E-mail a friendFebruary 17, 2004
Kanye West shares why he stayed with a label that didn't want to sign him as an artist, and Kathy Ireland explains why she wanted her own brand.
Kanye West
Kanye West
Chicago native Kanye West is one of rap's top producers. Not one to stay in the background, he recently released his debut disc, The College Dropout. Since the third grade, West dreamed of writing and rhyming. That dream was almost derailed by a near-fatal car accident, which inspired his current hit single, Through the Wire -- recorded while his jaw was wired shut.
Kathy Ireland
Kathy Ireland
Actress, model, businesswoman, humanitarian -- all describe Kathy Ireland. One of the first supermodels, Ireland made a splash in several Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. She's appeared on TV and in films, produced a fitness video and has her own line of products. Ireland also works with a long list of non-profits, including the Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity.