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  1. Oct 6, 2022 · Kanye's dad Ray West is a 73-year-old photographer and philanthropist based in the Dominican Republic Credit: Getty. Who is Ray West? Ray West was born on August 28, 1949. He was known for his photography career before his son, Kanye, became famous as a critically acclaimed rapper.

  2. Oct 6, 2022 · Ray West. Kanye West’s dad is Ray West. (David Fisher/Shutterstock) Ray West is a man who has lived many lives. He started off as a photojournalist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and captured...

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  3. Feb 23, 2022 · Episode 2 of "Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" is out on Netflix now and audiences want to know more about the Grammy-winner rapper's parents, Donda and Ray West.

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  4. Feb 16, 2022 · Ray West is a former photojournalist, a social activist, and a father of the rapper Kanye West. He lives in the Dominican Republic and runs a non-profit organization that helps the poor and the homeless.

    • He Worked as a Photojournalist During the 1970s & 80s. According to AJC, Ray West was a member of the Black Panther Party during the 1960s and 70s. After Kanye’s birth, however, he left the organization, and began a career as a photojournalist.
    • He Divorced Kanye’s Mom Donda West In 1980. In her memoir Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar, Donda West recounted how her relationship with Ray fell apart.
    • Kanye Has Referenced Him In Several of His Songs. While Donda West may be Kanye’s most famous parental muse, with the song “Hey Mama” and portions of the 808s & Heartbreak album to prove it, Ray has also had an impact on his son’s music.
    • He Tried to Talk Kanye Out of Supporting President Trump. Kanye’s support of President Donald Trump has landed him in hot water with many of his fans.
  5. Mar 4, 2022 · Ray West is the father of rapper Kanye West and a former Black Panther and photojournalist. He lives in the Dominican Republic and runs a charity for victims of prostitution.

  6. Jan 6, 2022 · Ray West is a former Black Panther, a photo-journalist who worked for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and a philanthropist who helps the poor in the Dominican Republic. He has four children, including the rapper Kanye West, whom he divorced when he was three years old.

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