Which Kanye West song won a Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2005?

“Jesus Walks” won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song in 2005.

The award was presented at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, honoring music released during the relevant 2004 eligibility period. The category is a songwriter’s award, so the recognition went to the song’s credited writers: Kanye West, Che Smith—better known as Rhymefest—and violinist Miri Ben-Ari.

Released as the fourth single from West’s debut album, The College Dropout, “Jesus Walks” stood out because it addressed faith openly within mainstream hip-hop. Its production combines a forceful marching rhythm with a gospel choir sample, creating a sound that is both devotional and confrontational.

The song was also nominated for Song of the Year, but it did not win that category. Another common mix-up is confusing Best Rap Song with Best Rap Album: at the same ceremony, West won Best Rap Album for The College Dropout, while “Jesus Walks” won the song-specific award.