For all of his contributions to the hip-hop industry, fans hail one of Kanye West&#039;s grammy speech as one of the best moments in the industry

Fans Say Kanye West’s Iconic “I Guess We’ll Never Know,” 2005 Grammy Speech Is the Best Hip-Hop Moment of All

Hip-hop history is filled with unforgettable moments. Whether it is the feud
between Tupac and Biggie, Eminem’s groundbreaking Oscar win, or the surprising
album drop by Jay Z and Beyoncé, the genre has always been known for its
surprises and dramatic events. However, one moment stands out among the rest for
fans. The moment perfectly captured the essence of hip-hop culture and showcased
the spirit of its most influential artist.

On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, fans feel that moment for them was Kanye
West’s [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west] acceptance speech at the
2005 Grammy Awards when he received his first award, for Best Rap Album for
‘College Dropout’. In addition to that, West also received two more wins at the
same event. Yet, what stole the show were the rapper’s words that struck a chord
among fans.

> Kanye West's Grammy speech in 2005 https://t.co/Xy3bHAY3I9
> [https://t.co/Xy3bHAY3I9] pic.twitter.com/js4fIVEfFI [https://t.co/js4fIVEfFI]
> 
> — RH (@RihYe_) August 11, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/RihYe_/status/1690042460985024512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



When the presenter declared West as the winner, he made his way to the stage
with a smile. He expressed gratitude to God, his fans, his family, and his
fellow artists from Roc A Fella before delivering a line that would be
remembered as one of Grammy’s remarkable moments: “Everybody want to know what I
would do if I didn’t win… I guess we’ll never know.”

It also demonstrated the rapper’s confidence and charisma as he celebrated his
victory with a remark that elicited cheers and laughter from the audience. West
had recently (at that time) endured a car accident that resulted in a wired jaw.

ALSO READ: Unforgettable Kanye West: Fans Pick the Best and Most Hilarious Ye
Quotes Staying Rent-Free in Their Minds
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-unforgettable-kanye-west-fans-pick-the-best-and-most-hilarious-ye-quotes-staying-rent-free-in-their-minds/]

His speech illustrated his ability to overcome these challenges and establish
himself as an accomplished artist.


KANYE WEST IS THE “GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME”

Fans are in awe and love for the charisma Kanye West showed on stage in 2005. A
huge section of fans commended and commented in joy and appreciation. Almost
everyone looks to agree that this indeed was one of the biggest moments in the
history of hip-hop. West is undoubtedly one of the biggest hip-hop icons, with
his music going on to shape the music of the likes of Travis Scott
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-a-creative-genius-back-when-travis-scott-spoke-about-his-heartfelt-admiration-for-mentor-kanye-west/].
Hence, fans hailed West as the greatest of all time, as well as labeled his
speech as the best ever.

> The greatest artist of all time.
> 
> — ✰ (@9seth) August 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/9seth/status/1690303812391608322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> The greatest artist of our lifetime
> 
> — Rossa (@bunnyrossa) August 11, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/bunnyrossa/status/1690042888087052288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Fans loved the deliverance, impeccable timing, and the graceful manner in which
Kanye West spoke. Thus, without a doubt, his speech was one of the most iconic
ever.

> most iconic grammy speech
> 
> — • (@oteeworld) August 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/oteeworld/status/1690350864156798976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> One of the best sign offs for an acceptance speech.
> 
> — ZinidaGr8 (@Tonie374) August 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Tonie374/status/1690186181936402432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Iconic speech
> 
> — Keem (@hueyfinae22) August 11, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/hueyfinae22/status/1690120431561269249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Fans also showered their love unabashedly for the rapper.

 

> @kanyewest [https://twitter.com/kanyewest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] I LOVE
> YOUUUUU!!!!!!
> 
> — Harald Tamm (@TammHarald) August 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/TammHarald/status/1690466730584219648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> That’s why he the goat 🐐
> 
> — SAMUELS (@_Demi_Godss_) August 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/_Demi_Godss_/status/1690190852910403584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Kanye West has gone on to produce some of the most remarkable hip-hop albums
ever. In an amazing feat, his last album ‘Donda’ was a massive sellout. But as
of now, West has not produced any music since 2021. He is currently on a trip
with his wife Bianca Censori to Tokyo earlier and now Italy. Although there are
rumors of his new album dropping soon, it is a question of when.

