Kanye West: The Most Controversial Artist

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Kanye West is one of the most polarizing artist in music today. Often making news for going at the president or publicly criticizing other artist Kanye can come off as an egotistical and controversial artist with nothing substantial to contribute aside from creating headlines. This may be far from the truth as a case can be made that Kanye West is the greatest hip hop artist of or generation.

Artists often being judged for their album sales and critical success Kanye has been able to dominate in these two categories. Aside from his own work his various talents he has been able to impact other artist’s and their carers. His ability to transcend music and impact lives through separate him from others who are one dimensional allowing him to

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