It's your world: Common, Kanye and the conflicted promise of 'Be'
Briefly

In early 2006, Kanye West's Rolling Stone cover story highlighted both his accomplishments and ambitions as a groundbreaking artist. The article revealed West's frustration with Grammy nominations, notably for his collaborator Common's song "They Say," which he felt was undeserving compared to his work on albums like "Late Registration" and hits like "Gold Digger." This expressed not only his confidence in his artistry but also an expectation for recognition aligned with his standards, demonstrating the tensions between his self-perception and industry acknowledgments.
Kanye West, despite his and Common's rising successes, expressed discontent over Grammy nominations, questioning the voting committee's choices and asserting his own artistic standards.
In an early 2006 Rolling Stone cover story, Kanye exhibited both recognition of his achievements and a determination to challenge industry norms, revealing his provocative persona.
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