'' Yeezus '' received widespread acclaim from critics , many of whom named it among West 's best work and commended its brash direction , though public response was divided . The album debuted at number one on the '' Billboard '' 200 , selling 327,000 copies in its first week of release . It topped the charts of 30 other countries , including the United Kingdom and Australia . '' Yeezus '' was nominated in two categories at the 2014 Grammy Awards , including Best Rap Album . As of 2016 , the album has sold 750,000 copies in the United States
2014 Grammy Awards
56th Annual Grammy Awards
Yeezus