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Kanye West Asked Nicki Minaj To Clear A ‘Vultures’ Song, Minutes Before He Was Supposed To Release The Album, And She Said No

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As of this post, it’s nearly 8 a.m. ET, and Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have not yet released their collaborative album Vultures, which was expected to drop at midnight ET. Given West’s history of album delays and working on projects until the last possible second, this isn’t particularly surprising. This isn’t even the first time Vultures has faced a delay, as it was reportedly once set to drop on October 13.

As for why the album isn’t out yet, it looks like West was trying to cross some T’s and dot some I’s before the final buzzer.

At 10:23 p.m. ET last night (December 14), 97 minutes before the album was presumably set for a midnight release, West tweeted a screenshot of a text he supposedly sent to Nicki Minaj, which read, “Hi it’s ye. May I call you about clearing new body on the new album.”

As NME notes, Minaj gave Kanye’s request a public “no.” During an Instagram Live broadcast last night, she said, “Child, that train has left the station, OK? No disrespect in any way. I just put out a brand new album. Now why would I put out a song that has been out for three years? Come on, guys. You know?”

In a February 2022 interview, Minaj said of “New Body,” a demo of which leaked back in 2018, “The public adored ‘New Body.’ ‘New Body’ is the biggest hit record that never came out. So what I thought was interesting was that Kanye made me write my ‘New Body’ verse four times over in order to fit into where he was creatively and spiritually in his life. […] I missed it by a year, I guess. Had ‘New Body’ been out when he was not in his gospel era, then it would’ve seen the light of day. But, it didn’t, so it wasn’t meant to be. Everybody knows that’s the hit that got away. […] I think the ship has sailed for ‘New Body,’ everybody has come to love the original way they heard it.”

All that said, it is still December 15 right now, so West and Ty still have well over half a day to get everything in order and release Vultures before the weekend if that’s something they’re committed to doing.

WATCH: Ye, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk and Bump J Perform “Vultures” in Dubai

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Ye had the stars out in Dubai. The quartet of Ye, Lil Durk, Bump J, and Ty Dolla $ign hit the stage in all black. The team performed their new single “Vultures” in front of a sold-out night club crowd.

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign recently unveiled their new single, “Vultures. “Vultures” was first debuted last week on the radio airwaves in Chicago, featuring a standout verse from Chicago rapper Lil Durk. A second version included Chicago legend Bump J. Now it appears they both are on the single.

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Police Investigating Ye and Bianca Censori After Now Viral Boat Ride in Italy

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Ye and his wife Bianca Censori are now being investigated for their viral NSFW images from a boat rental in Italy. The images show an exposed butt of Ye with his wife’s head seemingly near his lap region. The two are now being investigated by Italian authorities.

According to The Daily Mail, the two received complaints from those in the area for their actions.

“There are standards of public decorum that have to be followed by tourists and locals alike and any breaches are severely punished,” a police source said. “The images of West with his trousers down while in a taxi as he and his partner crossed the lagoon were seen all over the globe.

“You could clearly see his trousers were half down and we have received complaints from people who witnessed it. Now we have identified the driver of the boat and we will be asking him what he saw as well.”

The police investigation is for “acts contrary to public decency which is punishable by an administrative sanction.”

The boat rental company responsible for the vessel, Venezia Turismo Motoscafi, has declared a lifetime ban on the couple.

According to a statement obtained by the Daily Mail, the company stated, “While on board, the boat’s operator was focused on navigating traffic and was unaware of these inappropriate actions. Had they been observed, immediate action would have been taken, and the offenders would have been reported accordingly. Furthermore, a third individual accompanied Mr. and Mrs. West, obstructing the captain’s view of the stern.”

The statement emphasized, “We vehemently disapprove of such conduct and behavior. Mr. West and his spouse will no longer be permitted to utilize our company’s boats.”

Following the release of the photographs, initial reports suggested that Kim Kardashian, West’s ex-wife, felt “embarrassed and concerned” about his actions. However, subsequent reports indicated that her primary concern was their shared children’s welfare rather than his public behavior.

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Black Thought Says He is No Longer Connected to Ye’s Music: ‘His Process Has Become More Assembly-Line’

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Black Thought pulled up to Pitchfork for a new interview, revealing that he has grown detached from Kanye West’s music.

“I connect with Kanye’s music less now,” Black Thought tells Pitchfork. “Maybe it’s because of the rate at which he’s been putting out art and having to keep up. I think his process has become more assembly-line, which in many ways is the Motown model. It works. I don’t know if anything’s lost, but what is sometimes compromised is the personality. The main person it’s supposed to be about is sometimes overshadowed by all these other writers, producers, and people who are contributing. Kanye is less Kanye now than he was when I was a bigger Kanye fan.”

