Guess who’s back in the headlines and causing quite a stir? None other than the iconic Kanye West! Known for consistently making waves with his controversial statements, questionable fashion choices, and high-profile feuds, the hip-hop sensation is once again at the center of attention. Whether it is the anti-Semitic comments which severed his ties with A-list brands like Adidas and Balenciaga or the white lives matter T-shirt,  Ye never fails to attract controversy. However, this time, Ye is making headlines not for any controversial antics but for his musical endeavors.

After leading a quiet life, Ye is back in the news, but for all the good reasons. He continues to dominate the music industry, firmly securing his position at the forefront. While there are no signs of the rumored album, ‘Man Across the Sea’, he is still serving his fans by featuring on songs. One was with Fivio Foreign for his new song ‘Concussion’ and another might be on The Legendary Traxster’s album, ‘CHICAGO.’ Amidst all the rumors surrounding his alleged comeback with another album, 9 of the icon’s albums hit a billion streaming mark. But there was one left which has now hit this benchmark, surpassing other legendary musicians.

Ye’s musical reign knows no bounds as all his albums cross the 1 billion mark, cementing his global dominance

Amidst all his controversies, Ye continues to prove his dominance over legendary musicians, solidifying his position on the global stage. In a remarkable achievement, all of his albums have now crossed the prestigious 1 billion mark on Spotify, leaving no doubt about the enduring popularity of his music, surpassing artists like Future, XXXTentacion, and Kendrick Lamar.

Among these impressive achievements, ‘Jesus Is King’ stands out as the eleventh album from the Yeezy owner to reach the billion mark. This gospel-inspired masterpiece has resonated deeply with listeners. With its powerful message, this album came in much after Ye had achieved his Christian awakening. West comes in second only to Drake in reaching this remarkable milestone and fans couldn’t contain their excitement.

Fans erupt in celebration as Kanye West hits the billion mark

Ye’s fans couldn’t contain their excitement and flooded the comment section of the Twitter page, ‘Hip Hop All Day’ with tweets hailing him as the greatest artist of this generation while others demanded another album.

While accolades were pouring in from all corners, some had a very lukewarm response, claiming that Eminem had achieved this milestone first and had done it better. Others think that the album ‘Jesus is King’ was not that great!

Even if Eminem did it first or some fans not liking ‘Jesus is King’ that much. Ye’s influence in the music industry across genres cannot be denied. Despite the controversies surrounding him, his musical achievements continue to soar. The fact that his albums consistently surpassed the billion-stream milestone on Spotify proves his image of that of an icon.

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