Happy birthday! Kanye West turns 48 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 8, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 48 on Sunday, Jun. 8, 2025.

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Kanye West is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Kanye West (Stronger, Gold Digger, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

West, a cultural icon

Born Kanye Omari West in Chicago on June 8, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. West's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kanye hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kanye West as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Kanye, you're the best!