Kanye West's music proves that age is just a number when it comes to being in the top 5. Counting 18 years, this 2007-born album has graduated past several others on the charts.

Kanye West released 'Graduation' in 2007, earning awards from AMA's to the Grammys for the year. Perhaps foreseen, the album in 2026, just like its first time, has maintained its acclaimed stature.

According to Hip Hop All Day's analysis of the most-streamed Rap Albums on Spotify, West's 'Graduation' stands in 4th place. It falls right after 'GNX', 'Music', and 'CHROMAKOPIA' by Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, and Tyler, the Creator, respectively.

'Graduation' is West's third studio album. It had marked West's pivot towards more introspective themes. This was contrary to his albums 'The College Dropout' and 'Late Registration' that would touch on more outward, social topics.

West's 18-year-old album resurfacing is both proof of his musical persistence plus a filler before his next album.

Kanye West's upcoming album

Kanye West's last tryst with rap was his 2024 release, 'Vultures' 2. The album kept alive his streak of landing chart-topping debuts, with a No. 2 place on the Billboard 200.

West's next album, 'Bully' has been anticipated on and off for quite some time now. However, West has broken the reverie with a shy reveal of an upcoming album on comedian Deon Cole's stage in December 2025.

Whether 'Bully' arrives in 2026 or not, Kanye West continues to graduate charts. His existing discography keeps him afloat until he is ready for a new release.

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Written by

Adiba Nizami

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra