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Kanye West Sued By Donna Summer’s Estate Over “I Feel Love” Sample On “Good (Don’t Die)”

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a whirlwind of a ride for Kanye West, who finally unveiled his joint project with Ty Dolla $ign, Vultures 1, earlier this month. Already, the album proved to be monumental for Ye and Ty. However, Ye now faces a new lawsuit as a result of the project. The estate of Donna Summer has filed a lawsuit against Kanye over her single, “I Feel Love,” which he sampled on Vultures 1 single, “GOOD (DON’T DIE)” without proper authorization. According to the estate, he used a soundalike to interpolate one of her songs after initially being denied his request to sample “I Feel Love.”

You’ve likely heard the song already, even though it was later removed from the album days after its release. became one of the highlights of the project, though the familiarity of “I Feel Love” is undoubtedly part of the appeal. However, Donna Summer’s team made it abundantly clear in their suit that they already denied Ye permission to use the song (apparently, he reached to clear the sample on Jan. 31) yet he attempted to find a loophole around it. Still, Summer’s estate explains that the interpolation won’t protect Ye from copyright infringement.

Donna Summer’s Estate Won’t Stand For Kanye’s Antics

It really isn’t difficult to understand why the estate of the late singer, who still controls the copyright of the song, didn’t want to off on the sample. TMZ reports that this is presumably due to the string of controversy that surrounds Kanye, from his comments on George Floyd to his pro-Hitler tirades. At the end of the day, they decided that Ye’s use of her song wouldn’t be beneficial and passed up on Ye’s offer.

As for why the song is currently unavailable to stream on DSPs in certain markets, Summer’s estate said they reached out to streaming platforms to remove the song. Though streaming platforms like Apple and Spotify removed the song, it eventually returned to the tracklist. However, the song already gained millions of streams and for those who purchased the album on Apple Music, it’s apparently still available to listen to. The estate of Donna Summer is seeking major damages, along with an injunction to prevent the song from being distributed.

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Rich The Kid Sings “Carnival” With Fans In Italy After “Vultures” Event

February 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rich The Kid sang along to his song, “Carnival,” with fans in Italy after a Vultures event. The moment was caught on video and is circulating on social media. The song is included on the tracklist to Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s new collaborative album, Vultures 1. It also features Playboi Carti.

Many fans reflected on the success of the track when Our Generation Music shared the clip on Instagram, on Saturday. “People really have the nerve to say he’s ‘milking the song’ as if it’s not the biggest song in the world rn,” one user wrote. Another noted: “Bro it’s crazy cuz they sound like the sample in the track.”

Rich The Kid Poses With Quavo During Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 19: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Quavo and Rich the Kid attend the Kenzo Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Despite the success of Vultures 1, its release has come with plenty of controversy. It’s been removed from streaming services on multiple occasions due to issues with the original distributor, FUGA, as well as disputes with both Donna Summer and Ozzy Osbourne over clearing samples. Rich addressed those issues in a tweet after the release of the project. “They removed us twice,” he wrote. “Still the biggest song in the world already #4 let’s go back #1 I appreciate everyone & all support.” The project once again disappeared from Apple Music on Saturday. Check out Rich The Kid’s performance in Italy below.

Rich The Kid Sings In Italy

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As for his solo work, Rich hasn’t released a full-length studio album since 2020’s Boss Man. He’s currently working on the follow-up, Life’s A Gamble. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rich The Kid on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West Posts Could Get You Shadowbanned From Instagram, According To DJ Akademiks

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is likely one of the most controversial figures in all of music. Though he’s been that way for a while now, it was kicked into overdrive in the past two years. His series of antisemitic rants created a massive viral controversy that caused dozens of brands and former collaborators to distance themselves from West. But earlier this month he and Ty Dolla $ign released a new album called VULTURES 1. The album got quite a bit of attention despite the controversy and a series of negative reviews from music critics.

Bloggers and fans attempting to report on and discuss the new album have put social media platforms like Instagram in a strange place. The platforms have been vocal about their resistance to hate speech, like West has repeatedly peddled in public appearances. But Instagram in particular may be having trouble separating posts about the album from posts containing antisemitic speech. That is at least according to DJ Akademiks who shared a screenshot of a warning he received from Instagram. He appears to have tried to make a post about all of the songs from VULTURES 1 hitting the Hot 100 this week. But Instagram warned him that making the post could limit his account’s reach. Check out the picture he shared below.

