Step inside the extraordinary story of Kanye West—from near-death trauma to Grammy-winning triumph. In this episode of Fame Factor, host Sonia Lambert unpacks Kanye's rise from Chicago's underground rap scene to global superstardom. Learn how Donda West's powerful influence helped shape his fearless creativity, how a car crash nearly ended everything, and how it sparked the birth of “Through the Wire”—the track that changed everything.

Explore Kanye’s struggles with fame, his spiritual rebirth, early battles in the rap industry, and the integrity that defined a pivotal moment in his life. This isn’t just another celebrity podcast—this is the real Kanye West, told through raw moments, unreleased details, and surprising truths. Powered by AI, this short podcast dives deep into celebrity culture, mental health, family influence, and hip-hop evolution.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Enigma of Kanye West(01:48) The Foundation - A Mother's Influence on Fearless Expression(03:57) Early Struggles and Chicago Roots(06:31) The Accident That Changed Everything(09:36) From Tragedy to Triumph - The Birth of "Through the Wire"(11:24) A Test of Integrity(13:14) The Chameleon - Understanding Kanye's Evolving Persona(15:03) The Year of Scrutiny - 2009 and the Price of Fame(17:10) Legal Battles and Personal Struggles(18:33) The Kimye Phenomenon - When Two Worlds Collide(20:48) The Deeper Truth - Industry Resistance and Artistic Evolution(23:34) The Artistic Evolution - From Conscious to Controversial(25:10) Conclusion: The Unfinished Symphony