Amber Rose
In 2008, Kanye West stepped out with a then unknown, beautiful Cape Verdean girl with a blonde buzzcut. As soon as the paparazzi got some snaps of this Philadelphia native, she would be a trending topic for years to come. After two years of dating, the two decided to call it quits. Kanye would continuously belittle Rose on numerous occasions, but none worse than his infamous Breakfast Club interview where he stated. “If Kim had dated me when I first wanted to be with her, there wouldn’t be an Amber Rose. It’s very hard for a woman to wanna be with someone that’s with Amber Rose. I had to take 30 showers before I got with Kim.” Wow! Read on to see the remainder of the 10 Women Kanye has made famous!
Julia Fox
We don’t know whether or not to feel sorry for Julia Fox who got caught up in this new Kanye whirlwind. But, she had to know she was being used as kind of a rebound. It seems as soon as Kim K was spotted out with Pete Davidson, Kanye found the closest girl to him and filled yet another one’s hotel room with new clothes. Julia Fox would soon find herself trending for all the wrong reasons. She had to witness her new boo post multiple pictures expressing his desire to get back with his ex wife Kim. In an attempt to save face, Julia claims she publicized their relationship as a service to give us something to talk about. As if she could’ve kept a relationship with Kanye private. We only know who you are because of him, dear. Relax!
Taylor Swift
Although he probably didn’t quite make Taylor Swift famous. He most certainly boosted her profile at the 2009 VMA’s. He would later tell NME it was GOD who told him to do it. But while Swift was receiving her first ever VMA, Kanye wasted no time rushing the stage to intervene. Moreover, to the surprise of many, including the Queen Bey herself, Ye grabbed the mic and stated, “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time! Since this incident, Taylor’s career has skyrocketed, and she’s become America’s #1 pop music princess.
Cheney Jones
I guess Cheney Jones isn’t quite popular enough to be labeled “Famous”, but attending public events with Kanye has gotten her name out there on the trending block. She seems to be tight lipped about her relationship with Ye; but one thing is for sure. It has to be a bit bothersome that she bears an uncanny resemeblence to Kanye’s estranges ex, Kim K. Not that it’s a bad thing because Kim is very beautiful. But to know that may be ONLY reason Kanye wants to do anything with you, has to stick out in your mind.
Alexis Phifer
Alexis is another one I wouldn’t quite call famous, and it doesn’t seem she cares to be. Kanye and Alexis have an extensive history as the two were even once engaged. The ex couple reportedly met back in 2002. This was before Kanye West was the polarizing figure he would go onto become. But being they were a couple until 2008, Phifer was there to witness his transition. Alexis doesn’t seem to be one to care about the fame as she once told VIBE magazine, “I think after experiencing being with somebody that is a celebrity, it’s really nice to have your anonymity.”
Vinetria
Vinetria is a 22 year old model whom Kanye once again seemed to just snatch off the backboard after he and Kim officially separated. He seems to be on some type of dating spree, all while still declaring his undying love for Kim. I wonder if the publicists for these young ladies embrace their clients dating Kanye for the obvious publicity, or do they think it’s a bad move? One thing is for sure, after dating Kanye, you will find yourself on every blog site on the internet, like it or not.
Candace Owens
Candace Owens may be one of the most disliked black women in America; by black people that is. The uber conservative Jones holds no punches when it comes to expressing her point of view concerning politics. And although her and Kanye were never romantically linked, She seemed to be 100% supportive of him rocking that MAGA hat in support of ex-president Donald Trump. Kanye has supported Owens publicly on numerous occasions, and it was reciprocated recently when Ye went on his tirade about his daughter, North West, 8, being on Tik Tok.
Owens stated, “The psychological effects of social media on young girls is real and documented,” she continued. “It’s actually Kanye that is trying to protect his daughter in this regard and Kim is spinning this as ‘obsession’ and ‘control’. There are other creative outlets for kids.” She made this list because we have NO CLUE where this girl came from prior to being linked to Kanye.
Sumeke Rainey
Sumeke Rainey is another girl who may have been lucky enough to date Kanye before he morphed into Ye’. Although she is now Google-able, notwithstanding there are no photos of her, it’s quite obvious she’d rather keep a low profile. The pair dated before Kanye got into his long term relationship with Alexis Phifer. She was even once referenced in a song off Kanye’s debut. He rapped “Nothing sad as that day my girl’s father passed away / So I promised to Mr. Rainey I’m gonna marry your daughter.” He didn’t keep that promise as of yet.
Irina Shayk
This supermodel may have been famous before dating Kanye; in her native of Russia that is. She is also the ex, and co-parent of Hollywood heart-throb, actor, Bradley Cooper. Soon after Kim K filed for divorce from Kanye, he was seen spotted on multiple occasions hanging out with the model. Kim seemed not to care too much as she once stated she thought Irina was good for Kanye. West and Shayk dated for a couple of months before officially calling it quits in August 2021. He reportedly was still in love with Kim.
Dr. Donda West
And last, but certainly not least, the one woman every boy wishes he could grow up and not only make famous, but provide everything in this world for, his mother. Dr. Donda West was an educator who raised Kanye on in the South Shore community in Chicago. In a quote from her book Raising Kanye, she writes, “One day while Kanye was out riding his bike in the park behind our house, some pretty tough kids, all older than he was, demanded that he give it to them. Kanye wasn’t about to do that. Instead of handing it over, he jumped on it and rode off. As he took off though, one kid slashed the tire with a knife. I was through when Kanye told me about it. That could have been him they slashed…. Call it black flight or whatever, I was ready to go.”
On November 10, 2007, Dr. Donda West passed away at age 58. Prior to Kanye losing his beautiful mom, he made it no secret that she was by far his favorite person in the world. With songs like “Hey Mama” off his Late Registration album, it was obvious he wanted to tell the world about Donda West. Since her passing, Kanye has founded Donda’s House. A non profit he organized with childhood friend Rhymefest that helps at risk Chicago youth. He named his 10th studio album “Donda”, and is gearing up to release it’s follow up titled none other than “Donda 2”. He has done an impeccable job of keeping her name alive. Out of all the women Kanye made famous, this is the one that warms our heart !
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