A widespread critical success , '' The College Dropout '' was praised for West 's production , humorous and emotional raps , and the music 's balance of self-examination and mainstream sensibilities . It earned the rapper several accolades including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 2005 Grammy Awards . It has since been named by '' Time '' , '' Rolling Stone '' , and other publications as one of the greatest albums of all time
2005 Grammy Awards
47th Annual Grammy Awards
The College Dropout