Kanye West, ‘The College Dropout’ – Legendary Rap Albums of the 2000s

'The College Dropout' brought the dawn of the backpack rapper movement in the late 2000s.

Kanye West celebrated being sort of an outcast in hip-hop by mixing conscious rap tunes with his early soulful-sampling style and sprinkled in always cocky lyrics.

The concept album told a story of a struggling artist who overcame life-threatening obstacles, as evident on the Chaka Khan-sampled 'Through the Wire.' And he took a risk by rapping about religion -- something no other rapper would touch on -- with 'Jesus Walks.'

'The College Dropout' was genius, witty and a peek into Kanye's rebellious attitude -- one we've all grown to love and hate.

Watch Kanye West's 'Through the Wire' Video