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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Has Changed His Name a Second Time
Kanye West has changed his name for a second time, according to a new report. West, 48, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, is now going by the name Ye Ye, according to the business documents obtained by Page Six. The papers, which were filed by West's chief financial officer Hussain Lalani, list the polarizing rapper's "manager or member name" as Ye Ye. Yeezy Apparel, Yeezy Record Label LLC and Getting Out Our Dreams Inc. are now all under Ye Ye after previously being listed under "Ye West." As of now, West/Ye has not announced his switch to Ye Ye publicly. The 24-time Grammy winner did say on X/Twitter earlier this month that he would no longer be using his @kanyewest handle, though he hasn't followed through on that proclamation. 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye,' West tweeted June 1. 'Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is.' West previously announced in 2018 he would be changing his name from Kanye West to Ye, a switch that became official three years later. West said at the time he made the change for "personal reasons." In March 2024, Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right commentator and the Graduation rapper's chief of staff, demanded in a letter that West be referred to as "Ye" and not by his "slave name." 'He didn't take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of 'Kanye West,' lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye." Yiannopoulos wrote. Kanye West Has Changed His Name a Second Time first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 10, 2025
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
First Ye, Now Ye Ye: Rapper Kanye West Changes His Name Again
Last Updated: The man behind Graduation and Yeezy is switching it up again, this time with a double dose of Ye. Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, appears to have updated his name once more. According to new California business filings obtained by the New York Post -affiliated Page Six, Ye's chief financial officer (CFO) Hussain Lalani recently submitted documents listing the rapper as 'Ye Ye." Earlier filings had listed his name as 'Ye West," but several of Ye's ventures, including Yeezy Apparel, Yeezy Record Label, LLC, and Getting Out Our Dreams Inc., now list 'Ye Ye" as the name under 'manager or member." Ye has not yet made a public statement about the change. On June 1, the rapper indicated another shift in how he presents himself online. Posting on X, he said: 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye. Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is". Ye has long emphasized the importance of shedding his birth name. In 2018, he posted: 'the being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE". That same year, he titled his album Ye, recorded at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In 2021, he filed to legally change his name for 'personal reasons," and a judge approved the request two months later. The name change has since become part of how Ye wants to be recognized publicly and professionally. In March 2024, Milo Yiannopoulos, his chief of staff, issued a letter urging the media and music industry to use the name Ye. 'Ye is one of the most recognizable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes. He didn't take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of 'Kanye West,' lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye," Yiannopoulos said. Kanye West is one of the biggest names in global hip-hop and rap. From the soul-inspired sound of The College Dropout to the polished anthems of Graduation and the experimental edge of Yeezus, he has constantly reinvented his music. With 24 Grammy Awards, Ye Ye remains one of the most creative and influential figures in the world of rap. Location : California, USA First Published: June 10, 2025, 23:37 IST
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Nine inmates graduate after a major accomplishment
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Nine inmates were celebrated for a major career accomplishment. The Waiawa Correctional Facility hosted a graduation ceremony and luncheon for nine inmates who received Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts certificates on June 6. KCC's Culinary Institute of the Pacific Announces Collaboration with Culinary Institute of America The graduates completed a six-month Culinary Arts Program, a college-level program where students learn the fundamentals of culinary arts, time management, teamwork and other practical skills. 'The purpose of the program is to provide knowledge, a pathway for a solid career in the restaurant industry,' Waiawa Correctional Facility Education Supervisor Kerry Iwashita said. For the graduates who want to further their education, the 14 credits earned from the Culinary Arts Program will appear in their University of Hawaiʻi transcripts. 'Sometimes it takes a jarring experience in life for somebody to take life more seriously. When you guys offer opportunities like culinary arts to people in incarceration, you supply us with the strength, hope and determination we need to stay out of prison and make something of ourselves,' graduate Ronald Graham said. The graduates prepared a mix of savory and sweet dishes for attendees at the luncheon including: Somen Taco Salad Giardiniera Salad BBQ Kalua Pork Quesadillas Spam Raisu Lo Mai Gai Beef Moussaka Stuffed Eggplant Honey Walnut Chicken Plum Glazed Chicken and Spinach/Mushroom Roulade Cream Cheese Tiramisu Watergate Salad Blueberry Cream Cheese Scones 'Pineapple Sorbet' Plantation Berry Iced TeaThe Culinary Arts Program is also offered at the Women's Community Correctional Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WTA Aviation Class of 2025 called ‘future of aviation'
