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Kanye West Sounds Reminiscent Of The Old Ye In Extended Snippet Of “Beauty And The Beast”

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We think we can speak for most Kanye West listeners when we say that his last two projects have been less than desirable. Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 felt rushed, incomplete, and almost soulless at times. That is all due to the poor mixing, vocal performances, and lackluster verses from both Ye and Ty Dolla $ign. We could have been in the middle of an outstanding trilogy given how immensely talented these two artists are. Instead, the projects have sort of come and gone and we aren’t really sure how many people actually want them to complete it.

However, Kanye West does have a chance to rejuvenate this latter part of his career with his upcoming solo album, Bully. At the end of last month, he announced it during his show in China and also on Instagram. Furthermore, he teased the album at the concert by playing one of its songs, “Beauty And The Beast.” Then, about a week or so after the performance, it was reported that Ye is going to be producing the entire album. That’s how he became the icon (whether you like it or not) in music. The way he was able to put enough energy into the beats and his performances, especially earlier on in his career, led him to craft some of the best hip-hop tapes ever.

Kanye West’s Latest Preview Of “Beauty And The Beast” Sounds Refreshing

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Whether or not that happens with Bully remains to be seen. However, this extended snippet of “Beauty And The Beast” has our attention. The reason why is because it has that “chop up the soul Kanye” vibe to it. NFR Podcast reposted the song preview on X (Twitter) and according to Ye, this recording was taken from his Haikou, China show. It features a lot more singing that rapping and it sounds dreamy, soulful, all while being fairly minimal. It feels like it’s from multiple eras such as 808s, MBDTF, TLOP, and of course College Dropout. Fans are digging it so far and it’s apparently coming very soon.

What are your thoughts on this new snippet of “Beauty And The Beast” by Kanye West? When do you think we are getting the single and Bully? Do you think this will be a massive improvement over the two Vultures projects? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kanye West. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Bianca Censori’s Mother Responds To Allegation That Kanye West Wanted To Have Sex With Her

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has been dealing with Lauren Pisciotta (former YEEZY employee from 2021-2022) for a few months now. It seems like every other week we hear some new allegation as over this weekend that was the case. The sexual harassment/assault accuser recently alleged that she received some lewd text messages from Kanye West that he wanted to have sex with Bianca Censori’s mother. The alleged thread started with, “I wanna f*** your mum. Before she leaves,” to Bianca.

He then allegedly screenshotted that and sent it to Lauren, asking, “Before she leaves… Should I [add] I meant I want you to watch me f*** your mom.” Allegedly, Bianca never had a reaction to any of these interactions. If you have been keeping up with this debacle, these are not the only messages, videos, and phone calls, that Lauren has allegedly received from Kanye. It also includes an allegation that she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a Diddy party.

Things Seem To Be Awkward Between Kanye & Bianca Censori’s Mother

US rapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA on November 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

But as far as this latest allegation goes, there’s an important update surrounding it. According to HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED and Daily Mail, Alexandra Censori, the mother of Bianca, has broken her silence since this was made public. Both say that Daily Mail Australia were the ones who ran into the matriarch, and they asked about the allegation and sexual advances. The outlets say that she doesn’t want to be “drawn into the latest claims about her son-in-law.” She also asked for privacy at this time.

What are your thoughts on Bianca Censori’s mother’s response to the allegation that Kanye West wanted to hookup? Do you she may have had something without saying much at all? How do you see this entire debacle playing out? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kanye West and Bianca Censori. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and pop culture.

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Lawsuit Alleges Kanye West Asked Wife Bianca Censori to Sleep with Her Mom

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West Says He Asked About Threesome with Him, Nicki Minaj and Amber Rose

Kanye West is currently the subject of a lawsuit from his ex-assistant, Lauren Pisciotta. Among the claims, Pisciotta stated Ye drugged and sexually assaulted her.

Adding additional details of Ye’s behavior, the suit highlights alleged “sexual kinks” of the superstar rapper, including his want to have sex with the mother of his wife, Bianca Censori.

According to Page Six, Pisciotta called Censori Ye’s “on-call sex party participant/employee,” revealing a Sept. 2022 text message between the two reading: “I wanna f–k your mum. Before she leaves.”

In the last few weeks, reports have stated the polarizing couple is reportedly on the brink of a split, with an actual divorce likely.

