Kanye West Sr.
The father from whom Donda West separated when Kanye was 3.
Raymond West, known as Ray West, is the father of American rapper Kanye West. Donda West raised Kanye in the Chicago area after leaving Atlanta, where she had lived along with her husband, Ray.
- name
- Raymond West
- role
- Father
- status
- Unknown
- origin
- Unknown
Lore & Background
After the separation, Donda raised Kanye in the Chicago area.
In Their Own Story
The source does not contain any narrative or specific moments involving Ray West beyond the fact of his separation from Donda West when Kanye was 3.
Reader's Guide
It only states that Donda West separated from him when Kanye was 3 and that she subsequently raised Kanye in the Chicago area.
Did You Know?
- Donda West separated from her husband Ray when Kanye was 3 years old.
- After separating from Ray, Donda West raised Kanye in the Chicago area.
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