WESTFIELD — After welcoming everyone to the Aviation Maintenance Technology program graduation for the Class of 2025, department head Galen Wilson acknowledged fellow Aviation instructors Scott Hepburn, Christopher Chaves and Timothy Pfau and Aviation Advisory Board chair Kenneth Dromgold. 'Another great year, another great class. These students will have an impact on the aviation industry.' Wilson said the students had completed 1250 hours of training, tests, evaluations, projects, presentations and readings to make it through the only FAA-certified program in New England. 'It takes a special student to complete it. They have endured a lot. Bottom line, we did it!' Mayor Michael McCabe came to the podium, saying it was intimidating to speak with an F15 right in front of him. Hangar 2 at Westfield Barnes Airport had been mostly cleared of aircraft for the ceremony that were now parked on the landing strip along with a visiting F15 from the Air National Guard 104th. McCabe remarked on the 50% female composition of the Aviation Class of 2025 as he welcomed family and friends, representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration, Gulfstream, and Westfield State University who he said were checking out the program. He then presented certificates from the City of Westfield to each member of the Class of 2025. 'This is one of my favorite days of the year. Being able to celebrate our kids as they move into the future is a blast,' McCabe said. Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski told the graduates, 'Aviation needs people like you,' He said the field requires precision, accountability and an unwavering commitment to safety, skills which he called impressive and essential. 'Thank you for choosing this path. Your future is not only bright, it's airborne.' 'I feel so indebted to and proud of this program,' said keynote speaker Senator John Velis, who is co-chair of the state Aviation Caucus. He said it coincides with his time in office, and he remembers walking from the hangar to Westfield Technical Academy with a plane at 3 a.m. in 2016 for the grand opening of the program. Velis said in the beginning, people were amazed that the program was happening in Massachusetts. 'Now, when we have this conversation, they say 'we know all about it.' We are proud — you should be proud, and I hope you are.' Velis' speech then paused for an emergency response to a medical emergency in the hangar that had a successful outcome. When he resumed, his message to the graduates shifted. 'Far more important than what we're doing today is your well-being,' Velis told the graduates. He said one of the things he knows as chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, is that the numbers are scary on the impact of mental health on young adults, which he said isn't talked about enough. 'If you find yourself at any point in the future or a friend finds themselves struggling, remember these three most important words — 'I need help.' Please get it. You're going to find in the not-too-distant future circumstances where you're going to fail at something — not a single person who hasn't. What separates those who push forward and who don't is your response,' he said. 'You make us so proud. Thank you for going down this path. Remember, you've got a lot of people in this room who want to help out,' Velis said. Wilson then introduced the Class of 2025 Distinguished Graduate Mason Jacquier of Southwick. In describing Jacquier he said he was a soccer captain, class treasurer, on the Student Council, in the National Technical Honor Society, 4H Club, Key Club, captain of the Aviation Explorers Post, flying, and 'oh yeah, not bad at motocross either,' in which he said Jacquier has won numerous awards. Jacquier will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida to study aerospace engineering. 'It's an honor to speak at our graduation. When we started as freshmen, we were intimidated … We were met with unwavering support, constant encouragement and guidance,' Jacquier said. He said over the four years they developed confidence, patience and pride, and were pushed out of their comfort zone and are on their way to becoming pilots, air traffic controllers and in the Air National Guard. After he spoke, pilot Ray Robidoux of the Westfield Aviation Museum located in Hangar 3 joined Jacquier at the podium to present him with a $2,000 scholarship. 'We present this scholarship as our way of saying thank you. The graduates today are the future of aviation,' Robidoux said. Scott Hepburn, instructor of the Class of 2025, thanked the other instructors for bringing the class over the finish line. He said it was a pleasure to have them for 3.5 years, 1911 hours total. He then awarded certificates to the FAA Program graduates and the non-FAA Aviation Program graduate, telling stories about each one before presenting them. The FAA Program graduates of the Class of 2025 include Savannah Chapman of Granville, who will be entering the Air National Guard 104th; Rielynn Cigal of Westfield, who will be going to Springfield Technical Community College for medical studies, and Hailey Dubiel of Westfield, who will go to CT AeroTech. Hepburn said Dubiel entered WTA 'bound and determined to get into aviation,' adding that she was one of the smartest students to ever come through, having only one test score less than 100 at a 97. Also graduating were Emma Fernandes of Westfield, who will go to Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jason Harris of Westfield, headed to CT Aero Tech, Mason Jacquier of Southwick, going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Jason Jones of Westfield, who will be going to STCC. Thomas Knapik of Westfield will be the first graduate of the program to become an Air Traffic Controller through the FAA. In a presentation before the School Committee in November, Knapik said he first thought about becoming a pilot, but discovered through the program 'the infinite possibilities in aviation.' Hepburn said about Olivia Pease of Westhampton that she came in wanting to be a private pilot by graduation, and became one. She will be entering STCC in the fall, and has a goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Joshua Masse of Westfield will be going to work at Bombardier in Windsor Locks and Mark Poznyur and Maya Reyes will join Gulfstream at Westfield Barnes. Non-FAA Aviation Program graduate Andrew Reed of Southwick will be going to Atlantic Aviation as a line technician. Hepburn said you could ask him whatever you wanted to know about airplanes. 'He knew so much about our planes, and is an incredible photographer,' he said about Reed, whose extended family in Southwick and South Carolina came to the graduation to support him. 'It's time to push this program bigger,' Hepburn said. He said they can only accept 14 students per year out of the 80 to 100 that want aviation. 'I'd like to double this program in the next couple of years — some way, somehow.' Wilson also awarded numbers 21 and 22 of the 25 coins made to distinguish the first 25 students from the program to complete their FAA certification. Wilson, a 30-year veteran of the US Air Force called it a USAF tradition. 'It means that you are a member of an elite group of people.' Coin number 21 was presented to Brandon Laviolette and number 22 to Zachary Fedora. Read the original article on MassLive.
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
87-year-old Cree woman graduates from University of Saskatchewan
Louise Fraser has become the oldest person ever to graduate from the University of Saskatchewan's Indian Teacher Education Program. She hopes to teach Cree language after completing the four-year program.
