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A look at Kanye West's relationship history

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A look at Kanye West's relationship history
A look at Kanye West's relationship history

KANYE West's dating history is made up of models, actresses, and reality stars.

After his very public divorce from fashion mogul Kim Kardashian, he was linked to a few women before he settled down with his new "wife," Bianca Censori.

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Kanye West has dated several models, actresses, and reality starsCredit: Getty

Who has Kanye West dated?

Kanye West's exes include:

Sumeke Rainey

Kanye and Sumeke Rainey were a high school couple.

Her voice is sampled on his song Get Em High and Kanye once claimed he was going to marry her in his song, Never Let Me Down.

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The rapper had a close relationship with Sumeke's father, as he gifted Kanye a box of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, and Aretha Franklin records.

It is believed Kanye and Sumeke ended things in the late 1990s.

Alexis Phifer

Alexis Pfeiffer and Kanye West dated in 2002
Alexis Pfeiffer and Kanye West dated in 2002Credit: Getty - Contributor

Alexis Pfeiffer and Kanye started dating back in 2002 before his career took off.

The former couple were on and off for about six years and even got engaged in 2006.

After 18 months of being engaged, he and Alexis called off their wedding plans.

She dished to People about their breakup saying: "It’s always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends. I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors.

Adding: "He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met.”

Brooke Crittendon

Brooke Crittendon and Kanye dated in 2005
Brooke Crittendon and Kanye dated in 2005Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Kanye dated actress Brooke Crittendon in 2005 in between his break from Alexis.

The two met after meeting backstage at a gig when she was working as a production assistant for MTV.

She allegedly compared their relationship to Disneyland and told The Sun in an exclusive that Kanye "had an appreciation for the feminine form and a curiosity."

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The actress also claimed that the sex was "more sophisticated."

Sessilee Lopez

Model Sessilee Lopez in 2014
Model Sessilee Lopez in 2014Credit: Getty Images - Getty

After Kanye's romance with Alexis, the rapper began dating model, Sessilee Lopez.

The pair worked together on his Flashing Lights music video and were rumored to be dating for a brief period of time.

It is unclear when they called their relationship off.

Amber Rose

Amber Rose and Kanye West dated from 2008 till 2010
Amber Rose and Kanye West dated from 2008 till 2010Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Former exotic dancer Amber Rose, and the Flashing Lights star dated from 2008 to 2010.

Amber claimed that Kanye bullied her "for years," after their split.

During an interview on the No Jumper podcast, she defended herself against the hurtful comments Kanye had made about needing "30 showers" after they were intimate together.

"I don’t know if he says things to make his wife more comfortable, but to slut-shame me and say you needed 30 showers, like, bro, you took me around the world. Since when do you need 30 showers?” she said.

Chanel Iman

Victoria's Secret model Chanel Iman and Kanye West never confirmed their relationship
Victoria's Secret model Chanel Iman and Kanye West never confirmed their relationshipCredit: Getty - Contributor

Kanye was linked to former Victoria's Secret model Chanel Iman in 2010, but the pair never confirmed their relationship.

"Rumors are rumors. Kanye's a great artist. He's very talented," she told Us Magazine.

"I've always loved his music. He's an incredible performer."

Selita Ebanks

Model Selita Ebanks and Kanye West were rumored to be an item
Model Selita Ebanks and Kanye West were rumored to be an itemCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Kanye was linked to runway model Selita Ebanks back in 2010.

She starred in his short film, Runaway but denied the two ever being an item.

It is unclear when they ended their fling.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk in 2020
Irina Shayk in 2020Credit: Getty Images

In March 2021, rumors began to circulate that Kanye and Russian model Irina Shayk were dating.

A source revealed that May that the two "met up one night and had chemistry and hit it off."

The source continued: "It’s very casual and they have only been in touch for about a month. Kanye has expressed he doesn’t want anything serious but likes Irina’s vibe."

In June, the two were spotted together in France, appearing to be "an item," but by August they had reportedly called it quits.

Vinetria

Kanye West and model Vinetria were spotted together
Kanye West and model Vinetria were spotted togetherCredit: Vinetrria/Instagram

Signed model and Instagram influencer, Vinetria, was allegedly dating Kanye.

Sources close to the pair reveal they have been "hooking up" for "a while now," according to Page Six.

Vinetria was reportedly in Miami with Ye as he recorded his Drink Champs interview, and seen attended his Sunday Service in Los Angeles.

The two were spotted together in public for the first time at Donda Academy’s debut basketball game in Minneapolis but split in December 2021.

Julia Fox

Julia Fox and Kanye West were linked in 2022
Julia Fox and Kanye West were linked in 2022Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Just days after Julia Fox accused her husband Peter Artemiev of being a "deadbeat dad," in January 2022 she was spotted on a date with Kanye.

At the time, Julia confirmed in an op-ed article that the two were dating, and told Page Six she is excited about her future with him.

"I don't know where things are headed," she told the media outlet at the time. "But if this is any indication of the future I'm loving the ride."

The two previously met in Miami while celebrating New Year's Eve, and later went on a second date where he surprised her with a photoshoot.

However, a few weeks later, the pair split with a rep for Julia telling People they, "remain good friends and collaborators but they are no longer together."

Chaney Jones 

Kanye and Chaney Jones split in June 2022
Kanye and Chaney Jones split in June 2022Credit: Splash News

Chaney Jones made headlines after being seen in public with Kanye in February 2022, when he was supposedly in a relationship with Julia.

Kanye previously posted a screenshot from The Shade Room to his Instagram that says: "It appears #Ye and his new boo #ChaneyJones are going strong.”

He captioned the post with a black heart and Jones responded with the comment, "My love" with the black heart and fingers crossed emojis.

However, in June 2022, Kanye and his Kim-look-alike reportedly split over ‘erratic behavior'.

Kanye West seen with wife Bianca
Kanye West seen with wife BiancaCredit: The Mega Agency

How many times has Kanye West been married?

Kanye and Kim tied the knot back in 2014 and welcomed four children together- North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm- before calling it quits in 2021.

Amid the divorce, Kim went on to date Pete Davidson for nine months - a relationship that garnered much beef between the former SNL star and Ye.

Kanye then went on to marry Yeezy architect Bianca Censori in January 2023 in a secret ceremony, but it is not known if the nuptials were real.

"Kanye and Bianca did have a small marriage ceremony, friends don’t know if it’s legal, but it’s very real to them," a source told Us Weekly.

Patrizia Rizzo

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