Who Has Kanye West Dated?
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Between 2002 and 2008, West and fashion designer Alexis Phifer dated on and off. They met two years before the hype of "College Dropout" catapulted him to breakthrough success but broke up in 2004. By 2005 they'd reunited, and West popped the question in 2006. Their relationship started to fall apart after West's mother, Donda, unexpectedly died following complications from a botched plastic surgery procedure, and ended for good in 2008.
"It's always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends," Phifer told People after they called off their engagement. "I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavours. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met." Their breakup is said to have inspired many of the songs on his "808s & Heartbreaks" album.