Kanye West is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He was born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. West first gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he produced hit singles for various artists. West released his debut album, "The College Dropout," in
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T.I. had to check a DJ who didn't know his musical history at a recent tribute concert for the late Grand Hustle VP Clay Harris in Bankhead, Atlanta, GA.