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56d12aa917492d1400aabb22 | What website have music fans been using to try to block Kanye West's performance at different events? | Change.org | [
"Kanye_West\n\nMusic fans have turned to Change.org around the globe to try and block West's participation at various events. The largest unsuccessful petition has been to the Glastonbury Festival 2015 with 133,000+ voters stating they would prefer a rock band to headline. On July 20, 2015, within five days of West... |
56d12aa917492d1400aabb23 | What festival was the largest failed petition to keep Kanye from performing? | Glastonbury Festival | [
"Kanye_West\n\nMusic fans have turned to Change.org around the globe to try and block West's participation at various events. The largest unsuccessful petition has been to the Glastonbury Festival 2015 with 133,000+ voters stating they would prefer a rock band to headline. On July 20, 2015, within five days of West... |
56d12aa917492d1400aabb24 | How many signatures were gathered for Kanye's removal from the 2015 Pan American Games? | 50,000 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nMusic fans have turned to Change.org around the globe to try and block West's participation at various events. The largest unsuccessful petition has been to the Glastonbury Festival 2015 with 133,000+ voters stating they would prefer a rock band to headline. On July 20, 2015, within five days of West... |
56cf829c234ae51400d9bdd1 | Kanye's first engagement was to which well-known designer? | Alexis Phifer | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56cf829c234ae51400d9bdd2 | What model did Kanye begin to date in 2008? | Amber Rose | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56cf829c234ae51400d9bdd3 | Who has Kanye finally settled with an married in 2014? | Kim Kardashian | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56cf829c234ae51400d9bdd4 | How many children does Kanye have with Kim? | 2 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56d12b6b17492d1400aabb38 | What year did Kanye West begin his relationship with Alexis Phifer? | 2002 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56d12b6b17492d1400aabb39 | When did Alexis Phifer and Kanye West get engaged? | August 2006 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56d12b6b17492d1400aabb3a | Who did Kanye date from 2008 to 2010? | Amber Rose | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56d12b6b17492d1400aabb3b | When did Kanye West start dating Kim Kardashian? | April 2012 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56d12b6b17492d1400aabb3c | Where in Jerusalem did Kardashian and West have their daughter North baptised? | Armenian Apostolic Church at the Cathedral of St. James | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest began an on-and-off relationship with designer Alexis Phifer in 2002, and they became engaged in August 2006. The pair ended their 18-month engagement in 2008. West subsequently dated model Amber Rose from 2008 until the summer of 2010. West began dating reality star and longtime friend Kim Kard... |
56cf8304234ae51400d9bdd9 | How old was Kanye's mother when she died? | 58 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn November 10, 2007, at approximately 7:35 pm, paramedics responding to an emergency call transported West's mother, Donda West, to the nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. She was unresponsive in the emergency room, and after resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced he... |
56cf8304234ae51400d9bddb | What doctor did Donda West ignore the recommendation of to invest her heart condition? | Andre Aboolian | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn November 10, 2007, at approximately 7:35 pm, paramedics responding to an emergency call transported West's mother, Donda West, to the nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. She was unresponsive in the emergency room, and after resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced he... |
56d12c3d17492d1400aabb4c | At approximately what time did paramedics receive the call about Kanye West's mother, Donda? | 7:35 pm | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn November 10, 2007, at approximately 7:35 pm, paramedics responding to an emergency call transported West's mother, Donda West, to the nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. She was unresponsive in the emergency room, and after resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced he... |
56d12c3d17492d1400aabb4d | What condition along with complications for the plastic surgery caused the death of Donda West? | heart disease | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn November 10, 2007, at approximately 7:35 pm, paramedics responding to an emergency call transported West's mother, Donda West, to the nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. She was unresponsive in the emergency room, and after resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced he... |
56d12c3d17492d1400aabb4e | What doctor originally turned Donda West down for her plastic surgery operation? | Andre Aboolian | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn November 10, 2007, at approximately 7:35 pm, paramedics responding to an emergency call transported West's mother, Donda West, to the nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. She was unresponsive in the emergency room, and after resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced he... |
56d12c3d17492d1400aabb4f | What was the name of the doctor who performed the surgery that ended up killing Donda West? | Jan Adams | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn November 10, 2007, at approximately 7:35 pm, paramedics responding to an emergency call transported West's mother, Donda West, to the nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. She was unresponsive in the emergency room, and after resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced he... |
