Back in 2004, D12 & Kanye West welcomed the masses to “D12 World.” Kanye West has enjoyed an extensive and varied career as a producer, though some have forgotten one of his unlikeliest contributions. Back in 2004, Yeezy laced D12 with the titular track of their sophomore album D12 World, …
Read More »Kanye West Passes Drake On Forbes’ Richest Rappers List By Nearly $100 Million
Much of Kanye West’s $240 million fortune comes from his work on Yeezy. For several years, Drake and Kanye West have been playfully taking shots at one another. They started off as friends, respectfully recognizing the other as a pioneer in the hip-hop business model. Things turned sour though when …
Read More »Kanye West & Pusha T Facing Lawsuit For “Come Back Baby” Sample
Kanye West faces more legal disputes. Just as he and Kid Cudi are facing a new legal issue with a sample used in “Kids See Ghosts,” Kanye West is now facing another lawsuit that arrives for a sample used on Pusha T’s DAYTONA album.The track in question is DAYTONA standout “Come Back Baby,” and The Times …
Read More »Kanye West’s Debut “Yandhi” Single Release Date Announced By Irv Gotti
The song is produced by Irv Gotti and will be out on July 2! There’s one thing that Irv Gotti has wanted out of his career in the music industry: world domination. If he doesn’t see a project that’s able to shift the culture or change the world in any …
Read More »Kanye West Claims He Didn’t Need Permission To Use “Kids See Ghosts” Sample: Report
Ronald Oslin Bobb-Semple sued Kanye West and Kid Cudi for sampling “The Spirit of Marcus Garvey” without clearing it. Kanye isn’t denying that he sampled Ronald Oslin Bobb-Semple’s work but he is denying that he did anything wrong. According to The Blast, Kanye West claims he didn’t need permission to sample Bobb-Semple’s work on Kids …
Read More »Kanye Launches Talent Incubator To Aid Emerging Designers
The program will provide financial assistance as well as mentorship. Kanye West hopes to help supporting artists on the rise with a new incubator program. The program will provide support, through financial assistance, as well as guidance, through mentorship, to budding talent in the area of fashion and design. The incubator has already chosen …
Read More »Kanye West’s David Letterman Interview Is Now Available On Netflix
West opened up about a plethora of topics on the show. Over the last few weeks, Netflix has been dropping quite a few teasers from Kanye West’s recent interview with David Letterman on his show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. Some of the topics that have been discussed throughout the trailers …
Read More »Kanye West & Jay-Z’s Fabled “Living So Italian” Hits The Internet
Jay-Z and Kanye West went from Paris to Italia. Those in tune with Watch The Throne lore are likely familiar with the fabled “Living So Italian,” which ultimately remained on the cutting room floor due to sample clearance issues. The track, which featured a sample of Andrea Boceli’s “Por Ti Volare” was …
Read More »Kanye West Had A Message For J. Cole On OG “What Would Meek Do?”
Did Pusha T awaken Kanye West’s combative spirit? Though the mild animosity between Kanye West and J. Cole never quite blossomed into anything beyond a few pointed subs, the narrative has certainly been present. In fact, many believed Cole’s “It won’t be to sell you my latest lil’ sneakers” line on “Middle Child” to …
Read More »Kanye West Talks Dangers Of A “Sprained Brain” To David Letterman
Kanye West breaks down the inner workings of his self-described “gentle mental.” Though a once-teased appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience appears to have fallen through, Kanye West will indeed be sitting down with David Letterman for a wide-ranging and extensive interview. While we’ve already seen a few clips from his appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, the …
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