DJ Akademiks Claims Kanye West Post Could Get Him Shadowbanned

Akademiks tried making a post about Ye and was prompted by an Instagram warning saying that the post will be shadowbanned.

It looks like Instagram has introduced new measures to silence/blackball/suppress/shadowban Vultures and Ye pic.twitter.com/sFQYimkJAA

— ¥$ HQ (@ThisIsYeHQ) February 21, 2024

West’s new album is performing pretty well commercially. The project just debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 with nearly 150k albums sold in its first week. Additionally, all 16 tracks from the project debuted on the Hot 100 this week.

The highest debuting song was “CARNIVAL” which turned up in the top 5. It narrowly missed out on being the biggest single debut of the week. Beyonce’s shift into country music “TEXAS HOLD EM” landed at number two. What do you think of Instagram potentially shadowbanning accounts for posting about Kanye West’s new album? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Wiz Khalifa Praises Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s “Vultures 1”

February 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign finally unveiled their eagerly anticipated new album, Vultures 1. The album is the first of three volumes. The second and third are expected to drop in March and April. So far, fans have mostly been pleased with the album, and can’t wait to hear what else the duo has up their sleeves.

Several of the artists’ peers have also weighed in on Vultures 1, including Wiz Khalifa. Earlier this week, the performer took to social media to share his thoughts on the album. Clearly, he had nothing but nice things to say. He gave a nod to Ty Dolla Sign in particular, noting how he has a bright future ahead of him after this release. “I’m super hype for Ty,” he wrote. “Him and Ye’s album slaps uncontrollably.”

Wiz Khalifa Is “Super Hype For” Ty Dolla Sign

I’m super hype for Ty.

Him and Ye’s album slaps uncontrollably.

— Taylor Gang World Leader (@wizkhalifa) February 19, 2024

Of course, there will always be critics, especially when it comes to Ye and his questionable past. For example, following one of his and Ty’s listening parties in Chicago, Ozzy Osbourne took to Twitter/X to put him on blast. Allegedly, Kanye had asked if he could use a Black Sabbath sample for the project, and was told no. Evidently, however, he allegedly did it anyway. “@kanyewest ASKED PERMISSION TO SAMPLE A SECTION OF A 1983 LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ‘WAR PIG’ FROM THE US FESTIVAL WITHOUT VOCALS & WAS REFUSED PERMISSION BECAUSE HE IS AN ANTISEMITE AND HAS CAUSED UNTOLD HEARTACHE TO MANY,” the metal icon wrote. “HE WENT AHEAD AND USED THE SAMPLE ANYWAY AT HIS ALBUM LISTENING PARTY LAST NIGHT. I WANT NO ASSOCIATION WITH THIS MAN!”

Donna Summer’s estate took a similar, though far less passionate approach when they accused Ye of “copyright infringement” days later. What do you think of Wiz Khalifa showing love to Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s new album, Vultures 1? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West And Ty Dolla Sign’s ‘Vultures 1’ Debuts Atop The ‘Billboard’ 200 Chart Despite Accessibility Issues

February 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign announced their joint album in October 2023, it immediately raised a few eyebrows. However, following their star-studded listening parties around the world helped to build a buzz around the project. Now, it appears that all of the musicians’ promotional efforts have paid off. Today (February 18), it has been revealed that Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures 1 has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Despite accessibility issues, the outlet confirmed that the controversial body of work pulled in significant numbers. According to Billboard, the metrics for Vultures 1 are 148,000 total units for the week ending on February 15. This number comprises 129,000 streaming-equivalent album units (equaling 167.78 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs), 18,000 album sales, and 1,000 track-equivalent album units (album or song downloads).

Vultures 1 was initially released on February 9 after multiple delays. After its release, fans quickly took to social media to report having difficulties playing the 16-track project on streaming. By February 15, Vultures 1 was removed in totality from Apple Music. That wasn’t the only problem surrounding the project. Ozzy Osbourne slammed West’s sample usage of his song “War Pigs.” Donna Summer’s estate accused West of copyright infringement for including elements similar to the late singer’s record. Even, Nicki Minaj refused to clear a verse for the album.

None of this seems to have derailed Kanye West’s vision as he announced plans to release two more editions of the album.

