The 'All of the Lights' rapper and his 'Vultures 2' collaborator's joint record has been met with mixed reactions, while also facing accusations of uncleared song samples.
- Aug 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's collaborative album "Vultures 2" has been met with mixed reactions, while also facing accusations of uncleared samples and a delayed release.On Saturday, August 2, 2024, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign released their highly anticipated album, "Vultures 2". The project, initially announced in January 2024, faced multiple delays and sparked controversy upon its release.
Despite some fans enjoying the 16-track album, others expressed dissatisfaction, prompting Kanye West to announce on his Yeezy website that updated songs would be released in real time.
However, the album's problems extended beyond its mixed reception. Geoff Barrow of Portishead accused Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign of using his band's song "Machine Gun" without permission, while artist Swsh claimed they were not compensated for a sample used on the album.
Ty Dolla Sign hinted at the album's eventual release date in an interview with Internet personality Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, stating, "Vultures 2 is on the way, man. It's coming soon. Any day now."
The album's release was marred by mixing issues, prompting Kanye West to update the Yeezy website with a message acknowledging the problems and stating that song updates would be made in real time.
Despite the controversies and release delays, "Vultures 2" includes a rumored feature from the late Takeoff on the song "Let Me Chill Out" alongside Rich The Kid and NBA YoungBoy.
