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Ye Albums in Order: A Complete Timeline of His Releases

  • March 25, 2025
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Kanye West

now Ye has never been just a rapper—he is a cultural force. Recently, he claimed his net worth has risen up to a whopping $2.77 billion

, putting him in a league of his own. But no matter what headlines he makes, one thing remains constant: his music keeps people talking. His latest album ‘Bully’ is causing ripples, stirring debates, and proving once again that Ye refuses to play by the rules. Love him or hate him, his music refuses to be ignored. Every release marks a new era, a fresh reinvention, and a statement that keeps fans and critics talking.

From a hungry producer making beats in Chicago to one of the most influential artists of all time, Ye’s journey is filled with reinventions, risks, and records that changed the game. How did a college dropout make it in hip-hop? What drove him to break every rule? His timeline is not just about the music —it is a chronicle of how he built his legacy, one album at a time.

Ye albums in order through every era of his career

1. The College Dropout (2004)  

Ye kicked off his career with ‘The College Dropout’, proving he does not need a degree to make history. He recorded ‘Through the Wire’ with his jaw wired shut after a car crash

, turning pain into a platinum record. With ‘Jesus Walks,’ he brought faith to the mainstream, while ‘All Falls Down’ took aim at society’s obsession with materialism. 

Critics questioned him, but Ye was not just making music, he was creating a movement, breaking expectations and rewriting the rules of the game. Each track was more than just a song—it was a declaration with this album.

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2. Late Registration (2005)  

With the cinematic flair of Jon Brion,

‘Late Registration’

elevated Ye’s sound. ‘Gold Digger’ featuring Jamie Foxx

became an instant anthem, and the album’s rich, orchestral beats added a new layer to his music. It was Ye at his creative best, fusing hip-hop with sweeping, grand melodies and rewriting the rules again.

3. Graduation (2007)  

Ye crushed 50 Cent in their album sales battle, changing hip-hop forever. ‘Graduation’ courtesy of Daft Punk’s influence on ‘Stronger.’

‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’ was peak Ye swagger. He was no longer just a rapper—he was a movement.  

4. 808s & Heartbreak (2008)  

Raw, robotic, and heartbroken, Ye traded raps for auto-tune in ‘808s & Heartbreak’. After losing his mother, he poured his pain into ‘808s & Heartbreak’.

‘Heartless’ and ‘Love Lockdown’ which felt like diary entries, giving fans an unfiltered look into his soul. It was a bold move that turned heartbreak into unforgettable anthems.

5. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)  

After the Taylor Swift

VMA incident, Ye vanished—only to return better than ever with ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’

, a masterpiece. ‘All of the Lights,’ ‘Runaway,’ and ‘Power’ dripped with majesty. He referred to himself as a ‘douchebag’ but turned it into art

. Even critics were deeming it as one of the best albums of all time.  

6. Watch the Throne (2011) [with Jay-Z]  

Luxury, excess, and ego—Ye and Jay-Z delivered ‘Watch the Throne’ like hip-hop royalty. ‘N—-s in Paris’ became a cultural phenomenon, performed 12 times in one night

. The album screamed power, but rumors of tension between the two legends started swirling at the same time.  

7. Yeezus (2013)  

No samples, no soul—just raw, industrial chaos. Yeezus was Ye at his most rebellious. ‘Black Skinhead’ blasted through speakers like a war cry, while ‘Bound 2’ closed the album with a bizarre,

Kim Kardashian

video straddling him

. Ye did not follow trends with this one, he bulldozed them.  

8. The Life of Pablo (2016)  

Unfinished? Evolving? A living album? ‘The Life of Pablo’ was Ye’s boldest experiment yet, with tracks like ‘Ultralight Beam’ mashing up gospel and hip-hop into something unadulterated and transformative. ‘Famous’ sparked conversation, but it was the constantly evolving nature of the album that kept fans on their toes, with Ye revising it even post-release

.

9. Ye (2018)  

‘Ye’ was a wild, raw ride, condensed into a mere seven tracks. In this one, Ye opened up

, stripping away the extra and laid his soul bare, with tracks like ‘I Thought About K—ing You,’ where he got real about his darkest thoughts

, and ‘Violent Crimes,’ where he wrestled with fatherhood

. It was messy, emotional, and totally unfiltered—a Ye like fans had never seen before.

10. Kids See Ghosts (2018) [with Kid Cudi]  

‘Kids See Ghosts’ was like a trippy, emotional therapy session with Ye and Kid Cudi.

The vibe? Psychedelic magic meets raw honesty, especially on tracks like ‘Reborn,’ where the two tackle their struggles with a dose of haunting melody. 

11. Jesus Is King (2019)  

Ye went full gospel with this one

, ‘Jesus Is King’ had no cursing, just pure faith. ‘Follow God’ still had that Ye energy, but fans were split—was this a spiritual rebirth or just another Ye phase?  

12. Donda (2021)  

Named after his late mother, ‘Donda’ was grand, chaotic, and deeply personal. Ye held listening parties in stadiums, even living inside one. ‘Hurricane’ with Jay-Z was one of the main highlights. But featuring figures like Marilyn Manson

did spark some outrage but Ye thrived in chaos.  

13. Donda 2 (2022)  

Exclusively available on Ye’s $200 Stem Player,

‘Donda 2’ was more about disruption than music. ‘Donda 2’ dropped as a half-finished demo with unfinished tracks and an unconventional rollout, left fans frustrated. What seemed like a forgotten project is now sparking excitement again with hints of ‘Donda 2’ finally releasing

. Looks like Ye’s not done just yet!

14. VULTURES 1 (2024)  

Ye’s ‘VULTURES 1’ swooped in with Ty Dolla $ign, Playboi Carti, and Lil Durk

, dishing out a crazy mix of futuristic production and old-school swag. Tracks like ‘Burn’ and ‘Carnival’ had Ye flexing his musical genius while keeping his signature chaos alive, full of fire tracks and a few eyebrow-raising moments that came with the use of AI leaving fans’ divided on the rapper’s outlook

. 

15. VULTURES 2 (2024)  

When Ye and Ty Dolla $ign

finally unleashed ‘Vultures 2’, it was a wild ride of unpredictable vibes and, to be real, a few glitches. Yet, despite its chaotic nature, there was something magnetic about the entire vibe—Ye was still doing Ye, and somehow, it all worked.

Ye’s albums are like chapters in an unpredictable novel—each one a new twist. From the introspective vibes of ‘The College Dropout’ to the daring chaos of ‘Bully’ (2025), with Ye revealing snippets

, that kept listeners guessing. Whether you are vibing to his genius or raising an eyebrow at his antics, his discography sparks conversation. 

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What is your favorite Ye album? Let us know in the comments below!

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