Kanye West Becomes a Brand with the Help of the Kardashians

Kanye West Attracts Controversy

Many of you know Kanye West as the rapper who interrupted Taylor Swifts speech back at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009. At the time everyone was not happy with the artist because he was basically ranting again like he did several times in his career about how things were unfair in the voting process when it comes to picking who is the best singer for a song or video. Since then Kanye has continued to rant against the machine, the man, the fashion industry and anyone else who has authority in the world. Although Kanye and Taylor Swift have swept that incident under the rug and are not friends. Kanye is still causing controversy with his clothes and his outbursts. One of his best friends is rapper Jay-Z and the two can be seen in media laughing it up together. Recently Kanye got married and became a father for the first time with Kim Kardashian. He reported that now that he has a daughter he would not want anyone to do what he did to Taylor Swift and that he wants to protect his little girl as much as he can from over exposure as well as the Paparazzi. In the following article I will cover some of the business ventures and branding Mr. West has grown and become due to his friendship and family relationship with the Kardashians. Image Pixabay

Kanye West had to wait a long time to get Kim Kardashian to be his wife

The two are most definitely in love with each other Kanye and Kim known as Kimye are always sharing photos of their darling little daughter along with very affectionate pictures of the two embracing and kissing each other. No one could see this coming, who knew that Kim and Kanye were friends and would eventually marry. Only those who were close family members could see that Kanye loved kim many years in advance. Apparently it took 7 long years for Kanye to convince Kim he was the one for her. Everyone knows that Kim has been in the news for some very high profile romances, from Reggie Bush to Kris Humphries and even Nick Cannon. But Kanye did not let that stop him from doing everything in his power to sway the reality star to fall in love with him. The two had a very big wedding in Italy where they invited many celebrities to attend. It was good for the Kardashians because they were able to record everything for their reality tv show for higher ratings. The couple have mentioned that they want to have more children but Kim is unable to get pregnant and is talking of using a surrogate. Little North West is already a celebrity due to her parents dressing her in fashionable clothes and her getting her picture taken with her grandmother Kris Jenner. Kanye doesn't want North West to be on the show and he tries to protect her from the Paparazzi. Image Pixabay

Is Kanye Managing Kim's Career?

Before Kim and Kanye got married momager Kris Jenner was the one managing the socialites career, which included endorsements, public appearances and hosting gigs in night clubs. Since then Kanye has took on the role of managing kim and it includes things such as her wearing his fashion designs, publishing a mobile app game along with creating kids clothing. Kim's half-sister Kendall Jenner is rising in the fashion world as an model and it has allowed Kanye to meet some of the top designers in the business. Kim Kardashian's image has changed drastically since she has become the wife of the music celebrity. It can be seen from her clothes, hairstyles, makeup choices and shoes. Recently Kim has changed her hair from dark brunette to platinum blonde during Paris Fashion Week. Some thought the look was only temporary but now it looks as if it is a new look that Kim is going to keep as she re-invents herself with the help of her husband Kanye. Kim's new image also includes her promoting waist trainers along with very stylish coats, jumpsuits and thigh high boots. The KUWTK television show is in its 10th season and the Kardashian brand has signed on for another 3 to 4 years. The only problem is that Kanye will not be on the show, neither will North West. Which is causing Kim to spend less time with her sisters and mother which could hurt ratings. Image pixabay

Kanye West Business Ventures and Net Worth

Image Pixabay  Fashion Modeling Magazine Covers Kanye West was on the cover of Vogue magazine along with his wife Kim Kardashian, he has also successfully designed his own clothing line called Yeezy Season 1 collection with a star studded fall 2015 Paris fashion show. Fashion Clothing Line The actual reaction to the style of the clothes was met with mixed reviews with many thinking that the rapper was not a very good fashion designer while others were praising his innovation and creativity. Baby Shoe Line The clothing line also included his Adidas Yeezy Boost shoes which sold out quickly. I guess the best part of these shoes is that you can get Baby versions at Picasso Babe's which include: adidas Yeezy 750 Boost, the Nike Air Yeezy 2 which are handmade of crocheted. Glastonbury Festival Performance The rock pop festival in Pilton, Somerset, England is one of the biggest headliners that bring acts from all over the world. Kanye is planned to be one of the performers in June 2015. Music Record Label  Kanye also has his own music label called GOOD Music (Getting Out Our Dreams) where the recording artist and record producer. Has other artists on his label such as: Big Sean, Pusha T, Mos Def, Teyana Taylor, D'banj and John Legend. Honorary Doctorate Kanye West is receiving a PhD from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It has been reported that the rapper was an art student as a teenager before he started his music career. University Lectures Mr. West also has given talks to students at London's Central Saint Martins, as well as Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. Kanye West Album and Tour 2015 Newly released album entitled: "So Help Me God" also with collaboration with Rihanna and Paul McCartney. Kanye is producing songs for Tyga, French Montana and Big Sean Changes agent from Carla Lewis to United Talent Agency Now that Kanye is working with many different fields of interest such as film, music and fashion he also wants to expand on his representation. Since 2012 the musician had used CAA. Now with the help of UTA the can continue to become more visable in the media's eye. Social Media Popularity 11.5 Million followers and growing the musician and fashion designer is turning things up with his personal life as well as his career. Kanye West Net Worth Right now according to Forbes the entertainer is worth 90 Million but I am sure that number is going to grow as time goes by. Creative director for the Kardashian Brand Although Kanye may not be officially working for the Kardashians, he is providing an influence of ideas to the family members. Swedish streaming music service AspiroKanye invested in the company along with Jay-z and other artist such as Madonna.This will give the musicians a bigger slice of the pie from the streaming of their music. Fourfiveseconds  Rihanna (Artist), Kanye West (Artist), Paul Mccartney (Artist)  Format: Audio CD Kanye West Magazine Covers: Kanye West Makes the Cover of Time Magazine