Record companies ignored him because he did not portray the gangsta image prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time .
Although he had attained success as a producer , Kanye West aspired to be a rapper , but had struggled to attain a record deal .
Record companies ignored Kanye West because Kanye West did not portray the gangsta image prominent in mainstream hip hop at the time .
Although he had attained success as a producer , Kanye West aspired to be a rapper , but had struggled to attain a record deal .