According to the all-seeing eyes of our friends at TMZ, Ye, and Bianca, who have been married for nearly two years, has seemingly encountered a “rough patch.” This is not surprising considering all the attention and pressure their union garners, not to mention Kanye’s many controversies.

The media outlet noted that both Kanye (also known as Ye) and Bianca separated “a few weeks ago,” and the rapper has informed his close circle about his intentions to relocate to Tokyo and file for divorce.

Get this, Kanye has been spotted in Tokyo on two occasions—first at a pro-wrestling match on September 30, and again at a Jamaican restaurant on October 3—without Bianca by his side. Meanwhile, Bianca has reportedly returned to Australia to be with her family as they work through their marital issues.

Tokyo isn’t Kansas in terms of distance from LA, but if Bianca is back in Australia, then they’re quite far apart.

Moreover, despite the reports of their marriage being “on the rocks,” sources close to the couple have suggested that reconciliation is still possible. The New York Post cited an insider who stated, “It’s not beyond repair.” The insider added, “Ye changes his mind all the time. That may happen here [with the divorce].”

Now, interestingly, the reason for the alleged split remains unclear, but Bianca continues to hold her position as the Head of Architecture at Yeezy. Since their secret marriage in December 2022, the pair have often appeared inseparable.

ICYMI, Kanye and Bianca originally met in 2020 when, according to a former friend of Bianca’s, Kanye reached out to her via Instagram. “Ye slid into her [Instagram] DMs and said, ‘Come and work for me,’” the friend recalled in an interview. Bianca, who was studying architecture at the University of Melbourne at the time, reportedly left college shortly after their interaction.

Back in November of last year, Bianca’s friends and family reportedly staged an intervention, concerned about the state of her relationship. One close friend told the Daily Mail, “[Bianca] knows that she has shut out those close to her, and she is also starting to see through the smoky mirrors of her marriage.” They added that Bianca had become “aware of Kanye’s controlling ways” and was beginning to gain an “outside perspective” on the situation.

If you’re keeping score, this potential journey to Splitsville would mark Kanye’s second divorce, as he was previously married to Kim Kardashian for six years. The former couple share four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.

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It Appears Kanye West And Bianca Censori Maybe Haven’t Split Up After All

October 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday, TMZ reported that Kanye West and Bianca Censori “split up a few weeks ago” and are “possibly headed for divorce.” That may no longer be the case.

The married (?) couple were spotted together in a Tokyo mall on Tuesday. “At one point, Censori put her hands around her husband’s face as they took the escalator up to another floor,” according to Page Six. “She also had her arm wrapped around his as they walked into a store.” It was the first time West and Censori were photographed with each other in public since mid-September.

Does this mean they’re back together? Were they ever apart? All we know is what we see in photos and hear from anonymous insiders, including one who told The Daily Mail that West and Censori have been “drifting apart.”

They continued, “Bianca started to see the relationship in a new light when her friends and family voiced concerns about the way she was dressing in public and Kanye felt that she wasn’t as into him as she was in the beginning. There are no hard feelings but she couldn’t ignore her family when they asked her to explain the stranger parts of their relationship. They have broken up before so there is a chance they’ll reunite.” It may have already happened.

Adam22 Alleges That Kanye West Has Quit Nitrous To Focus On New Album

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has seemingly not had a quiet month in years. Every few weeks, a new story seems to come out about his personal life and/or career. October 7 was an especially hectic day. In the span of 24 hours, it was alleged that Kanye West was divorcing his wife of under two years, Bianca Censori. It was alleged that he was moving to Tokyo, Japan. And most notably, it was tweeted out that he was kicking his alleged nitrous addiction. The last of these three claims was made by Adam22, which means it should very much be taken with a grain of salt.

Adam22 broke the alleged news via Twitter. “I have been informed by an insider that Kanye has quit the nitrous,” he wrote. “And has been very focused on music for the last few months.” The second part of the statement falls in line with other reports about Kanye West’s behavior. The rapper is believed to be hard at work on the production of his upcoming solo album, Bully. He even teased the release of a new single, “Preacher Man,” on Instagram in September. Several outlets have alleged that West is moving to Tokyo in order to better focus on getting the album completed in a timely manner. Anybody who has followed the rollout for West’s last few albums knows that sticking to a release date has become difficult for him.

