In 2005 , Pitchfork named it No. 50 in their best albums of 2000 -- 2004 .
Comedian Chris Rock has attested to listening to The College Dropout while writing his material .
In 2005 , Pitchfork named The College Dropout No. 50 in their best albums of 2000 -- 2004 .
Comedian Chris Rock has attested to listening to The College Dropout while writing his material .