Fast Facts: Sept. 20
September 20, 2010
- Kanye West’s parents divorced when he was three.
- His mother is a former English professor at Chicago State University.
- He has produced songs for many different artists like Alicia Keys, DMX, Jay-Z, Commom and Mos Def.
- In 2005, he was nominated for 10 Grammys — He ended up going home with three.
- At the 2008 Grammys, he performed a song he wrote called “”Hey Mama.”” It was a special message to his mother about her death. In the song he mentioned seeing her in his dreams.
- He moved to Chicago when he was 3.
- He is signed to Roc-A-Fella Records.
- His favorite band is Scottish group Franz Ferdinand.
- He is an only child.
- His mascot is a teddy bear, which has appeared on the cover of three of his albums.
