American hip hop artist Kanye West is currently in the Philippines. He arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 5:22 am Saturday.
This is the first time Kanye West is visiting the country.
He will be performing tonight at the Paradise International Music Festival in Aseana City, Parañaque.
Wiz Khalifa will be performing with him.
According to his online profile, Kanye West was taised in Chicago, West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for artists such as Jay Z and Alicia Keys. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to widespread critical and commercial success.