Kanye, post-'College Dropout': I'm the same guy

In the 10 years since Kanye West released his debut album "College Dropout," a lot has changed for the man.

He's gone from an unknown to a global phenomenon; from a game-changing rap artist to an ambitious pop-culture creator who refuses to limit his palette; and from a mainly harmless trendsetting upstart to one of pop culture's most vilified figures. And that's aside from the peaks and valleys in his personal life, from his familial loss to his familial gain with Kim Kardashian and daughter North.

But to West, now 36, he's still the same guy.

The Atlanta-born, Chicago-bred star celebrated the 10-year anniversary of "College Dropout's" release on Monday, and as the day wore on the once-prolific Twitter user returned to the site to reflect on his landmark album:

Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life's work up to that point: The College Dropout.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

I say "finally" because it was a long road, a constant struggle, and a true labor of love

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

to not only convince my peers and the public that I could be an artist, but to actually get that art out for the world to hear.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their voice,

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

gave of their heart to that project, and to all the projects that followed, and are to come.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

Ten years later I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014

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antano1970

The only people who should be vilified are the managers who make today's worthless entertainers do the things they do in order to stay in the public view. This guy makes terrible music (BAM).

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Kanye, post-'College Dropout': I'm the same guy

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