Kanye West (Simple English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Kanye West" in Simple English language version.

Last modified: 03:42:26, 9 August 2026 (UTC)

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allmusic.com (Global: 27^th place; Simple English: 28^th place)

Birchmeier, Jason (2007). "Kanye West—Biography". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Archived from the original on February 17, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2008.

billboard.com (Global: 20^th place; Simple English: 15^th place)

"The Year in Christian & Gospel Charts 2019: Kanye West Is Top Gospel Artist". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
Iasimone, Ashley (2018-06-03). "Kanye West Opens Up About Making 'Ye,' Being Diagnosed With a 'Mental Condition'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-24.

biography.com (Global: 628^th place; Simple English: 72^nd place)

"Kanye West Biography (1977–)". Biography.com. 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.

businessinsider.com (Global: 201^st place; Simple English: 143^rd place)

Darcy, Oliver (December 13, 2016). "Kanye West caps off tweetstorm about meeting with Trump with cryptic '2024' tweet". Business Insider. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

cbsnews.com (Global: 136^th place; Simple English: 87^th place)

"2005 Grammy Award Winners". CBS News. 14 February 2005. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

chicagotribune.com (Global: 143^rd place; Simple English: 118^th place)

articles.chicagotribune.com

"Kanye and his mom shared special bond". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Archived from the original on 2016-02-21. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

cnbc.com (Global: 303^rd place; Simple English: 182^nd place)

Vielma, Antonio José (December 13, 2016). "Kanye West reveals why he met with Trump, teases #2024". CNBC. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

cnn.com (Global: 36^th place; Simple English: 21^st place)

"CNN.com - List of Grammy winners - Feb 9, 2006". CNN. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
Melas, Chloe. "Kim Kardashian and Kanye West discussing divorce". CNN. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
Zaru, Dee (September 5, 2015). "Kanye West declares 2020 presidential bid at VMAs". CNN. Retrieved October 29, 2015.

complex.com (Global: 439^th place; Simple English: 319^th place)

cdn.best.complex.com

"Kanye West x the Heavy Hitters, Get Well Soon (2003) — Clinton Sparks' 30 Favorite Mixtapes | Complex". Retrieved 2014-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

deadline.com (Global: 19^th place; Simple English: 37^th place)

Tapp, Tom (October 18, 2021). "Kanye West Officially Changes His Name To "Ye," With Judge's Approval Today". Deadline. Retrieved October 18, 2021.

dw.com (Global: 205^th place; Simple English: 250^th place)

Hucal, Sarah (15 May 2025). "Why Kanye West's pro-Hitler song is illegal in Germany". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 17 February 2026.

eonline.com (Global: 351^st place; Simple English: 226^th place)

uk.eonline.com

"Kim Kardashian Is Engaged to Kanye West!". E! News. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

forbes.com (Global: 71^st place; Simple English: 58^th place)

Porterfield, Carlie (13 January 2023). "Kanye West Reportedly Married Again—What To Know About Bianca Censori". Forbes. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
Dellatto, Marisa. "Kanye West's Antisemitic, Troubling Behavior—Here's Everything He's Said In Recent Weeks". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-01-08.

foxnews.com (Global: 262^nd place; Simple English: 122^nd place)

Roberto, Melissa (2022-03-02). "Kim Kardashian officially declared single in divorce from Kanye West". Fox News. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
Roberto, Melissa (2022-03-02). "Kim Kardashian officially declared single in divorce from Kanye West". Fox News. Retrieved 2022-03-18.

go.com (Global: 97^th place; Simple English: 56^th place)

abcnews.go.com

Saenz, Arlette (December 13, 2016). "Kanye West Says He Discussed 'Multicultural Issues' With Trump". ABC News. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

gq.com (Global: 1,063^rd place; Simple English: 916^th place)

Welch, Will (April 16, 2020). "Inside Kanye West's Vision for the Future". GQ. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

hollywoodreporter.com (Global: 30^th place; Simple English: 36^th place)

"Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' Makes History on Hot Christian Songs, Hot Gospel Songs Charts". The Hollywood Reporter. November 7, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
Drury, Sharareh (July 4, 2020). "Kanye West Announces 2020 Presidential Run". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

huffingtonpost.com (Global: 212^th place; Simple English: 146^th place)

"Grammy 2014 Snubs: Miley Cyrus Shut Out, Kanye West Comes Up Short, Lorde Lacks Best New Artist". The Huffington Post. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

independent.co.uk (Global: 46^th place; Simple English: 47^th place)

"Kanye West officially changes his name to 'Ye'". The Independent. Retrieved March 10, 2024.

metacritic.com (Global: 51^st place; Simple English: 165^th place)

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mtv.com (Global: 130^th place; Simple English: 124^th place)

"Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Justin Score Big Grammy Nominations". MTV News. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

nbcnews.com (Global: 156^th place; Simple English: 82^nd place)

Dasarth, Diana (February 19, 2021). "Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West". NBC News. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

people.com (Global: 69^th place; Simple English: 50^th place)

"Kanye West". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
Speakman, Kimberlee (6 January 2024). "Kanye West Calls Rumored Wife Bianca Censori 'Most Beautiful Super Bad Iconic Muse' on Her Birthday". People. Retrieved 10 January 2024.

pitchfork.com (Global: 146^th place; Simple English: 227^th place)

"Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Album Review - Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
Strauss, Matthew (April 19, 2018). "Kanye Announces 2 New Albums, Including Kid Cudi Collaboration". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 20, 2018.

rollingout.com (Global: low place; Simple English: 8,990^th place)

Shaw, A. R. (2019-09-17). "How Kanye West is using 'Sunday Service' to save himself from himself". Rolling Out. Retrieved 2022-09-28.

rollingstone.com (Global: 57^th place; Simple English: 62^nd place)

Rob Sheffield (25 November 2010). "Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Album Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 18 December 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
Kreps, Daniel (August 29, 2021). "Kanye West Finally Releases 'Donda' to Streaming Services". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 29, 2021.

smh.com.au (Global: 154^th place; Simple English: 107^th place)

"MTV Music Awards 2015: Kanye West announces 2020 presidential candidacy". SMH.com. 31 August 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2015.

startribune.com (Global: 812^th place; Simple English: 478^th place)

"New music review: Kanye West goes gospel with mixed results". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.

theconversation.com (Global: 840^th place; Simple English: 681^st place)

Crock, Mary (25 January 2023). "Should Australia let Kanye West in?". The Conversation. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

theguardian.com (Global: 16^th place; Simple English: 14^th place)

Wiseman, Eva (2022-10-30). "Kanye West's voice is just one in a rising chorus of antisemitism". The Guardian. Retrieved 2023-01-08.

thehill.com (Global: 469^th place; Simple English: 163^rd place)

Seipel, Brooke (July 4, 2020). "Kanye tweets he's running for president". The Hill. Retrieved July 4, 2020.

time.com (Global: 84^th place; Simple English: 59^th place)

"Saint West". Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.

twitter.com (Global: 43^rd place; Simple English: 63^rd place)

@kanyewest (July 4, 2020). "We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States 🇺🇸! #2020VISION" (Tweet). Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Twitter.
@kanyewest (October 9, 2022). "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2023-01-08 – via Twitter.

usatoday.com (Global: 55^th place; Simple English: 61^st place)

Ryan, Patrick. "Review: Kanye West finds God (and Chick-fil-A) on frustrating new album 'Jesus is King'". USA Today. Retrieved October 28, 2019. "Jesus is King," the rapper's most clear-cut foray into Christian hip hop, was released midday Friday after multiple delays and tracklist changes.
Thompson, Arienne (September 25, 2015). "Guys, Kanye is serious about running for president in 2020". USA Today. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
Lawler, Kelly (December 13, 2016). "Kanye West visits Trump Tower". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 13, 2016.

usmagazine.com (Global: 598^th place; Simple English: 334^th place)

