Smash Hit
Kanye West first burst onto the hip hop scene with his smash hit single “Through the Wire”. The song appealed to fans across the world with its heartfelt lyrics and topics of overcoming odds and feelings of isolation.
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The single quickly went platinum and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. West quickly garnered himself a huge fan following and great praise from critics, but even today not everyone knows the true story behind the poignant words of the song.