Adam22 Alleged That Kanye West Is Newly Sober

I have been informed by an insider that Kanye has quit the nitrous and has been very focused on music for the last few months

— adam22 (@adam22) October 7, 2024

The nitrous allegation is the most intriguing aspect of Adam22’s post, though. The allegations that Kanye West had become addicted to nitrous gas were made by Milo Yiannopoulos in August. The controversial figure claimed that West’s dentist, Dr. Thomas Connelly, got him hooked on the substance. Yiannopoulos also posted screenshots of alleged conversations in which the rapper asked to given nitrous. “Can I have Nitrus today,” West allegedly asked. “Tom you said you’d bring them by today Checking in.” As West’s ex Chief of Staff, Yiannopoulos theorized that Connelly was “[diminishing] Ye’s mental faculties” in an effort to in” extract millions of dollars from him.”

Connelly denied the allegations outright. A representative for the dentist told TMZ that Yiannopoulos’ claims were “not only factually incorrect but also intentionally misleading.” Kanye West had not publicly addressed the allegations. Despite being historically outspoken, the rapper has also remained quiet with regards to his alleged divorce. Daily Mail reported that West and Censori actually split weeks prior to the recent rumors. The outlet also claims that the rapper is “ready for divorce” amidst his desire to travel and focus on his music. Time will tell if the divorce and nitrous rumors prove to be true.

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Kanye West And Bianca Censori Have Reportedly Split Up And Are Heading For Divorce

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West and Bianca Censori‘s relationship might be over.

According to TMZ, the pair “split up a few weeks ago” and are “possibly headed for divorce.” Censori has reportedly traveled to Australia by herself to spend time with her family. As for Ye, he’s been “telling people close to him he plans to live in Tokyo… and divorce Bianca.”

West and Censori (who started working for the rapper’s fashion brand, Yeezy, as an architectural designer in 2020) tied the knot in 2022 following his high-profile divorce from Kim Kardashian. But there’s been rumors of acrimony between the couple nearly ever since, including an alleged intervention staged by Censori’s friends.

“Her friends let her know exactly how they feel and they told her that she needs to wake the f*ck up,” a source told The Daily Mail. “She knows that she has shut out those close to her and she is also starting to see through the smoky mirrors of her marriage. She is aware of Kanye’s controlling ways and she is starting to see things from an outside perspective.”

The last time West and Censori were photographed together in public was in mid-September, when they visited a Tokyo supermarket. Since then, it’s been Kanye traveling solo through Japan.

Kanye West Is Being Sued By The Security Guard For His Former Malibu ‘Bat Cave’ For Allegedly Never Paying Him

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West’s Malibu “Bat Cave” continues to deliver headaches for the controversial rapper, even after he sold it this summer (at a massive loss). He was previously sued by the property manager, who alleged unsafe working conditions after Kanye demanded some unusual renovations. Now, he’s also being sued by the former security guard, who claims West never paid him, then fired him after he complained.

According to TMZ, Kanye hired Jonathan Monroe when he first purchased the property back in 2021 for a little over $57 million. Monroe says West offered him $30 an hour, at which he worked for between 36 and 50 hours a week, but that he never received payment and was fired just a month later, in October 2021. He also believes his firing was prompted when he brought up the unpaid wages. Monroe is suing for the unpaid wages, plus interest, as well as punitive damages.

Among the changes West had requested were disconnecting the home from city power and water, removing the windows, prompting the old manager to call it a “bat cave” and accuse Kanye of wanting an art project more than a home. He sold the boxy beachfront mansion, which was made mostly of concrete, in August for around $21 million — a $36 million loss — due to the damage done to the architecture. Its new owner is, Belwood Investments, whose CEO, Bo Belmont, complained about the renovations to the Los Angeles Times, calling them “dumb” and promising to restore the building to its former glory.

Kanye West Sued By Security Guard Who Claims He Was Never Paid

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West does not sound like the best employer. He’s been hit with dozens of lawsuits over the last few years. Many of them from disgruntled former employees. One claims that he has yet to be paid for the work he did in 2021. According to TMZ, an ex-security guard is seeking unpaid wages, in addition to interest and punitive damages. A specific dollar amount hasn’t yet been reported, but it’s safe to assume it’s sizable.

Jonathan Monroe was hired by Kanye West in August 2021. He claims he was brought on as a guard to protect the rapper’s sprawling Malibu estate at $30 an hour. The hours reportedly varied depending on the week, but Monroe asserted that he worked between 36-50 hours until he was fired in October of the same year. Upon being let go, however, the security guard was not given a dime. The catch-22 is that he believes he was fired due to complaints over not being paid. Monroe hoped that he would be able to get what he was owed in due time, but three years have passed and he still hasn’t gotten his money.

