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The Kanye Story Episodes

    8. Misguided, Misinformed, Dangerous

    Kanye crosses over to harmful bigotry, loses his wife and a chunk of his fandom.

    7. Jesus is King and I wanna be the President

    Kanye finds God and changes his name to Ye - and he mounts a presidential campaign.

    6. A Fashion Show, a Heist and a Breakdown

    Kanye’s admitted to hospital and Kim is robbed at gunpoint.

    5. Jesus Christ and the Kardashians

    Kanye moves into reality TV and embraces fashion.

    4. A Big Head and A Broken Heart

    Kanye storms the stage at the VMAs and President Obama calls him a 'jackass'.

    3. End of an Era

    Kanye loses his mother and the relationship with his fiancΓ©e breaks down.

    2. The Victory Lap

    Kanye is making big sounds and makes big headlines after Hurricane Katrina.

    1. The Blueprint

    Mobeen Azhar explores how a Chicago activist upbringing and a car crash shape young Kanye.

    Introducing The Kanye Story

    Mobeen Azhar investigates the rise and fall of Kanye West.