Rapper Kanye West renames himself from Ye to Ye Ye: Report
Kanye West announced changing his name to 'Ye'. (Photo Credit: X/Ye)
On June 1, Ye hinted at this shift on X, writing, 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye. Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is (sic)."His chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, emphasised the significance of the change earlier this year, saying, 'Ye is one of the most recognisable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes... The change was made fully, legally, and permanently.'advertisementKnown for his genre-defining music and larger-than-life persona, Ye has won 24 Grammy Awards and remains a pioneering force in hip-hop. From 'The College Dropout' to 'Yeezus', his sound has continuously evolved.Beyond music, he has made headlines for his fashion empire and personal life. He was previously married to Kim Kardashian, with whom he shares four children, and is currently married to Bianca Censori.Must Watch
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