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    Winning the 'Best Rap Album' Grammy for 'The College Dropout'.

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    9. Winning the 'Best Rap Album' Grammy for 'The College Dropout'.

    Finally, Kanye received the recognition he deserved when 'The College Dropout' won the 'Best Rap Album' Grammy in 2005, beating Jay Z, Nelly LL Cool J and Beastie Boys. That year he gained 10 Grammy nominations in total, with the album going triple platinum in the US and receiving critical acclaim amongst critics.

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