"Kanye West Speaks at Harvard, Kim Kardashian Cheers on From Audience". Us Weekly. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

vanityfair.com (Global: 230^th place; Simple English: 314^th place)

Kirkpatrick, Emily (13 January 2023). "Kanye West Reportedly Marries Yeezy Designer Bianca Censori". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

vibe.com (Global: 1,614^th place; Simple English: 1,430^th place)

"Kanye West Talks Running For President In 2020". November 13, 2016.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; Simple English: 1^st place)

Birchmeier, Jason (2007). "Kanye West—Biography". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Archived from the original on February 17, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
"New music review: Kanye West goes gospel with mixed results". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
"2005 Grammy Award Winners". CBS News. 14 February 2005. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
"Kanye and his mom shared special bond". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Archived from the original on 2016-02-21. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
"Kanye West". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
"Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Justin Score Big Grammy Nominations". MTV News. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
Rob Sheffield (25 November 2010). "Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Album Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 18 December 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
"Saint West". Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
@kanyewest (October 9, 2022). "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2023-01-08 – via Twitter.

xxlmag.com (Global: 1,035^th place; Simple English: 418^th place)

reedjackson (25 November 2013). "Kanye West Hopes To Have New Album Out By Summer". XXL Mag. Retrieved 3 May 2016.

Kanye West (Simple English Wikipedia)

allmusic.com (Global: 27th place; Simple English: 28th place)

billboard.com (Global: 20th place; Simple English: 15th place)

biography.com (Global: 628th place; Simple English: 72nd place)

businessinsider.com (Global: 201st place; Simple English: 143rd place)

cbsnews.com (Global: 136th place; Simple English: 87th place)

chicagotribune.com (Global: 143rd place; Simple English: 118th place)

articles.chicagotribune.com

cnbc.com (Global: 303rd place; Simple English: 182nd place)

cnn.com (Global: 36th place; Simple English: 21st place)

complex.com (Global: 439th place; Simple English: 319th place)

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deadline.com (Global: 19th place; Simple English: 37th place)

dw.com (Global: 205th place; Simple English: 250th place)

eonline.com (Global: 351st place; Simple English: 226th place)

uk.eonline.com

forbes.com (Global: 71st place; Simple English: 58th place)

foxnews.com (Global: 262nd place; Simple English: 122nd place)

go.com (Global: 97th place; Simple English: 56th place)

abcnews.go.com

gq.com (Global: 1,063rd place; Simple English: 916th place)

hollywoodreporter.com (Global: 30th place; Simple English: 36th place)

huffingtonpost.com (Global: 212th place; Simple English: 146th place)

independent.co.uk (Global: 46th place; Simple English: 47th place)

metacritic.com (Global: 51st place; Simple English: 165th place)

mtv.com (Global: 130th place; Simple English: 124th place)

nbcnews.com (Global: 156th place; Simple English: 82nd place)

people.com (Global: 69th place; Simple English: 50th place)

pitchfork.com (Global: 146th place; Simple English: 227th place)

rollingout.com (Global: low place; Simple English: 8,990th place)

rollingstone.com (Global: 57th place; Simple English: 62nd place)

smh.com.au (Global: 154th place; Simple English: 107th place)

startribune.com (Global: 812th place; Simple English: 478th place)

theconversation.com (Global: 840th place; Simple English: 681st place)

theguardian.com (Global: 16th place; Simple English: 14th place)

thehill.com (Global: 469th place; Simple English: 163rd place)

time.com (Global: 84th place; Simple English: 59th place)

twitter.com (Global: 43rd place; Simple English: 63rd place)

usatoday.com (Global: 55th place; Simple English: 61st place)

usmagazine.com (Global: 598th place; Simple English: 334th place)

vanityfair.com (Global: 230th place; Simple English: 314th place)

vibe.com (Global: 1,614th place; Simple English: 1,430th place)

web.archive.org (Global: 1st place; Simple English: 1st place)

xxlmag.com (Global: 1,035th place; Simple English: 418th place)