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The World vs. Ye

The World vs. Ye

Drew Pellin, Contributor November 2, 2022

Ye, known for his controversial personality, has faced a public reckoning all of October. At the beginning of the month, the artist unloaded a storm of controversy at his Paris Fashion Week YEEZY show....

Ye Unhinged

Luke Rexing, Contributor March 2, 2022

The potential “genius” and most controversial rapper of our time, Ye (aka Kanye West), recently dropped a prequel to his last album on February 22, 2022, titled Donda 2. The rapper has been in the...

Courtesy of Allan Kingdom

Artist Profile: Allan Kingdom

Casey McCabe, Vice President December 1, 2021

Allan Kingdom, real name Allan Kyariga, is a Canadian born rapper and musician who grew up here in the Twin Cities; St. Paul to be exact. “My musical style is pretty international I would say, I take...

Certified Lover Boy: A Review

Certified Lover Boy: A Review

Arty Graham, Contributor September 18, 2021

After a recent hiatus, Aubrey Graham, Drake, has returned to the center of stage with his newest album Certified Lover Boy. The album and its satirical album design has taken social media by storm, by...

Donda: A Love Letter to Mom

Donda: A Love Letter to Mom

Arty Graham, Writer September 15, 2021

After emerging from the Mercedes Benz stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, the hermit Kanye West released his title album Donda, which has been dedicated to his mother, Donda West, and his family. On this 28 track...

Group Of Seniors Singing In Choir Together

‘Jesus Is King’, but the album lacks distinction

McKenna Barnett, Contributor November 7, 2019

Kanye West, one of the most well-known rappers of the 21st century, is typically known for his iconic lyrics and production. These iconic lyrics usually include a sense of audacity and vulgarity, which...

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