Kanye West (Blue Banner Biographies)

Wells, Peggysue

ISBN 10: 1584156775 ISBN 13: 9781584156772

Publisher: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Though his upbringing was untraditional for a rapper, Kanye West rose to fame as a hip-hop star in the mid-2000s. Raised by a single parent who was a Fullbright Scholar and Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University, Kanye grew up in an upper-middle-class area of Chicago. Kanye was already a noted producer, but his middle-class background and preppy dress made him seem out of place for the hip-hop scene, which was dominated by gangsta personalities. A near fatal car accident became the catalyst for Kanye to prove he was also a rapperone with talent and attitude. He began collecting awards for his music, and headlines for his arrogance.With an ear for crazy rhyme schemes and hitmaking beats, and a knack for expressing topics that audiences can relate to, Kanye was determined to change the face of hip-hop and make history. Denotes mature audience: May not be suitable for some elementary readers due to attitudes and lifestyles expressed by the celebrity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1584156775
• ISBN 13: 9781584156772
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32