56cf8368234ae51400d9bddf | What talk show did the doctor who performed Donda West's plastic surgery appear on? | Larry King Live | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAdams sent condolences to Donda West's family but declined to publicly discuss the procedure, citing confidentiality. West’s family, through celebrity attorney Ed McPherson, filed complaints with the Medical Board against Adams and Aboolian for violating patient confidentiality following her death. A... |
56cf8368234ae51400d9bde0 | What was the final cause of Donda's death determined by the coroner? | "coronary artery disease and multiple post-operative factors due to or as a consequence of liposuction and mammoplasty" | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAdams sent condolences to Donda West's family but declined to publicly discuss the procedure, citing confidentiality. West’s family, through celebrity attorney Ed McPherson, filed complaints with the Medical Board against Adams and Aboolian for violating patient confidentiality following her death. A... |
56d12d3c17492d1400aabb68 | What was the name of the West's family's attorney during the incident surrounding the death of Donda West? | Ed McPherson | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAdams sent condolences to Donda West's family but declined to publicly discuss the procedure, citing confidentiality. West’s family, through celebrity attorney Ed McPherson, filed complaints with the Medical Board against Adams and Aboolian for violating patient confidentiality following her death. A... |
56d12d3c17492d1400aabb69 | What reasons did West's family give for filing complaints against Adams and Aboolian? | violating patient confidentiality | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAdams sent condolences to Donda West's family but declined to publicly discuss the procedure, citing confidentiality. West’s family, through celebrity attorney Ed McPherson, filed complaints with the Medical Board against Adams and Aboolian for violating patient confidentiality following her death. A... |
56d12d3c17492d1400aabb6a | On what show did Adams appear to "defend himself"? | Larry King Live | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAdams sent condolences to Donda West's family but declined to publicly discuss the procedure, citing confidentiality. West’s family, through celebrity attorney Ed McPherson, filed complaints with the Medical Board against Adams and Aboolian for violating patient confidentiality following her death. A... |
56d12d3c17492d1400aabb6b | On what day did the final coroner's report show that Donda died from heart disease and complications from surgery? | January 10, 2008 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAdams sent condolences to Donda West's family but declined to publicly discuss the procedure, citing confidentiality. West’s family, through celebrity attorney Ed McPherson, filed complaints with the Medical Board against Adams and Aboolian for violating patient confidentiality following her death. A... |
56cf83a7234ae51400d9bde3 | Where was Donda West's funeral? | Oklahoma City | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe funeral and burial for Donda West was held in Oklahoma City on November 20, 2007. West played his first concert following the funeral at The O2 in London on November 22. He dedicated a performance of \"Hey Mama\", as well as a cover of Journey's \"Don't Stop Believin'\", to his mother, and did so... |
56cf83a7234ae51400d9bde4 | What songs did Kanye dedicate to his late mother as his performance at The O2 in London? | "Hey Mama", as well as a cover of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe funeral and burial for Donda West was held in Oklahoma City on November 20, 2007. West played his first concert following the funeral at The O2 in London on November 22. He dedicated a performance of \"Hey Mama\", as well as a cover of Journey's \"Don't Stop Believin'\", to his mother, and did so... |
56d12dcf17492d1400aabb78 | In what city was the funeral and burial for Donda West held? | Oklahoma City | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe funeral and burial for Donda West was held in Oklahoma City on November 20, 2007. West played his first concert following the funeral at The O2 in London on November 22. He dedicated a performance of \"Hey Mama\", as well as a cover of Journey's \"Don't Stop Believin'\", to his mother, and did so... |
56d12dcf17492d1400aabb79 | On what day was the funeral of Donda West? | November 20, 2007 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe funeral and burial for Donda West was held in Oklahoma City on November 20, 2007. West played his first concert following the funeral at The O2 in London on November 22. He dedicated a performance of \"Hey Mama\", as well as a cover of Journey's \"Don't Stop Believin'\", to his mother, and did so... |
56d12dcf17492d1400aabb7a | What day was Kanye's first concert after the death of his mother? | November 22 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe funeral and burial for Donda West was held in Oklahoma City on November 20, 2007. West played his first concert following the funeral at The O2 in London on November 22. He dedicated a performance of \"Hey Mama\", as well as a cover of Journey's \"Don't Stop Believin'\", to his mother, and did so... |
56d12dcf17492d1400aabb7b | On what tour did Kanye perform "Hey Mama" and his version of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" in memory of his mother? | Glow in the Dark tour | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe funeral and burial for Donda West was held in Oklahoma City on November 20, 2007. West played his first concert following the funeral at The O2 in London on November 22. He dedicated a performance of \"Hey Mama\", as well as a cover of Journey's \"Don't Stop Believin'\", to his mother, and did so... |
56cf83db234ae51400d9bde7 | Where did Kanye first speak on his mother's death? | New Zealand | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAt a December 2008 press conference in New Zealand, West spoke about his mother's death for the first time. \"It was like losing an arm and a leg and trying to walk through that\", he told reporters."
