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Kanye West files to legally change his name to Ye over 'personal reasons'
Kanye West has gone by Ye for years, but now he wants to make it official. The rapper has formally petitioned for a name change in Los Angeles court.
Kanye West has gone by Ye for years, but now he wants to make it official. The rapper has formally petitioned for a name change in Los Angeles court.
On a related note, the big news has come just a day ahead of West’s third Donda listening party
Billionaire fashion designer and rapper cites 'personal reasons' for name change in legal documents filed in California