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 ArticlesUS Speedskater Jordan Stolz Wins the 1,000 Meters Gold in an Olympic-Record TimeFeb 11, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 11Feb 11, 2026Winter Olympics Recap: Shiffrin Out of the Medals Again, Klaebo Wins Another GoldFeb 10, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 10Feb 10, 2026Related TopicsKanye WestcourtnameYe