Kanye West Legally Changes Name Again
Name Change and Controversies
Kanye West, who legally changed his first name to Ye in 2021, is reportedly changing his name again to “Ye Ye.” New business records filed in California show this update on several of his companies.
Recent Behavior and Backlash
Ye sparked outrage with anti-Semitic comments, saying he “loves Hitler” and is “a Nazi.” He later apologized, tweeting, “I am done with antisemitism,” and asked, “God forgive me for the pain I’ve caused.”
Personal Life and Public Image
He split from wife Bianca Censori and shared that a FaceTime chat with his kids made him reconsider his views. Ye posted, “I’m going to stop using the @kanyewest Twitter because my name is Ye.”
Name Significance
A letter from his staff said, “Ye is one of the most recognisable people in the world,” and emphasized, “His name is Ye.” Ye calls his former name “his slave name,” seeking “full self-determination.”
