The Chicago-born musician had publicly said goodbye to his name Kanye West three years ago. Now it should be official.
Los Angeles – US rapper Kanye West (44), who took on the stage name Ye in 2018, apparently wants to make this his official name.
The musician had filed a corresponding application for a name change in Los Angeles in front of the court, as several US media reported unanimously. The celebrity portal "TMZ.com" posted a document listing the current name "Kanye Omari West" and the proposed name "Ye". According to “People.com”, “personal reasons” are being asserted for the name change. A court must grant the application.
In September 2018 West introduced himself on Twitter as "I am YE" and said goodbye to his name Kanye West. He had previously released the album "Ye". The musician, who was born in Chicago in 1977, recently presented his new album "Donda", named after West's late mother, to the public.
The rapper has four children with his wife Kim Kardashian West. The parents have been divorced since February. dpa
