Kanye West changes his name ahead of new album release

Kanye West revealed that he has changed his name [Photo by James Devaney/GC Images]Kim Kardashian West’s husband Kanye West revealed that he has changed his name, in an announcement on his Twitter account. The rapper wrote to his 28.5million followers: "The being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE.”The 41 year old has used Ye as a nickname for some time and it is also the name of his eight album, which was released in June. Kanye West revealed ...