Influences on Kanye West feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver

Connecting the dots of artistic inspiration: a musical family tree

Nas
Erick Sermon
Jay-Z
Mase
A Tribe Called Quest
Wu Tang Clan
Also see Shmoop's detailed explanation of Kanye's influences in "Through the Wire."

Influenced by Kanye West feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver

Jason Derülo
Master Shortie
Manafest
J Xavier
Da Weasel
Kid Cudi
Naledge
Dux Jones