You can read more from Black Thought, including his thoughts on A$AP Rocky’s LongLiveA$AP album and his friendship with Tierra Whack below.

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Bianca Censori Reportedly Grossed Out By Kanye West’s “Stench”

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Bianca Censori and Kanye West have been together for a while now. The two are technically married, even if the whole ceremony wasn’t official. Overall, they are quite the power couple. Despite Ye’s missteps over the last year or so, Censori has stood by his side. Moreover, she seems to be helping him when it comes to the rebuilding of his Yeezy brand. In many ways, he has to start from scratch. However, with Censori by his side, he definitely has the support to reboot his empire.

Recently, the two have been in Italy and they have been showing off some unique outfits. Of course, West was in Italy to support Travis Scott during his Circus Maximus show. That said, a new report from Radar Online suggests that this trip is bringing to light an ongoing issue in Ye and Censori’s relationship. A source is claiming that Bianca Censori is being turned off by Kanye’s smell. He has reportedly stopped showering on a frequent basis, and also doesn’t wear deodorant.

Read More: Bianca Censori Stuns In Tiny Bikini Top, Enjoys Italy With Kanye West

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 13: Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen on May 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

“He wears these outfits partly because he genuinely believes they showcase his fashion genius and forward-thinking. But it’s also to cover him having gained a little weight,” a source claimed. “It’s a serious stench when the layers come off and he’s dripping in sweat head to toe — especially as he’s not big on showering — and poor Bianca’s nostrils are on the receiving end. He’s got to be cooking under those layers. His BO is something awful since he rarely uses deodorant.”

Overall, these are some wild claims and it is hard to know their validity without actually being around Ye. That said, we hope Ye takes care of himself and doesn’t let the alleged issue get out of hand. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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Foot Locker Rumored to Launch Sale of Yeezys in August

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Adidas is expanding the availability of Yeezy sneakers into Foot Locker. Sneaker News revealed the sneakers will return to the iconic sneaker chain, and additional sneaker boutiques will carry the line.

Sneaker News notes Foot Locker has not confirmed the eventual sale but cites sources across social media that the sneakers would soon be available.

Additionally, Footwear News reports a company-wide email was sent out after Ye’s initial dismissal. “[Our company does] not tolerate any form of antisemitism or hateful and discriminatory behavior. While we remain a partner with adidas and carry a wide assortment of their collections — we will not be supporting any future Yeezy product drops, and we have instructed our retail operators to pull any existing product from our shelves and digital sites.”

A return to shelves and websites would be a drastic shift from that messaging. The sneakers are believed to launch at Foot Locker in August.

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Kim Kardashian Sobs Amid Kanye’s Anti-Semitic Ramblings In New “Kardashians” Clip

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were together for a significant amount of time. However, their marriage eventually took a turn for a whole host of reasons. Eventually, they got a divorce which ended up getting pretty messy. Now, Kim K is enjoying time with her new mystery man, all while Ye is married to Bianca Censori. That said, their newfound love lives do not necessarily mean these two don’t affect one another. Overall, Ye’s actions still can weigh heavily on Kardashian, depending on what it is he’s doing.

Just a few months ago, Kanye was going on an unhinged anti-semitic crusade that had lots of people questioning his sanity. He made appearances on Alex Jones and various other podcasts. Moreover, he even claimed to love Nazis. It was all very bizarre, and no one was particularly happy about it. Of course, this has a profound effect on Kim, who had to watch all of this from afar. In a new preview for The Kardashians, you can see how much this weighed on her.

Read More: Kim Kardashian Called Out For Editing Photo Of Herself

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While speaking to Khloe about all that was happening, Kim Kardashian began to break down in tears. Her sobs were quite powerful as she was in disbelief over what was happening. Furthermore, she spoke about how all of this has her wondering what happened to the Kanye she used to know. She firmly believes that he was never like this and that all of a sudden, he has changed. She also professed how she wishes she could bring back the old Ye.

Kim Kardashian certainly isn’t the only one who feels this way. Many of Ye’s fans have been wondering what exactly has happened to the old West. Either way, it could be a very long time before he returns from the pipeline has gone down. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from all around the entertainment world and beyond. We will always strive to keep you informed.

Read More: Kim Kardashian Wears The Littlest Black Dress Ever To Stephanie Shepherd’s Wedding

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Kanye West Is Now Facing An Assault Lawsuit Over An Alleged Phone-Throwing Incident With A Photographer

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Earlier this year, a video surfaced in which Kanye West told a person to stop filming him. They refused, so West took their phone and threw it. There was a police investigation over the incident, which ended with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office saying that West wouldn’t face any charges. The story didn’t end there, though, as West is now being sued.

