Since Kanye West gained fame in the music industry, as well as in the fashion landscape which a bulk of his net worth comes from, there has been no hiding from public attention. He has continuously secured the bag, doing it on his own terms and owning his unmatched artistry.From his attempt at running for president to endless rants on social media, his openly discussed mental struggles to soured friendships, and some very controversial relationships including one with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, the rapper's personal life only gets more interesting. So here's a gander at Kanye West's dating history over the years, both public and private.
10 Sumeke Rainey Was Kanye's High School Girlfriend
In a somewhat private affair, Kanye dated high school sweetheart Sumeke Rainey, with the two continuing their relationship while he was starting out and pushing his music. Sumeke's father also gave the rapper some records of Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, and Marvin Gaye, which he sampled in his debut album "The College Dropout." He used her voice in a song "Get Em High," and referenced her on "Never Let Me Down." Unfortunately, their '90s romance didn't last long. Kanye is believed to have rapped about the relationship and their fallout on "Late Registration"'s "Touch the Sky."
9 Alexis Phifer Was The First Woman Kanye Proposed To
Two years before Kanye's career took off upon the release of his debut album in 2004, Kanye began dating designer Alexis Phifer. The two were on and off from 2002 to 2008, but they were serious. She was the only woman besides Kim that Kanye proposed to in 2006, but they called off their engagement after 18 months, following the death of Kanye's mother Donda.
8 Kanye Had A Brief Thing With Brooke Crittendon While On A Time-Out With Alexis
Kanye was also linked to BET Harlem Heights cast member Brooke Crittendon, with the two having a brief fling during his break from Alexis in 2004. The romance fizzled out between the two. She spoke with Essence in 2020 about how she lived in the rapper's shadow, but that they still remained "amicable".
7 Kanye Dated Amber Rose, With The Two Going At Each Other For Years
This was one memorable relationship. With their two-year-long union spanning from 2008 to 2010, they had rosy moments and not so rosy moments, with Amber alleging that Kanye bullied her for years, also calling him a narcissist, and going off in several tweets directed to the rapper. Kanye also made unpleasant comments about her, with Kim somehow getting involved in the mix, where Amber called Kim a "homewrecker."
6 Kanye West And Irina Shayk Were Spotted On A Romantic Trip To France
Kanye and supermodel Irina have crossed paths professionally. She appeared in his 2010 music video for "Power," then walked the runway for his 2012 Yeezy Collection at Paris Fashion Week. In June 2021, a few months after Kim filed for divorce, there were rumors of Kanye dating supermodel Irina Shayk. The two were spotted together in France for Kanye's 44th birthday, looking like an item. Their two-month rendezvous ended with reports about it not being a serious thing, and they worked better as friends.
5 Kanye Hooked Up With Vinetria Who Was Half His Age
Kanye took his model fancy further when he got with stunner Vinetria half his age in November 2021, after his relationship with Irina and amid divorce with Kim. The two made their first public appearance at Kanye's Donda Academy's debut basketball game in Minneapolis. The two split after a few months of hooking up, during the time he was begging ex-wife to "run right back to him" in December 2021.
4 Kanye West Had A Six-Weeks Photo Shoot And PDA-Filled Romance With Julia Fox
Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox and Kanye gave us a front row seat to their relationship, which burnt fast and burnt out in a split second. The two were rumored to be dating in January, and were spotted out for a dinner date in Miami. Julia confirmed their romance to Interview Mag calling it "an instant connection" in a PDA photo shoot, also detailing her Cinderella moments with the rapper. They went their separate ways after six weeks, and he moved on to Chaney Jones.
3 Chaney Jones Tatted Ye To Her Wrist
Not only does Chaney share a striking resemblance to Kim, with being dubbed as Kim's look alike, she made Kanye's dating list. The two sparked dating rumors in February 2022, where they were seen having dinner together at Nobu in Malibu. They were also spotted together at Kanye's listening party for his upcoming album, "Donda 2." The rapper featured on the influencer's Instagram, and she had "Ye" 'tatted on her wrist in May. The two split amicably after four months of keeping it casual and being commitment-free.
2 Kanye Has Been Spotted With OnlyFans Model Monica Corgan
The rapper is not short on having short-lived flings. This time, he has moved on from his casual thing with Chaney to Monica Corgan. In June 2022, Kanye was spotted with the OnlyFans and Instagram model at a screening for Top Gun: Maverick. They were spotted again in August in a disguise attempt where Monica was said to be visiting Kanye's $57 million new mansion in Malibu.
1 Kanye West And Kim Kardashian's Relationship Isn't Going Anytime Soon
The rapper and Kim had a fashion trendsetter thing going on when they took their friendship to the next level. They got married in May 2014 and share four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm West. Unfortunately, after a rocky COVID lockdown situation and episodes of unhinged Kanye who took their private business to the public, Kim filed for divorce in February 2021. Things worsened for the rapper who tried to get his ex-wife back when she began dating former SNL star Pete Davidson. Kanye didn't hold back his distaste, dragging Pete, his ex-wife and her parenting skills as well as her family for months. Thankfully, the rapper recently apologized to Kim for any stress he may have caused her. Considering the razzle-dazzle of a union these two once had, hopefully they work out their co-parenting challenges.
