Kanye West demand ‘Ye’ as Preferred Name, Denounces Former Moniker as ‘Slave Name’ in Music Industry Demand”

Kanye West’s chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, wrote a letter urging people to refer to the rapper as “Ye” instead of his former name.

Page Six obtained a letter that compared Ye’s fame to that of presidents and popes, highlighting his global recognition.

The decision to adopt the name “Ye” was not taken lightly, with Yiannopoulos stressing that it was made legally and permanently.

He asserts, “This is who he is now. His name is Ye.” Yiannopoulos calls upon various entities, including streaming platforms, publishers, and stores, to update their records to reflect the change.

Highlighting Ye’s sentiments about his former name, the letter mentions that he has referred to it as his “slave name” on multiple occasions. Yiannopoulos underscores Ye’s desire for full self-determination, particularly as a black man in America.

This call for the name change comes more than two years after a Los Angeles judge approved West’s legal name change. West cited “personal reasons” for the alteration in court documents filed in August 2021.

West teased the transition to “Ye” after the release of his 2018 album “Ye.” He expressed his identity shift by proclaiming, “I am YE,” signalling a departure from his previous persona as Kanye West.

In an interview with Big Boy in June 2018, West elaborated on the significance of the name “ye,” noting its frequent occurrence in the Bible, where it means “you.” He explained that “Ye” symbolizes a collective identity, representing the entirety of humanity with its virtues and flaws.

This move to embrace the name “Ye” reflects West’s evolution as an artist and individual, capturing the essence of his introspective journey through his music and public persona.