8. Kanye West
In 2002, Kanye West’s life changed forever when a serious car crash shattered his jaw in three places and left him fighting to recover. With his mouth wired shut, he recorded his breakthrough single “Through the Wire,” rapping literally through the pain and proving his unstoppable spirit.
That crash didn’t just threaten his life; it gave him the chance to follow his true passion and reshape the future of hip-hop.