From College Dropout to Federal Court dropout, the American rapper best known as Kanye West has had his case against a Melbourne burger joint thrown out. Now known as Ye, the rapper sued College Dropout Burgers and owner Mark Elkhouri, arguing misleading and deceptive conduct by the burger restaurant named after his 2004 record The…

Peloton and TJ Maxx have cut their ties with rapper and designer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, following his recent controversial remarks. The two companies are the latest high-profile brands, such as Adidas, Balenciaga, Gap, and Vogue, to cut their longstanding ties with Ye after the row over his words in recent weeks. Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga have…

LOS ANGELES—Don’t call him Kanye anymore. A Los Angeles judge approved Oct. 18 a petition by rapper Kanye West to officially change his name to be known simply as “Ye,” with no middle or last name. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court gave her nod to the request by the singer, who filed…

LOS ANGELES—Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name—Kanye Omari West—in favor of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name. The documents, dated…