Kanye West Allegedly Fired The Guard For Complaining

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Kanye West is seen on February 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images)

The timing of Jonathan Monroe’s lawsuit is ironic, given that Kanye West recently sold the Malibu estate he was hired to protect. The space was renovated over and over again, but never completed. Kanye West is currently being sued by a project manager who worked on the renovation. The manager, Tony Saxon, claims that the rapper refused to comply with safety protocols and turn off the electricity. West allegedly told Saxon to “get the hell out” when he voiced opposition, and said he’d be “considered an enemy if he did not comply.”

Kanye West’s allegedly tyrannical behavior did not prove beneficial in the long run. The rapper was forced to mark down the price of his Malibu estate when he put it up for sale. When it finally did sell, he took a staggering $36 million loss. West has not had the smoothest couple of years, both on record and off. The rapper is reportedly locking into “studio art mode” on his new album, however. Maybe he will be able to regain some of the focus that made him so beloved to begin with.

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Kanye West Announced His Next Solo Album ‘Bully’ Before Debuting Its Featured Track ‘Beauty And The Beast’

September 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Has Ye (more commonly known as Kanye West) abandoned the rumored Vultures 3 project with Ty Dolla Sign? Well, that the question fans of the musical duo are asking themselves today (September 28).

During the “Talking/Once Again” rapper’s latest concert in Haikou, China, he announced his next solo studio album. In front of the packed Wuyuan River Stadium crowd, Kanye West confirmed that his next back of work, Bully, will be released soon.

“I got a new album coming out,” he said. “The album’s called ‘Bully,’ and this song is called ‘Beauty and the Beast.’”

In the video captured by concertgoers. (viewable here), Kanye West then graciously debuted the track. “I still think about it every night and day to try to stay away, to keep my audience / Don’t take this disrespect, I’m sitting here trying to redirect,” sings West.

Fans immediately began to look for clues regarding the forthcoming project. The first sprinkle of information came from Mike Dean, a longtime collaborator of Kanye West. Over on Instagram (viewable here), the producer seemed to confirm support theories that West would be reworking vaulted songs, by writing: “Donda leftover.”

Ordinarily the comment could come off as passive-aggressive (especially considering their history), but keeping in mind the supposed mountain of legal blowback from his Vultures album pulling from his own work might be best. However, the 2021 album also faced copyright infringement lawsuits.

No updates were provided regarding the future of Vultures 3.

Consequence Claims Kanye West And Kendrick Lamar Have An Unreleased Collab Album

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Consequence has been part of Kanye West’s inner-circle since day one. He appeared on Ye’s first two albums, and has penned verses for the rapper into the present. If anybody has insight into how Ye goes about recording, it would be him. Consequence talked about Ye’s relationship with Kendrick Lamar in a recent interview with Bootleg Kev. During said interview, the rapper claimed that Ye and Lamar have an album’s worth of material sitting on the shelf.

Consequence told the podcaster that Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar are sitting on an estimated 40 songs together. Some of which are allegedly produced by Madlib. The reason they have yet to see the light of day? Consequence believes its simply a matter of setting aside the time to structure an album. “I just think it just needed to be structured,” he asserted. The rapper claimed to have heard every song that was recorded, though, and he was impressed. “It was there, it’s there, it’s crazy,” he noted. “It’s there.”

Consequence Claims To Have Heard 40 Songs

Consequence’s discussion of a Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar joint album is more of a confirmation than a revelation. It’s exciting to know that songs between the two legends exist, but Ye actually spilled the beans on his Lamar collabs back in 2016. The “Carnival” rapper tweeted that he’d been in the studio with Compton’s finest and Young Thug during the making of The Life of Pablo. “Me and Kendrick got 40 songs and me and Young Thug got 40 songs,” he wrote. “40/40 club!!!” Kendrick Lamar and Thugger did appear on The Life of Pablo, lending credibility to Ye’s claim.

The only official collaboration between Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar to date came out of these 2016 sessions. “No More Parties In L.A.” was a head-spinning lyrical showcase for both rappers. It also had an exceptional Madlib beat, which lines up with what Consequence said about the producer’s involvement. Ye seems to be in an increasingly healthier headspace as of late. Here’s hoping he decides to let some of these K. Dot collabs out of the vault.

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