8. Misguided, Misinformed, Dangerous
The Kanye Story
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Unraveling Kanye's Donda Album Story and Promotion
Kanye West's album 'Donda' faced some convoluted paths before release, including the bleeping out of expletives due to his embrace of Christianity and the exclusion of Andre 3000's verse. Fans navigated leaked versions, artist changes, and uncertainties to grasp the final album's essence. The album marked a transitional phase in Kanye's career, possibly influenced by Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly' release in 2015. Despite these challenges, the album debuted with massive numbers, showcasing grand promotional events like stadium listening parties and dramatic spectacles.
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