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kanye was born in Atlanta
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Kanye drops out of Chicago State University to pursue his dream of becoming a producer/rapper.
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kanye sold his beat for $5,000 Jermaine Dupri for his debut album, Life in 1472.
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Met with Columbia Records in NY expecting to get signed; they pull the deal at the last minute
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After ghost producing in Chicago for awhile, Kanye moves to Newark, NJ in hopes to gain more exposure.
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Kanye produces 6 tracks on Jay-Z's The Blueprint, including radio hit Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
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Kanye and Alexis Phifer start dating.
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Jay-Z & Damon Dash sign Kanye to Roc-A-Fella Records
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Infamous Car Accident Which Shattered Kanye's Lower Jaw
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Kanye's First Official Mixtape, Get Well Soon, is Released.
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Kanye along with his mom founded the "Kanye West Foundation" in Chicago.
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Kanye's Second Official Mixtape, 'I'm Good', is Released.
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'Through The Wire' is officially released
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Kanye releases his debut album, The College Dropout.
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Kanye founds G.O.O.D. Music in conjunction with Sony/BMG; Common & John Legend first 2 artists signed
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Kanye performs on the VMAs with a medley of Jesus Walks/All Falls Down/Through the Wire.
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Kanye wins big at first Grammys; performs Jesus Walks & makes epic acceptance speech.
