TLDR: Kanye West’s album ‘DONDA 2’ has reportedly been submitted for consideration in the ‘Best Rap Album’ category at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The submission has ignited widespread discussion among netizens, particularly due to claims that significant portions of the album, including tracks like ‘PABLO’ and ‘HAPPY,’ feature AI-generated elements.
Kanye West’s ‘DONDA 2’ is making headlines as it has reportedly been submitted for the ‘Best Rap Album’ category at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards. The album, initially released in 2022 exclusively through West’s Stem Player, became eligible for Grammy consideration after its wider release on streaming platforms earlier this year, specifically before April 30, 2025. The project boasts 18 tracks and features collaborations with notable artists such as XXXTentacion, Don Toliver, Migos, Jack Harlow, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Baby Keem, and Future.
The news of its Grammy submission has sparked considerable debate across social media platforms, with many online users highlighting the album’s alleged use of artificial intelligence in its production. Several netizens have claimed that tracks like ‘PABLO,’ ‘HAPPY,’ and ‘FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME’ contain AI-generated elements or ‘punch-ins.’ One user, @TTVauger96, commented, ‘Nearly entire AI album btw,’ while @CrAstro2 provocatively asked, ‘is the ye-ai gonna accept the award for him?’ Another user, @zeroskill222, expressed skepticism, stating, ‘Wow an album that wasn’t finished and was finished with AI yeah I’m so out.’
Despite the controversy surrounding AI integration and previously deleted songs, some fans have voiced strong support for West’s submission. User @Yab_Them asserted, ‘Regardless of the Ai and deleted songs it IS best rap album of 2025.’
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Kanye West’s ‘DONDA 2’ will be vying for the prestigious award against a formidable lineup of artists. Kendrick Lamar, for instance, has submitted his album ‘GNX’ for multiple categories, including ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Best Rap Album,’ and ‘Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical,’ potentially securing up to 11 nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards.
