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Kanye West, often in the spotlight, sparked controversy by changing his name to \u201cYe\u201d in 2021, dropping his middle name. His chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, insists he be referred to by his given name, claiming \u201cYe\u201d is globally recognized like world leaders. The change has sparked mixed reactions, with some respecting his choice and others confused. Ye explained that the name reflects \u201cus,\u201d encompassing both good and bad, drawing from its biblical meaning.<\/p>\n

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Kanye West, often in the spotlight, sparked controversy by changing his name to \u201cYe\u201d in 2021, dropping his middle name. His chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, insists he be referred to by his given name, claiming \u201cYe\u201d is globally recognized like world leaders. 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