Kanye West
Subtitle: a biography
By: Bob Schaller.
Series: Greenwood biographies
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
ISBN-13: 9780313374609; 9780313374616
Subjects: West, Kanye; Rap musicians -- United States -- Biography
Genres: Biography
Description: Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and related topics. Includes a time line.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Humble beginnings; title: Kanye's father; title: Growing up in the heartland's "capital" city; title: Studies in the windy city; title: Hello, hip hop; title: The Louis Vuitton Don; title: Dr. Dre paved path from (the) West; title: Kanye's "big brother" Jay-Z; title: From producer to artist; title: The music; title: Hurricane Katrina meets Hurricane Kanye; title: 2007-2008 : a period of big wins and deep losses.