As Billboard reports, photographer Nichol Lechmanik has filed a lawsuit against West, accusing the rapper of assault, battery, negligence, and interference with the exercise of her civil rights. The complaint was filed in California Superior Court in Ventura County on May 31. In the suit, Lechmanik claims the incident caused her “great mental and emotional pain and suffering” and that she “anticipates incurring medical and related expenses.”

The suit says that Lechmanik was driving her car and filming Kim Kardashian as she exited Sports Academy in Newbury Park, California. At the time, she noticed West was “angrily confronting” a photographer on the street. The complaint noted, “Given Defendant Ye’s reputation for violence against photographers, his history of physically harming them, and based on his threatening body language, Plaintiff became fearful for the photographer’s safety.”

Then, West apparently approached Lechmanik’s car and “aggressively” said, “You all ain’t gonna run up on me like that.” When Lechmanik denied she was, West allegedly became “enraged,” “ripped her phone out of her hands,” and threw it “onto the street towards oncoming traffic.”

Lechmanik is requesting general and special damages, punitive and exemplary damages, civil penalties, and costs of the suit. She also wants an order enjoining West and “all persons acting in concert with him or acting on his behalf, from touching, striking, annoying, contacting, molesting, attacking, threatening, or otherwise interfering with […] the Plaintiff, and all persons similarly situated, to pursue the occupation of photographer.”

Adidas Is Back To Selling Kanye West’s Yeezy Shoes Months After They Ended Their Partnership With Him

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Last October, Adidas ended its partnership with Kanye West, who legally changed his name to Ye, in response to several anti-Semitic comments he’d made. CNBC reported in February — and the likes of the Associated Press and Rolling Stone reported again at the beginning of May — that the abruptly severed relationship left Adidas with $1.3 billion in unsold Yeezy product. On May 11, Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden revealed the company’s plan to salvage what can be salvaged.

“What we are trying to do now over time is sell parts of this inventory and donate money to the organizations that are helping us and that were also hurt by Kanye’s statements,” Gulden told investors, as relayed by Complex at the time.

That plan came to fruition today, May 31. Adidas’ official website is headlined by Yeezy, advertising that “some of the remaining inventory” of his products are available on the brand’s app, Confirmed, and promising that a “portion from the sale of these items will be donated in support of the fight against discrimination, hate, racism, and antisemitism.”

An accompanying press release details that the benefiting organizations include the Anti-Defamation League and the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change.

“The release will mark the first time that products have been available to consumers since adidas terminated the Yeezy partnership in October 2022,” the press release explains. “The products will be existing designs and designs initiated in 2022 for sale in 2023. Additional releases of existing inventory are currently under consideration, but timing is yet to be determined. Today’s announcement has no immediate impact on the company’s current financial guidance for 2023.”

“After careful consideration, we have decided to begin releasing some of the remaining Adidas Yeezy products,” Gulden said in a statement. “Selling and donating was the preferred option among all organizations and stakeholders we spoke to. We believe this is the best solution as it respects the created designs and produced shoes, it works for our people, resolves an inventory problem, and will have a positive impact in our communities. There is no place in sport or society for hate of any kind and we remain committed to fighting against it.”

The May 31 Yeezy drop comes one day after Billboard reported that Adidas’ request for an emergency order re-freezing of the $75 million held by Yeezy was denied by a federal judge.

Nick Cannon Says Kanye West Is In “Desperate Need Of Help”

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The downfall of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been a darkly fascinating spectacle. A controversial figure for years, Ye’s problematic views came to the forefront in 2022. The iconic rapper went on a Twitter rampage in which he spewed a number of anti-semitic conspiracies and sentiments. The biggest consequence of this was the breakdown of the long-term partnership between Ye and Adidas.

In the subsequent months, Ye has doubled down on many of his views. His recent fashion show included several references to white supremacy and he has vehemently refused to walk back his comments from last year. Now, Nick Cannon has shared his efforts to help Ye see the error of his ways.

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“Kanye is saying some wild s—, and I don’t know if he really believes it,” Cannon continues. “I tried to talk to him and tried to put him with leaders in the Jewish community. I think it’s a lot more there. I just know he’s in desperate need of help and love and people to not abandon him,” Cannon told the LA Times in a recent interview. Cannon has had his own experiences of being “canceled” after he was fired by Viacom for racist and antisemitic comments on a podcast.

However, Cannon, unlike Ye, later apologized for his comments and spent time educating himself through conversations with Jewish leaders. In Cannon’s opinion, people should continue trying to get through to Ye instead of demonizing him. Furthermore, Cannon doesn’t want to see a reaction like Kyrie Iriving received from the Nets. “You’re going to hang me out in front of everybody and whip me in public — buck-breaking me so all the others know not to do this? That’s a bigger sin and travesty than someone saying something,” What do you think about Cannon’s comments? Let us know below. Follow all the latest music news here at HotNewHipHop.

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