Entertainment NewsKanye West Asks Court to Legally Change His Name to YeSavePrintRapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA in New York City, on Nov. 6, 2019. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Associated Press8/25/2021|Updated: 12/30/2023LOS ANGELES—Kanye just wants to be Ye.Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesHow Major US Stock Indexes Fared Dec. 19Dec 19, 2025Mexican Drug Cartel Member Accused of Faking His Death Is Sentenced to 11-plus Years in US PrisonDec 19, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Dec. 18Dec 18, 2025Small Plane Crashes Into New Hampshire CondominiumsDec 18, 2025Related TopicsKanye WestcourtnameYe