2, just behind her boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

This is the transformation of Kanye West.

“His parents always encouraged him to do that,” Brenda shared about Kanye.

A younger Kanye West smiling

He was pretty smart."

Kanye was 10 years old at the time and, of course, made the journey with her.

In her professional opinion, West’s high school work could sell for up to $23,000.

Young Kanye West smiling

“It shows the different mediums he was working in.”

But college wasn’t for him, and he dropped out to pursue his career.

In a scary turn of events, West fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed head-on into another car.

Young Kanye West, pink backdrop

But, clearly, nothing was stopping him.

“He called me … rapping ‘Through the Wire’ verses,” Consequence toldComplex.

“I’m thinking to myself, ‘What the f*** is wrong with you?

Young Kanye West with his mom

Why the f*** are you rapping right now?'”

Clearly, nothing was going to stand in West’s way.

The album was not only a musical success, but its performance on the charts was historic.

Young Kanye West smiling

“The College Dropout” made it to No.

But, as reported by Complex, “Late Registration” wasn’t thebestfor West’s own financial health.

The rapper told MTV that, at the time of its drop, he was $600,000 in debt.

Side view of young Kanye West

So, why did the album set him back so much?

As perPeople, she was given Vicodin to combat any pain, and she headed home.

Her autopsy found that she died from heart disease and that her surgery could’ve been a contributing factor.

Kanye West posing in white

She later confirmed that the wedding was no longer in the cards.

“I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors.

He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met.

Kanye West performing in 2003

The moment was beyond awkward, andVoxreported that both Swift and Beyonce were seen crying backstage as a result.

The case eventually settled out of court, but not without its repercussions.

To avoid jail time, West pleaded no contest and was on probation for two years.

Kanye West performing in 2004

Their relationship had fans incredibly excited, and the name Kimye was born seemingly overnight.

News, shortly after their daughter was born, West popped the question in alavish proposal.

He didn’t mince his words when he said, “Oh yeah, definitely.”

Kanye West with arm around mother

Newsat the time, West was hospitalized due to his spiraling mental health.

The second shoe was a massive hit and catapulted West onto the fashion stage without a doubt.

After his successful reboot in 2015, West made a bit of a blunder.

Alexis Phifer, Kanye West smiling

Even to this day, Yeezys are a symbol of status and wealth.

“As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder.

“I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health.”

Kanye West, Taylor Swift at the VMAs

With time, however, West’s actions in public and at home began to drastically change.

Joe Biden was running against a chorus of other Democratic politicians, including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

The field, while crowded, was full of well-known politicians with storied track records except for West.

Kanye West posing in 2013

Given the stats, he really shouldn’t have.

As results poured in, West snagged only 60,000 votes, scoring no delegates despite his efforts.

Despite West’s controversies, the couple stayed together for years and ultimately had four children together.

Kanye West smiling at Kim Kardashian

However, time was not particularly kind to them.

And time did not heal their relationship, to the disappointment of their fans.

By the time February 2021 rolled around, Kardashian who was living separately from West had called it quits.

Kanye West performing

Kardashian cited her struggles with West’s mental health, among other factors, as reason for the divorce.

“It was an instant connection,” she wrote in January 2022.

“His energy is so fun to be around.

Kanye West with blond hair

He had me and my friends laughing, dancing, and smiling all night.”

As noted byPeople, West hasnottaken to his divorce from Kardashian well, especially amid her relationship with Davidson.

Kanye West with Donald Trump

Kanye West wearing sunglasses, 2020

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West sitting

Julia Fox, Kanye West posing