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s “Vultures 1” First Week Sales Revealed

February 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Vultures 1 will debut atop the Billboard Album 200, giving Kanye West his 11th No. 1 album. Per Luminate, the long-awaited album sold 148,000 copies in its first week. The project beat out Usher, who debuted at No. 2, his highest in a decade, with Coming Home. The album was released on February 11, just hours before Usher headlined the Super Bowl halftime show. The full album chart will have a delayed release due to President’s Day.

The album is stacked with features. The first feature of Vultures 1 is India Love on “Keys To My Life”. Two songs later, Kanye is joined by his daughter North West for “Talking/Once Again”. That is followed by an appearance from Freddie Gibbs on “Back To Me”. Tracks 7 and 8 are another pair of back-to-back features, with Nipsey Hussle & YG appearing on “Do It” and Quavo featuring on “Paperwork”. The final four features can be found between tracks 10 and 13. There are two appearances by Playboi Carti – “Fuk Sum” (also featuring Travis Scott) and “Carnival” (also featuring Rich The Kid). Meanwhile, Chris Brown adds his vocals to “Beg Forgiveness”. Finally, there is the album’s namesake, which features Lil Durk & Bump J.

Kanye West Debuts Cover Art For “Carnival”

.@kanyewest & @tydollasign‘s ‘Vultures 1’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart https://t.co/6ECM9bqdkI

— billboard (@billboard) February 18, 2024

Meanwhile, Kanye has unveiled the intense cover art for “Carnival”, one of the standout tracks from the recently released Vultures 1. Designed by noted Canadian artist Jon Rafman, the cover art for “Carnival” depicts a close-up of a screaming and bloodied skinhead. Rafman also created the AI-generated music video for “Vultures (Havoc Version)” which was released alongside the album.

“Carnival” features Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid. As mentioned, it is widely considered one of the best tracks on Vultures 1. Many people have already called it the best song of 2024. However, the song proved controversial even before it was released. A version heard at a listening party in Chicago earned the ire of Ozzy Osbourne due to an uncleared sample of Black Sabbath. A later version at a Long Island listening party used a sample of Kanye’s “Hell of a life”, which interpolates the same Black Sabbath song.

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Kanye West’s “Beg Forgiveness” Lyrics Save Stranded Skier’s Life

February 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s eagerly anticipated new project, Vultures 1, finally arrived last weekend. As the first of three volumes, the album has already managed to make a huge splash. Aside from topping the charts, Ye’s received some major backlash for some of the project’s controversial lyrics. The Chicago MC also got called out by Ozzy Osbourne and Donna Summer’s estate for allegedly using samples without permission.

Regardless, Vultures 1 has been well received by many, and has even reportedly saved a life. During a recent chat with The San Francisco Chronicle, Mike Petkov recalled getting lost on a skiing trip in Kirkwood. He claims that to remain hopeful as he awaited rescue, he recited lyrics from Ye and Ty Dolla Sign’s track with Chris Brown, “Beg Forgiveness.”

Mike Petkov Recalls Reciting Lyrics While Awaiting Rescue

“I thought I was getting into one of those cool backside areas where, if I got stuck, I’d be fine,” Petkov described. “I purposefully didn’t look at the trail map too much because I’ve had a lot of fun exploring [ski areas] and seeing where the day takes me.” In a turn of events, he ended up losing service, leaving him stranded. Fortunately, he was eventually able to contact some friends to give them his coordinates. At that point, however, it was too late. He had to wait overnight to get help, which is when Ye’s lyrics came in handy.

According to him, he continuously recited the lyrics, “You’ve gone too far and you should hang your head in shame/ Don’t die/ Don’t die,” which helped him stay alive. “I don’t blame Kirkwood. I should have at least had a little bit of a plan and an outlook of the resort,” Petkov says of the incident. “And then, just don’t YOLO too much.” What do you think of a man claiming that Vultures 1 lyrics saved his life during a skiing trip? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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North West Draws Kanye West’s “Vultures 1” Album Cover, Reveals Her Favorite Song On The Album

February 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

North West has been in the news quite a bit over these past few days. Overall, a lot of this stems from the fact that she was on her father’s new album Vultures 1. She can be found on the track “Talking” where she delivers her debut rap verse. Although it may not be extremely lyrical, some have seen it as the highlight of the album. After all, North is a lot like her father in many respects, and fans think she can be a superstar one day. If anything, this is her first step to getting on that trajectory.

