Kanye West

by Laura La Bella

Book Overview

In many ways, Kanye West breaks the mold of the hip-hop superstar. Initially a much sought-after producer of other artists' albums (Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mobb Deep, Cam'ron, John Legend), West had great difficulty getting a record contract for his own work. His father was a Black Panther-turned photojournalist and born again Christian counselor, and his mother was a university English professor. West was thought to lack the "street cred"...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143585053X
• ISBN13: 9781435850538
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12