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56d12e3817492d1400aabb81 | Where did Kanye West first speak about his mother's death? | New Zealand | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAt a December 2008 press conference in New Zealand, West spoke about his mother's death for the first time. \"It was like losing an arm and a leg and trying to walk through that\", he told reporters."
] |
56cf8400234ae51400d9bde9 | What famous governor signed legislation in honor of Donda West's death? | Arnold Schwarzenegger | [
"Kanye_West\n\nCalifornia governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the \"Donda West Law\", legislation which makes it mandatory for patients to provide medical clearance for elective cosmetic surgery."
] |
56d12ea017492d1400aabb90 | What governor passed a law in honor of Donda West? | Arnold Schwarzenegger | [
"Kanye_West\n\nCalifornia governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the \"Donda West Law\", legislation which makes it mandatory for patients to provide medical clearance for elective cosmetic surgery."
] |
56d12ea017492d1400aabb91 | What was the name of the law passed by Arnold Schwarzenegger? | "Donda West Law" | [
"Kanye_West\n\nCalifornia governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the \"Donda West Law\", legislation which makes it mandatory for patients to provide medical clearance for elective cosmetic surgery."
] |
56cf8472234ae51400d9bdeb | What famous stuntman sued Kanye for purported use of his likeness in 2006? | Robert "Evel" Knievel | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn December 2006, Robert \"Evel\" Knievel sued West for trademark infringement in West's video for \"Touch the Sky\". Knievel took issue with a \"sexually charged video\" in which West takes on the persona of \"Evel Kanyevel\" and attempts flying a rocket over a canyon. The suit claimed infringement ... |
56cf8472234ae51400d9bdec | When was the suit settled? | days before his death in November 2007 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn December 2006, Robert \"Evel\" Knievel sued West for trademark infringement in West's video for \"Touch the Sky\". Knievel took issue with a \"sexually charged video\" in which West takes on the persona of \"Evel Kanyevel\" and attempts flying a rocket over a canyon. The suit claimed infringement ... |
56d12fe017492d1400aabba6 | Which celebrity sued West in 2006 for trademark infrigement? | Robert "Evel" Knievel | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn December 2006, Robert \"Evel\" Knievel sued West for trademark infringement in West's video for \"Touch the Sky\". Knievel took issue with a \"sexually charged video\" in which West takes on the persona of \"Evel Kanyevel\" and attempts flying a rocket over a canyon. The suit claimed infringement ... |
56d12fe017492d1400aabba7 | What was the name of the nickname Kanye West took on in his video "Touch the Sky"? | Evel Kanyevel | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn December 2006, Robert \"Evel\" Knievel sued West for trademark infringement in West's video for \"Touch the Sky\". Knievel took issue with a \"sexually charged video\" in which West takes on the persona of \"Evel Kanyevel\" and attempts flying a rocket over a canyon. The suit claimed infringement ... |
56d12fe017492d1400aabba8 | When did Knievel settle the argument with West? | November 2007 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn December 2006, Robert \"Evel\" Knievel sued West for trademark infringement in West's video for \"Touch the Sky\". Knievel took issue with a \"sexually charged video\" in which West takes on the persona of \"Evel Kanyevel\" and attempts flying a rocket over a canyon. The suit claimed infringement ... |
56cf84c1234ae51400d9bdef | What was Kanye arrested for in 2008? | felony vandalism | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56cf84c1234ae51400d9bdf0 | How much was Kanye's bail bond? | $20,000 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56cf84c1234ae51400d9bdf1 | What was Kanye finally charged with? | one count of misdemeanor vandalism, one count of grand theft and one count of battery | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56d1308d17492d1400aabbb8 | On what day was Kanye West arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport? | September 11, 2008 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56d1308d17492d1400aabbb9 | What were the charges filed against Kanye West? | felony vandalism | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56d1308d17492d1400aabbba | What was the name of the bodyguard also accused of vandalism? | Don "Don C." Crowley | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56d1308d17492d1400aabbbb | What was the dollar amount of Kanye's bond? | $20,000 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn September 11, 2008, West and his road manager/bodyguard Don \"Don C.\" Crowley were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and booked on charges of felony vandalism after an altercation with the paparazzi in which West and Crowley broke the photographers' cameras. West was later released fr... |
