Kanye Omari West (born June 8; 1977) is an American rap artist and hip hop producer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004; his second album Late Registration in 2005; and his third album Graduation in 2007. His first three albums have received numerous awards (including nine Grammys); critical acclaim; and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music. West-s mascot and trademark is a teddy bear; which has appeared on the covers of his three albums as well as the singles -Stronger- and -Homecoming. "Heartless" is a pop song by American hip hop artist Kanye West. It was released on November 4, 2008 digitally as the second single for his fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak. The song debuted at the number four spot on the Billboard Hot 100 where it eventually peaked at number two and reached number-one on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks and U.S. Hot 100 Airplay chart. The song was performed for the first time at the ONE Campaign concert during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. The song was also performed at a T.I. concert at Key Club in Los Angeles. Kanye made a special guest appearance.