My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
An Answer to One of Life's Greatest Questions: Is Kanye West a Genius or an Asshole?
Since the 90s, the "advanced genius theory" has been used to analyze Lou Reed, David Bowie, Kiss, and more. What does it say about Kanye West?
Lost in the World: How Kanye West Helped Me Stare Down Depression
Kanye West didn’t save my life, but when I decided to save my own it felt like he was there to thank me for doing it.
Revisiting the Radical Black Fever Dream of Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'
Systemic oppression exists by dehumanizing the pieces that don't fit. But what better proof is there of our humanity, that we're alive, than our ability to dream? Five years ago, on MBDTF, West dreamed bigger than most.
How Kanye West's 'Late Registration' Turned a College Dropout into a Superstar
Ten years after it came out, it's clear 'Late Registration' is the foundation for latter day maximalist Kanye works. Might it even be his best album?
Kanye West: Portrait of the Monster as a Young Masterpiece
Read an excerpt from the 33 1/3 series entry on 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' by Kirk Walker Graves.
The Conspiracy Theorist's Guide to Kanye West's 'Yeezus'
It's a multiple personality record that's as much of an assimilation of his previous work, as it is a mission statement for DONDA.