Kanye Omari West started as a beat-maker. He made his name in the early 2000s with Roc-A-Fella Records. Then came The College Dropout in 2004. It changed everything.
He kept the momentum going. Late Registration followed in 2005. Graduation dropped in 2007. He kept pushing boundaries with Yeezus in 2013. The Life of Pablo came next in 2016. Critics loved the artistry. Fans bought the records.
Then came the fashion. In February 2015, he unveiled YEEZY. It wasn’t just music anymore. It was a lifestyle brand. His personality was loud. Flamboyant. Unapologetic.
But the noise grew louder than the music.
He started talking about politics. Then race. The comments got darker. He made antisemitic remarks. He released music that crossed lines. People were watching. Waiting for a reaction.
The backlash hit hard in 2022. Companies left. Adidas ended their endorsement deals. The brands he once partnered with turned their backs.
Did he stop? No.
In December 2023, he posted an apology on Instagram. To the Jewish community. He said he was sorry. But then he kept going. More offensive comments about Jews. About the Holocaust.
The consequences followed. He was barred entry to Britain. Why? Because of a music festival scheduled for July 2026. The gates closed. Not just for him. For his future there.
It’s a story of ascent. And fall. And repetition.
