Starting out as hip-hop beatmaker in 2001, Kanye West eventually became a worldwide hitmaker. After doing stellar production work for the hip-hop superstar Jay-Z, he was able to get a major-label recording contract performing as a solo artist. Later on, he was able to combine his funky beats with his own witty raps, resulting to several commercially and critically successful releases and albums. Today, Kanye West is loved by fans for his elegant fashion sense and for being a media darling with numerous appearances and performances in various awards shows.
