Kanye West Officially Granted Full Name Change To "Ye"

Kanye West filed name change request two months ago.

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Kanye wanted full name to just be “Ye.”

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Kanye’s “Omari” and “West” names would be dropped.

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Legal documents obtained by The Blast state that Kanye was granted request.

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There was tentative ruling, where Kanye didn’t have to be present, in court.

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Kanye initially filed documents in Los Angeles.

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Kanye went through simple process to seek name change.

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Kanye’s new “Ye” name is expected to appear on future albums.

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Kim Kardashian still has “West” surname.

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