Kanye West Announces New Album Release After Controversies
Kanye West has reportedly announced the release of his joint album with Ty Dolla $ign, marking his return to music after a series of widely publicized controversies. The album, titled “Vultures,” is set to be released on Friday, December 15.
During a club appearance with Ty Dolla $ign, West, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, was heard announcing the record. Ty Dolla $ign also revealed that a listening party for the album will be held on Tuesday, December 12 in Miami.
This announcement comes after a tumultuous period for West, during which he faced criticism for a number of controversial statements and actions. Adidas ended its partnership with West after he made “unacceptable, hateful, and dangerous” comments about Jewish people. He also faced backlash for his public support of figures such as right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.
West’s last major release was his 2021 album “wound,” which garnered attention for featuring an appearance by Marilyn Manson. This collaboration sparked controversy as Manson was accused of sexual and physical abuse by multiple women at the time.
The upcoming album, “Vultures,” has already generated interest with a tracklist shared on social media by Ty Dolla $ign. The album is rumored to feature guest artists such as Future and Playboi Carti, and reports suggest that the duo could be sampling the Backstreet Boys and singer Leon Bridges.
However, West has a history of announcing albums and then delaying their release. He previously announced two albums in 2020 that have yet to be released, and his album “wound” was delayed by a month.
The release of “Vultures” has also faced delays, with a “multi-stadium listening event” originally scheduled for November 3, 2023, being postponed.
Despite these setbacks, fans of Kanye West can look forward to the release of “Vultures” on December 15, as the artist marks his return to the music scene.