Vultures 1 has certainly been through the wringer as of late. There has been a whole lot of drama around the album, especially as it pertains to distribution. For instance, the album was taken off Apple Music. However, it was eventually put back on the platform fairly soon after. Now, North West is showing her appreciation towards the album. In a journal, North revealed what she appreciates the most right now. Of course, all of her answers were Vultures 1 related. Moreover, she even delivered a drawing of the album cover.

North West Showcases Her Talent

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The drawing itself is pretty good even though it wasn’t meant to be entirely realistic. For the most part, she got the silhouettes correct. Moreover, she revealed that her favorite song on the album is “Carnival.” This track features the likes of Rich The Kid, and even Playboi Carti. Ultimately, it makes up one of the best tracks on the project. However, the reviews for Vultures 1 continue to be mixed. Some are impressed with it, while others see it as a complete waste of time.

Let us know what you thought of the album, in the comments section below. What was your favorite track? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

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Why Was Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s ‘Vultures 1’ Removed From Apple Music?

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

No Kanye West project ever comes without controversy. His Ty Dolla Sign joint album Vultures 1 is no different. Today (February 15), Vultures 1 was removed from Apple Music.

The album arrived last Friday (February 9) following numerous delays. However, according to a spokesperson from music distributing company FUGA, the company was never supposed to drop the album.

Why was Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures 1 Removed From Apple Music?

In a statement to Billboard, a spokesperson for FUGA said the company never officially agreed to distribute the album.

“Late last year, FUGA was presented with the opportunity to release Vultures 1. Exercising our judgment in the ordinary course of business, we declined to do so. On Friday, February 9, 2024, a long-standing FUGA client delivered the album Vultures 1 through the platform’s automated processes, violating our service agreement. Therefore, FUGA is actively working with its DSP partners and the client to remove Vultures 1 from our systems.”

This isn’t the only controversy the album has faced in the days since its release. Both Ozzy Osbourne and the estate of Donna Summer have said that West had previously asked to sample or interpolate works of theirs, however, they both denied. West used the samples anyway.

Since the album’s initial removal, Billboard has reported that the album is now back on Apple Music, now distributed through Label Engine.

Representatives for Label Engine, Apple Music, and Ty Dolla Sign did not immediately return our request for comment.

Ty Dolla Sign is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s “Vultures 1” Returns To Apple Music With New Distributor

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s new joint album Vultures 1 was removed from Apple Music due to distribution issues. The album arrived via FUGA, which later wanted the album removed. “A long-standing FUGA client delivered the album Vultures 1 through the platform’s automated processes, violating our service agreement,” a spokesperson told Billboard today. “Therefore, FUGA is actively working with its DSP partners and the client to remove VULTURES 1 from our systems.”

Now, the album has found a new distributor, Label Engine. The company put out the project’s first two singles, which led to confusion when the full album arrived via FUGA. Luckily, however, this means that the album is back on Apple Music again for fans to stream.

Vultures 1 Moves To Label Engine

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign's "Vultures 1" Returns To Apple Music With New Distributor — Ye attends the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

These are far from the only hiccups Ye has dealt with following the release of Vultures 1, however. Following the hitmaker’s Chicago listening party, Ozzy Osbourne took to Twitter to accuse him of sampling Black Sabbath without permission. “@kanyewest ASKED PERMISSION TO SAMPLE A SECTION OF A 1983 LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ‘WAR PIG’ FROM THE US FESTIVAL WITHOUT VOCALS & WAS REFUSED PERMISSION BECAUSE HE IS AN ANTISEMITE AND HAS CAUSED UNTOLD HEARTACHE TO MANY. HE WENT AHEAD AND USED THE SAMPLE ANYWAY AT HIS ALBUM LISTENING PARTY LAST NIGHT. I WANT NO ASSOCIATION WITH THIS MAN!” he wrote.

Donna Summer’s estate later called Kanye out for alleged “copyright infringement” for his track “GOOD (DON’T DIE),” again insisting he was denied permission. Either way, the album continues to be a success among fans. What do you think of Vultures 1 returning to Apple Music? What about it moving to Label Engine? Are you glad you can stream it on Apple Music again? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep ane ye on HNHH for more updates.

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