Kanye West

Kanye West

rapper United States

Kanye West, also known as Ye, is a highly influential American rapper, producer, and fashion designer known for his innovative contributions to music and his outspoken personality. Throughout his career, he has released several critically acclaimed albums and has made headlines not only for his music but also for his controversial statements and actions. Recently, West has come under fire for making antisemitic remarks and expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for action against him.

Born on Jun 08, 1977 (48 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
115,847
Power
4,832$
Sentiment
4.43
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 3.00 0.16% +10% 38,005,238 65,629 $1,700,000 2,936$
Costa Rica 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 5,094,118 3,859 $62,000 47$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,082 $700,000 573$
Croatia 1 3.00 0.08% +0% 4,105,267 3,120 $68,000 52$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,274 $2,700,000 1,164$
Iceland 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 341,243 264 $24,000 19$
Serbia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 8,737,371 6,619 $55,000 42$
Totals 8 132,823,870 115,847 $5,309,000 4,833$
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Recent Mentions

Iceland Iceland: Kim Kardashian has four children with her ex-husband, musician Kanye West. 6

Morgunblaðið: „Ég trúi ekki á heimavinnu“

Canada Canada: Teens have been seen spraying swastika graffiti on bridges alongside the lyrics of Kanye West’s banned song Heil Hitler. 2

The Globe and Mail: In Germany, the extreme right is rising. How did my adopted country forget so much?

Canada Canada: Kanye West raised eyebrows when he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. 4

The Globe and Mail: Why Taylor Swift’s engagement is a huge moment for millennials (and it’s not because they’re vapid)

Slovakia Slovakia: Kanye West, also known as Ye, is facing backlash for his planned concert in Prague due to his controversial statements and actions. 2

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Kanye West zahrá v Prahe. Alebo skôr nie

Australia Australia: Burke said he had also cancelled visa applications from American political provocateur Candace Owens and rapper Kanye West because of comments they made which offended the Jewish community. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia, Burke hits back at Israel PM’s anger over Simcha Rothman visa denial