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Story summary
- Kanye West released The Life of Pablo in 2016.
- The album marked a turning point, shifting him from beloved artist to controversial figure.
- The album is chaotic and anti-conceptual, featuring gospel-inflected hip-hop and braggadocious lyrics.
- A decade later, some elements feel dated.
- The release now symbolizes the end of West's successful era due to his more troubling impulses, which altered public perception of his artistry.
