On This Day in 2005, Kanye West Released His Second Classic Album ‘Late Registration’

On This Day in 2005, Kanye West Released His Second Classic Album ‘Late Registration’

Kanye West was never going to be just the producer for Roc-a-Fella. His ego inflated, his hubris hefty, he would always want something more. College Dropout saw Ye transcend the role of soul sample magician into hip-hop’s everyman. He’s brash and arrogant, silly and absurdist, righteous and pensive, fiery and emotional, all wielded effortlessly and honestly. Kanye is the kind of artist to make a Happy Gilmore reference smack in the middle of a s…

On This Day in 2005, Kanye West Released His Second Classic Album 'Late Registration'

Kanye West was never going to be just the producer for Roc-a-Fella. His ego inflated, his hubris hefty, he would always want something more. College Dropout saw Ye transcend the role of soul sample magician into hip-hop’s everyman. He’s brash and arrogant, silly and absurdist, righteous and pensive, fiery and emotional, all wielded effortlessly and honestly. Kanye is the kind of artist to make a Happy Gilmore reference smack in the middle of a s…

Ye’s 'Late Registration' Turns 20, Fans Takeover X to Celebrate the Milestone

Two decades later, Ye’s 'Late Registration' remains a rap classic as fans celebrate its 20th anniversary and lasting influence on the music world.