56cf84e0234ae51400d9bdf5 | What was Kanye second arrest for? | scuffle involving a photographer outside the famous Tup Tup Palace nightclub in Newcastle | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest was arrested again on November 14, 2008 at the Hilton hotel near Gateshead after another scuffle involving a photographer outside the famous Tup Tup Palace nightclub in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was later released \"with no further action\", according to a police spokesperson."
] |
56d130f217492d1400aabbc2 | What was the date of Kanye's second arrest? | November 14, 2008 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest was arrested again on November 14, 2008 at the Hilton hotel near Gateshead after another scuffle involving a photographer outside the famous Tup Tup Palace nightclub in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was later released \"with no further action\", according to a police spokesperson."
] |
56d130f217492d1400aabbc3 | Where was Kanye arrested at for the second time? | Hilton hotel near Gateshead | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest was arrested again on November 14, 2008 at the Hilton hotel near Gateshead after another scuffle involving a photographer outside the famous Tup Tup Palace nightclub in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was later released \"with no further action\", according to a police spokesperson."
] |
56d130f217492d1400aabbc4 | At what location did the incident leading to West's second arrest take place? | Tup Tup Palace nightclub | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest was arrested again on November 14, 2008 at the Hilton hotel near Gateshead after another scuffle involving a photographer outside the famous Tup Tup Palace nightclub in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was later released \"with no further action\", according to a police spokesperson."
] |
56cf85c7234ae51400d9bdf7 | What paparazzi member did Kanye attack at LAX in 2013? | Daniel Ramos | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn July 19, 2013, West was leaving LAX as he was surrounded by dozens of paparazzi. West became increasingly agitated as a photographer, Daniel Ramos, continued to ask him why people were not allowed to speak in his presence. West then says, \"I told you don't talk to me, right? You trying to get me ... |
56cf85c7234ae51400d9bdf8 | What was Kanye convicted for after his paparazzi attack? | misdemeanor criminal battery and attempted grand theft | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn July 19, 2013, West was leaving LAX as he was surrounded by dozens of paparazzi. West became increasingly agitated as a photographer, Daniel Ramos, continued to ask him why people were not allowed to speak in his presence. West then says, \"I told you don't talk to me, right? You trying to get me ... |
56d131ad17492d1400aabbd2 | What was the name of the man who was hassling West outside of LAX that West later attacked? | Daniel Ramos | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn July 19, 2013, West was leaving LAX as he was surrounded by dozens of paparazzi. West became increasingly agitated as a photographer, Daniel Ramos, continued to ask him why people were not allowed to speak in his presence. West then says, \"I told you don't talk to me, right? You trying to get me ... |
56d131ad17492d1400aabbd3 | How many years' probation was Kanye supposed to serve for this altercation? | 2 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn July 19, 2013, West was leaving LAX as he was surrounded by dozens of paparazzi. West became increasingly agitated as a photographer, Daniel Ramos, continued to ask him why people were not allowed to speak in his presence. West then says, \"I told you don't talk to me, right? You trying to get me ... |
56d131ad17492d1400aabbd4 | He had to attend 24 sessions of what kind of therapy? | anger management | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn July 19, 2013, West was leaving LAX as he was surrounded by dozens of paparazzi. West became increasingly agitated as a photographer, Daniel Ramos, continued to ask him why people were not allowed to speak in his presence. West then says, \"I told you don't talk to me, right? You trying to get me ... |
56d131ad17492d1400aabbd5 | How many hours of community service did Kanye receive? | 250 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nOn July 19, 2013, West was leaving LAX as he was surrounded by dozens of paparazzi. West became increasingly agitated as a photographer, Daniel Ramos, continued to ask him why people were not allowed to speak in his presence. West then says, \"I told you don't talk to me, right? You trying to get me ... |
