Kanye West’s The College Dropout reshaped early-2000s hip-hop with its soul samples, personal themes, and refusal to follow industry expectations. Its commentary on education, ambition, faith, and insecurity pushed rap into more introspective territory. The album’s honesty and rawness still stand out today. At Paper-Cult, we appreciate how its visual identity—brown tones, bear mascot, and vintage textures—fits into our grungier style while still carrying a strong sense of cultural history.