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The College Dropout
(2004, Rap, by Kanye West, Label: Rock-A-Fella)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Packs edgy emotional wallop; best for older teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 17–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The College Dropout
Parents need to know that this exceptional CD contains every explicit word there is, but you can buy the edited version. Also, Kanye West's lyrics are dismissive about higher education.
Read our full review by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
maybe
kanye west is a good rapper, i don't think he's that explict
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
good album, not good for under 14 or so though
A great album. Not great for under 14 though, I would say one song has a great message. Jesus walks states the obvious that if you dont constantly cuss, refer to women as objects, talk about smoking crack constantly, or talk about taking out a whole neighborhood in a driveby you wont get far in the rap, such is the way of the world. This is a great album and if your kids are mature let them here it but much of the target audience are too troubled. I came from a good conservative background so i think i can handle it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
amazing!
a must listen to kanye west did a great job on this except it has a lot of language and some sexuality but it's good!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
This is an EXCELLENT album for 14 and up...
I say fourteen because i was fourteen when I got it and found the content okay for me. I mean, I understood it all. It wasn't gratuitous most of the time. Just get the edited. Other than that, it's an EXCELLENT CD. True art. A fresh, jazzy, new, only-once-in-a-while really hip-hoppy style. It's rap and real MUSIC, not just a beat. And it's about interesting things. Some of the songs give goosebumps. The singing is excellent and the ryhmes are clever. It has something to say. I got this album SO long ago, and I'm still very able to listen to it ALL THE TIME and enjoy it very thoroughly. I love this CD! Buy it! A Hip-hop classic! Just get the edited version and everything will be okay. Kanye West is one of the greatest rappers out there. Forget 50-cent, he needs to retire. Buy Graduation and Late Registration too.
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| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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