Kanye West is often called a genius due to his ability to continue to disrupt industries he enters — most specifically music and fashion. In hip-hop, West changed production with soul sample driven beats in the early 2000s; and then continued to push sonic limits with experimental albums which combined rap, electronic, gospel and industrial sounds. Throughout his career West has constantly evolved and this is reflected in his body of work. Not only was West's creative vision ahead of its time, it has impacted not only other artists but how many artists produce their music and visually present themselves.

In addition to his contributions to music, West continued to grow his influence in fashion, branding and cultural discourse and continues to demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and blurring the line between being an artist and a mogul. While West's unapologetic and often provocative public persona and statements have fueled controversy and debate about whether he is a "genius" or simply self-absorbed and arrogant, they have simultaneously solidified his position as a visionary and innovative force in disrupting the status quo of popular culture. The evidence of West's "genius" can be seen through his contribution to the evolution of experimental music, his business strategies and his cultural impact — all of which have shaped and influenced mainstream trends over the last decade.

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