for-deviating-from-liberal-dogma Kanye West Latest Black Person Attacked for Deviating From Liberal Dogma]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 15, 2018.</ref>
==Tours==
In November 2019 West performed a surprise concert of his album ''Jesus is King'' for 200 male inmates at Harris County jail in [[Houston]], [[Texas]]. West later performed for a smaller crowd of female inmates. According to [[CNN]]. the concert left many inmates in tears, and West said his purpose was “a mission, not a show.” Texas governor [[Greg Abbott]] praised West's actions saying in a [[tweet]], “What @kanyewest does to inspire the incarcerated is transformative. Saving one soul at a time.”<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/16/abbott-texas-kanye-jail/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10953</ref>
In November 2019 West performed a surprise concert of his album ''Jesus is King'' for 200 male inmates at Harris County jail in [[Houston]], [[Texas]]. West later performed for a smaller crowd of female inmates. According to [[CNN]]. the concert left many inmates in tears, and West said his purpose was “a mission, not a show.” Texas governor [[Greg Abbott]] praised West's actions saying in a [[tweet]], “What @kanyewest does to inspire the incarcerated is transformative. Saving one soul at a time.”<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/16/abbott-texas-kanye-jail/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10953</ref>
Kanye reassured the audience that a shift was happening and that his conversion to Christianity is a major part of that shift. “Jesus has won the victory because now the greatest artist that [[God]] has ever created is working for him…All of that arrogance and confidence and cockiness y’all seen me use before, God is now using for Him.” West turned his attention to [[Cultural Marxism|cultural degeneracy]], telling the crowd; “We have our own daughters and we’re still rapping about trying to hook up with somebody’s daughter.” He went on to urge parents about the necessity of “protecting your kids from the indoctrination of the media, the thousands of thousands of images that are fed to children by the age of 6 or 7.”<ref>https://summit.news/2019/11/18/kanye-protect-your-kids-from-being-indoctrinated-by-hollywood-the-media/</ref>
Kanye reassured the audience that a shift was happening and that his conversion to Christianity is a major part of that shift. “Jesus has won the victory because now the greatest artist that [[God]] has ever created is working for him…All of that arrogance and confidence and cockiness y’all seen me use before, God is now using for Him.” West turned his attention to [[Cultural Marxism|cultural degeneracy]], telling the crowd; “We have our own daughters and we’re still rapping about trying to hook up with somebody’s daughter.” He went on to urge parents about the necessity of “protecting your kids from the indoctrination of the media, the thousands of thousands of images that are fed to children by the age of 6 or 7.”<ref>https://summit.news/2019/11/18/kanye-protect-your-kids-from-being-indoctrinated-by-hollywood-the-media/</ref>
== Criticism==
== Criticism==
He also created a stir when he posed for the cover of the February 2006 ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine portraying [[Jesus Christ]], wearing a crown of thorns on his head with blood running down his face.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11009059/</ref>
He also created a stir when he posed for the cover of the February 2006 ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine portraying [[Jesus Christ]], wearing a crown of thorns on his head with blood running down his face.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11009059/</ref>
In 2015 Kanye West announced that he would be running for [[President of the United States of America]] in 2020. Many people joked about his announcement, however, 2016 [[Republican]] front-runner [[Donald Trump]] responded to the announcement saying, "I hope to run against him some day."
In 2015 Kanye West announced that he would be running for [[President of the United States of America]] in 2020. Many people joked about his announcement, however, 2016 [[Republican]] front-runner [[Donald Trump]] responded to the announcement saying, "I hope to run against him some day."