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Kanye West is a famous American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He first gained attention in the 2000s by producing for artists like Jay-Z before launching his own rap career. His debut album, The College Dropout, came out in 2004 and was a huge success. He went on to release influential albums including Late Registration, Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and Donda.
On September 19, 2025, Kanye’s documentary In Whose Name was released, covering six years of his life from 2018 to 2024. The film drew attention for showing both his professional and personal life, including his relationships with ex-wife Kim Kardashian and ex-mother-in-law Kris Jenner.
One scene that stood out shows Kanye arguing with Kris Jenner about his mental health and treatment. The documentary reveals that Kanye was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016. During the confrontation, he told Kris he would “rather be dead than be on medication.” The argument escalated when Kanye said no one had taken responsibility for his hospital visit, while Kris tried to explain that what people say online doesn’t matter. Kanye then asked Kris if she thought she affected his mental health. Kris replied, “Yes! I’m saying yes. And I love you. I love you, and I don’t want you to be not perfect. I love you, and I want my daughter to love you the way you want her to love her.”
Kanye and Kim’s relationship began with rumors in 2012. By 2013, they appeared together at the Met Gala, and the same year welcomed their first child, North. Kanye proposed shortly after. They married in 2014 at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy, and later that year had their son. They also welcomed two more children via surrogacy in 2018 and 2019. The couple renewed their vows on their fifth anniversary in 2019, but by 2021, problems had grown, and Kim filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences, seeking joint custody of their four children.