ALSO READ: New Kanye West Album to Be a Mix of These Two Iconic Ye Albums
Including a Grammy Winner, Rumours Suggest
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-new-kanye-west-album-to-be-a-mix-of-these-two-iconic-ye-albums-including-a-grammy-winner-rumours-suggest/]

What do you think of Kanye West and his 2005 speech? Let us know in the comments
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Hip-hop history is filled with unforgettable moments. Whether it is the feud between Tupac and Biggie, Eminem’s groundbreaking Oscar win, or the surprising album drop by Jay Z and Beyoncé, the genre has always been known for its surprises and dramatic events. However, one moment stands out among the rest for fans. The moment perfectly captured the essence of hip-hop culture and showcased the spirit of its most influential artist.
On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, fans feel that moment for them was <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west">Kanye West&#8217;s</a> acceptance speech at the 2005 Grammy Awards when he received his first award, for Best Rap Album for ‘College Dropout’. In addition to that, West also received two more wins at the same event. Yet, what stole the show were the rapper’s words that struck a chord among fans.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Kanye West&#39;s Grammy speech in 2005 <a href="https://t.co/Xy3bHAY3I9">https://t.co/Xy3bHAY3I9</a> <a href="https://t.co/js4fIVEfFI">pic.twitter.com/js4fIVEfFI</a>
&mdash; RH (@RihYe_) <a href="https://twitter.com/RihYe_/status/1690042460985024512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
When the presenter declared West as the winner, he made his way to the stage with a smile. He expressed gratitude to God, his fans, his family, and his fellow artists from Roc A Fella before delivering a line that would be remembered as one of Grammy&#8217;s remarkable moments: “Everybody want to know what I would do if I didn’t win… I guess we’ll never know.”
It also demonstrated the rapper’s confidence and charisma as he celebrated his victory with a remark that elicited cheers and laughter from the audience. West had recently (at that time) endured a car accident that resulted in a wired jaw. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-unforgettable-kanye-west-fans-pick-the-best-and-most-hilarious-ye-quotes-staying-rent-free-in-their-minds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unforgettable Kanye West: Fans Pick the Best and Most Hilarious Ye Quotes Staying Rent-Free in Their Minds</a>
His speech illustrated his ability to overcome these challenges and establish himself as an accomplished artist.
<h2>Kanye West is the “greatest artist of all time”</h2>
Fans are in awe and love for the charisma Kanye West showed on stage in 2005. A huge section of fans commended and commented in joy and appreciation. Almost everyone looks to agree that this indeed was one of the biggest moments in the history of hip-hop. West is undoubtedly one of the biggest hip-hop icons, with <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-a-creative-genius-back-when-travis-scott-spoke-about-his-heartfelt-admiration-for-mentor-kanye-west/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his music going on to shape the music of the likes of Travis Scott</a>. Hence, fans hailed West as the greatest of all time, as well as labeled his speech as the best ever.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The greatest artist of all time.
&mdash; ✰ (@9seth) <a href="https://twitter.com/9seth/status/1690303812391608322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The greatest artist of our lifetime
&mdash; Rossa (@bunnyrossa) <a href="https://twitter.com/bunnyrossa/status/1690042888087052288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Fans loved the deliverance, impeccable timing, and the graceful manner in which Kanye West spoke. Thus, without a doubt, his speech was one of the most iconic ever.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
most iconic grammy speech
&mdash; • (@oteeworld) <a href="https://twitter.com/oteeworld/status/1690350864156798976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
One of the best sign offs for an acceptance speech.
&mdash; ZinidaGr8 (@Tonie374) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tonie374/status/1690186181936402432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Iconic speech
&mdash; Keem (@hueyfinae22) <a href="https://twitter.com/hueyfinae22/status/1690120431561269249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Fans also showered their love unabashedly for the rapper.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<a href="https://twitter.com/kanyewest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kanyewest</a> I LOVE YOUUUUU!!!!!!
&mdash; Harald Tamm (@TammHarald) <a href="https://twitter.com/TammHarald/status/1690466730584219648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
That’s why he the goat 🐐
&mdash; SAMUELS (@_Demi_Godss_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Demi_Godss_/status/1690190852910403584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Kanye West has gone on to produce some of the most remarkable hip-hop albums ever. In an amazing feat, his last album &#8216;Donda&#8217; was a massive sellout. But as of now, West has not produced any music since 2021. He is currently on a trip with his wife Bianca Censori to Tokyo earlier and now Italy. Although there are rumors of his new album dropping soon, it is a question of when.
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