'' The Life of Pablo '' received critical acclaim from critics , with particular attention drawn to the fragmented , unfinished nature of its composition and release . Following Tidal 's disclosure of its streaming data and the album 's release to competing streaming services , the album debuted at number one on the US '' Billboard '' 200 , becoming West 's seventh consecutive number-one album on the chart and the first to reach the summit primarily through streaming . In April 2017 , '' The Life of Pablo '' became the first streaming-only album to go Platinum in the US and West 's eighth Platinum-certified release . It was named among the best albums of 2016 by multiple publications , and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards , while " Ultralight Beam " and " Famous " were nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best Rap Song
59th Annual Grammy Awards
59th Annual Grammy Awards
The Life of Pablo