Kanye West Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of 'The College Dropout' With Heartfelt Twitter Message
11 February 2014, 10:32 | Updated: 11 February 2014, 10:33
The 'Jesus Walks' star takes a moment to thank all those who believed in him and helped his musical dreams.
Kanye West has celebrated the 10th anniversary of his album 'The College Droput' by taking to Twitter and writing a heartfelt message.
The rapper took a moment to thank all those individuals who believed in him and spoke about the long struggle to even get the record released in the first place.
Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life's work up to that point: The College Dropout.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
I say "finally" because it was a long road, a constant struggle, and a true labor of love
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
to not only convince my peers and the public that I could be an artist, but to actually get that art out for the world to hear.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their voice,
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
gave of their heart to that project, and to all the projects that followed, and are to come.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
I wake up every day trying to give something back to you that you can rock to and be proud of.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
Ten years later I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014
He also made sure to thank the fans and revealed he has been left "humbled" by their continued support and love over the past decade.
Kanye ended his Twitter message by saying he was still "banging on the door" and although they may be "heavier" he said "WE WILL BREAK THEM".
The breakthrough album produced the hit singles 'Through The Wire', 'All Falls Down' and 'Jesus Walks'.
'The College Dropout' also won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2005 and was nominated for Album Of The Year.
