The last few years have been a tumultuous stretch for Kanye West. From beefs with former collaborators to struggles with his own mental health, the megastar has been the most captivating, if ...

When Kanye West released his new album "Jesus Is King" on October 25th the world was taken by surprise. Fans who have followed him over recent years know how Kanye West worked hard to make religion a ...

Kanye West’s evolution, among celebrities, is remarkable. The rapper knows how to hold the limelight, be it through music or public controversy — playing it safe has never been his brand. West ...

There are several unsuccessful songs on Jesus Is King, Kanye West’s slightly delayed and thoroughly undercooked 1-percenter rap-gospel opus. But let’s focus for now on the ninth track, “Hands On.” The ...

Artists going back and forth with their own faith—between the temptations of worldly fame and the shelter, and strictures, of the church—is a persistent motif in American popular music and in black ...

Jesus Is King relies on a 5-1-5 structure, with the middle song, “Everything We Need,” serving as a pivot point. In the front half, Kanye wants to live a life in service of Christ but his efforts are ...