Kanye West, often in the spotlight, sparked controversy by changing his name to “Ye” in 2021, dropping his middle name. His chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, insists he be referred to by his given name, claiming “Ye” is globally recognized like world leaders. The change has sparked mixed reactions, with some respecting his choice and others confused. Ye explained that the name reflects “us,” encompassing both good and bad, drawing from its biblical meaning.