Hip-hop history is filled with unforgettable moments. Whether it is the feud between Tupac and Biggie, Eminem’s groundbreaking Oscar win, or the surprising album drop by Jay Z and Beyoncé, the genre has always been known for its surprises and dramatic events. However, one moment stands out among the rest for fans. The moment perfectly captured the essence of hip-hop culture and showcased the spirit of its most influential artist.

On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, fans feel that moment for them was Kanye West’s acceptance speech at the 2005 Grammy Awards when he received his first award, for Best Rap Album for ‘College Dropout’. In addition to that, West also received two more wins at the same event. Yet, what stole the show were the rapper’s words that struck a chord among fans.

When the presenter declared West as the winner, he made his way to the stage with a smile. He expressed gratitude to God, his fans, his family, and his fellow artists from Roc A Fella before delivering a line that would be remembered as one of Grammy’s remarkable moments: “Everybody want to know what I would do if I didn’t win… I guess we’ll never know.”

It also demonstrated the rapper’s confidence and charisma as he celebrated his victory with a remark that elicited cheers and laughter from the audience. West had recently (at that time) endured a car accident that resulted in a wired jaw.

His speech illustrated his ability to overcome these challenges and establish himself as an accomplished artist.

Kanye West is the “greatest artist of all time”

Fans are in awe and love for the charisma Kanye West showed on stage in 2005. A huge section of fans commended and commented in joy and appreciation. Almost everyone looks to agree that this indeed was one of the biggest moments in the history of hip-hop. West is undoubtedly one of the biggest hip-hop icons, with his music going on to shape the music of the likes of Travis Scott. Hence, fans hailed West as the greatest of all time, as well as labeled his speech as the best ever.

Fans loved the deliverance, impeccable timing, and the graceful manner in which Kanye West spoke. Thus, without a doubt, his speech was one of the most iconic ever.

Fans also showered their love unabashedly for the rapper.

Kanye West has gone on to produce some of the most remarkable hip-hop albums ever. In an amazing feat, his last album ‘Donda’ was a massive sellout. But as of now, West has not produced any music since 2021. He is currently on a trip with his wife Bianca Censori to Tokyo earlier and now Italy. Although there are rumors of his new album dropping soon, it is a question of when.

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