56cf85ec234ae51400d9bdfd | What are Kanye's religious beliefs? | Christian | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAfter the success of his song \"Jesus Walks\" from the album The College Dropout, West was questioned on his beliefs and said, \"I will say that I'm spiritual. I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. And I will say that I fall short every day.\" More recently, in September 2014, West referred to himself ... |
56d1320f17492d1400aabbf0 | "Jesus Walks" was on which of Kanye's albums? | The College Dropout | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAfter the success of his song \"Jesus Walks\" from the album The College Dropout, West was questioned on his beliefs and said, \"I will say that I'm spiritual. I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. And I will say that I fall short every day.\" More recently, in September 2014, West referred to himself ... |
56d1320f17492d1400aabbf1 | September of 2014, Kanye called himself a what during one of his concerts? | Christian | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAfter the success of his song \"Jesus Walks\" from the album The College Dropout, West was questioned on his beliefs and said, \"I will say that I'm spiritual. I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. And I will say that I fall short every day.\" More recently, in September 2014, West referred to himself ... |
56cf86a3234ae51400d9bdff | How is Kanye viewed as a 21st century artist? | among the most critically acclaimed | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, \"As his career progressed throughout the early 21st c... |
56cf86a3234ae51400d9be00 | What famous English artist was Kanye compared to by The Guardian? | David Bowie | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, \"As his career progressed throughout the early 21st c... |
56d1328117492d1400aabc02 | What reporter compared Kanye West to a lightning rod? | Jon Caramanic | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, \"As his career progressed throughout the early 21st c... |
56d1328117492d1400aabc03 | Who said Kanye West was the greatest hip hop artist of all time? | Ben Westhoff | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, \"As his career progressed throughout the early 21st c... |
56d1328117492d1400aabc04 | What magazine compared Kanye to David Bowie? | The Guardian | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, \"As his career progressed throughout the early 21st c... |
56cf87a1234ae51400d9be03 | What overabundance of themes did Kanye criticize early in his career? | homophobia in hip hop | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis an... |
56cf87a1234ae51400d9be04 | The shift away from what genre of rap is Kanye credited for? | gangsta rap | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis an... |
56d1333517492d1400aabc0e | What kind of background did Kanye West grow up in? | middle-class | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis an... |
56d1333517492d1400aabc0f | Who did Kanye West have a sales competition with during his album release of Graduation? | 50 Cent | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis an... |
56d1333517492d1400aabc10 | Who said that Kanye West effectively led a new wave of artists that weren't only interested in rapping about gunplay or drug dealing? | Ben Detrick | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis an... |
56cf87de234ae51400d9be07 | A number of artists have cited Kanye as being what to them? | influential | [
"Kanye_West\n\nA substantial number of artists and other figures have been influenced by, or complimented, West's work, including hip hop artists RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, and DJ Premier of Gang Starr. Both Drake and Casey Veggies have acknowledged being influenced directly by West. Non-rap arti... |
56d133ee17492d1400aabc30 | Who complimented West in Time Magazine? | inventor Elon Musk | [
"Kanye_West\n\nA substantial number of artists and other figures have been influenced by, or complimented, West's work, including hip hop artists RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, and DJ Premier of Gang Starr. Both Drake and Casey Veggies have acknowledged being influenced directly by West. Non-rap arti... |
56cf884a234ae51400d9be0a | How many songs has Kanye had that have exceeded 3 million digital sales? | 6 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56cf884a234ae51400d9be0b | How many songs has Kanye sold digitally in his career? | over 30 million | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56d137b1e7d4791d0090202d | How many of West's six albums have gone platinum? | 6 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56d137b1e7d4791d0090202e | What was Kanye's fifth consecutive number one album? | Yeezus | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56d137b1e7d4791d0090202f | As of 2012, how many downloads have there been of "Golddigger"? | 3,086,000 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56d137b1e7d4791d00902030 | What rank is West in total sales for the last decade? | third | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56d137b1e7d4791d00902031 | How many total digital songs has Kanye West sold in the US? | 30 million | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs... |
