The Kanye Story

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Mobeen Azhar investigates the rise and fall of Kanye West

Mobeen Azhar investigates the rise and fall of Kanye West, with the help of guests who've been close to the rapper and journalists who've followed every step of his career.

The Kanye Story: 6. A Fashion Show, a Heist and a Breakdown

6. A Fashion Show, a Heist and a Breakdown

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

Things start to unravel as public rants and no shows begin and Kim is robbed at gunpoint. Kanye is admitted to hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Mobeen explores the Life of Pablo era of Kanye. Things start to unravel as public rants and no shows begin and Kim is robbed at gunpoint. Kanye is admitted to hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He becomes more involved in politics and supports Donald Trump. 

What took Kanye West from hit-maker to a political agitator, spreading anti-Jewish hate? And where does he go next? Mobeen explores the rapper's rise and fall.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Ashley Clivery
Assistant Producer: Edith Rousselot
Executive Producer: Peter Sale
Sound Mixing: Adam Lieber

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