Coodie simmons biography sample

Kanye West is an intriguing figure who has created an impressive legacy for himself since he first hit the music scene in 1996.

The iconic rapper is now the subject of Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, which launched on the streaming platform on Wednesday, February 16, and will be released on a weekly basis.

Giving fans a deeper look at the musician and his rise to fame, the documentary also features several key figures in West's life from his late mother, Donda, to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

One such person who features heavily in the documentary, and indeed is important both in front of and behind the camera, is Clarence "Coodie" Simmons.

Who Is Coodie Simmons?

Simmons is a director, screenwriter, producer and cinematographer who is part of a duo alongside Chike Ozah.

The filmmaker first met Ye in 2002 when the musician was starting to make a name for himself, which prompted Simmons to start recording footage of the rapper to create a documentary about him (mo Coodie & Chike - Wikipedia KUROQ