56cf88bf234ae51400d9be0f | How many Grammies has Kanye won as of 2013? | 21 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56cf88bf234ae51400d9be10 | With which artist does Kanye tie with for reaching the top of the annual Pazz & Jop Critic Poll? | Bob Dylan | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56cf88bf234ae51400d9be11 | How many times has Kanye placed in the annual Time Magazine people list? | twice | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56d138c3e7d4791d00902037 | In 2013, West had won how many total Grammy Awards? | 21 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56d138c3e7d4791d00902038 | What rank did About.com give Kanye "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list? | 8 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56d138c3e7d4791d00902039 | On what day did MTV name Kanye as the year's Number 1 "Hottest MC in the Game."? | May 16, 2008 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56d138c3e7d4791d0090203a | December 17, 2010 was the day Kanye was nominated by MTV for what? | MTV Man of the Year | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56d138c3e7d4791d0090203b | What musician did West tie with for topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll 4 times each? | Bob Dylan | [
"Kanye_West\n\nAs of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their \"Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers\" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 \"Hottest MC in the Game.\" On December 17, 20... |
56cf8915234ae51400d9be15 | How many of Kanye's albums placed on the 2012 Rolling Stone list? | 3 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn its 2012 list of \"500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Rolling Stone included three of West's albums—The College Dropout at number 298, Late Registration at number 118, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy at number 353."
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56d13983e7d4791d00902041 | How many of West's albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list? | 3 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nIn its 2012 list of \"500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Rolling Stone included three of West's albums—The College Dropout at number 298, Late Registration at number 118, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy at number 353."
] |
56cf8955234ae51400d9be17 | Which one of Kanye's albums won The Pitchfork's Album of the Decade (so far) award? | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade \"so far\"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song \"Runaway\" (featuring Pu... |
56cf8955234ae51400d9be18 | What place did Yeezus secure on the list of 100 albums? | eighth | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade \"so far\"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song \"Runaway\" (featuring Pu... |
56d139fee7d4791d00902043 | What online music publication ranked Kanye's album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" as the world's best album so far? | The Pitchfork | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade \"so far\"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song \"Runaway\" (featuring Pu... |
56d139fee7d4791d00902044 | What album was ranked 8 on a list of 100 albums? | Yeezus | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade \"so far\"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song \"Runaway\" (featuring Pu... |
56d139fee7d4791d00902045 | What song was ranked third in a list of 200 "best tracks" since 2010? | "Runaway" | [
"Kanye_West\n\nThe Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade \"so far\"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song \"Runaway\" (featuring Pu... |
56d0f72317492d1400aab6a3 | What President did Kanye West insult on air in 2005? | George W. Bush | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration tha... |
56d0f72317492d1400aab6a4 | Whose speech did Kanye West ruin at the 2009 MTV Awards? | Taylor Swift | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration tha... |
56d0f72317492d1400aab6a5 | What fashion items does Kanye West design? | clothing and footwear | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration tha... |
56d0f72317492d1400aab6a6 | What company did Kanye West begin? | DONDA | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration tha... |
56d0f72317492d1400aab6a7 | What year did Kanye West begin working with Adidas? | 2013 | [
"Kanye_West\n\nWest's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration tha... |
56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bb | What type of religion is Buddhism? | nontheistic | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
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