Ye – the artist formerly known as Kanye West – seems to be calling it a career on the music front.
Rich The Kid shared an alleged text message from West on Tuesday (July 9) that shows Ye explaining how he's stepping away from pursuing music professionally.
“Retiring from professional music Not sure what else to do,” Ye wrote in the message while appearing to be in a state of uncertainty.
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Rich The Kid responded by trying to convince him otherwise: “Retire? Why; How; ppl NEED you the music you & Ty & we've made the BIGGEST Stamp in culture to date 2024. Say Ye for mine & V2 and we're doing it all over again guys need you big bra fasho maybe some time to to relax, but the pension is not”.
The “New Freezer” rapper deleted the text message exchange containing Ye's alleged departure from his Instagram Story about half an hour after he originally posted it.
Fans were amazed at the idea that Kanye would have music. “BOOOOOOOOO NEVER Ngl I never thought I'd hear him use the word retirement in life.” one person replied to X.
Other shocked fan He wrote. “That's what happens when people don't respect your genius. If true, yes he should be listed with the all time greats. An artist first and foremost.”
However, some aren't taking West at his word and think this could be it a marketing ploy leading up to his next album or venture.
Everything can be for anyone as Rich The Kid followed by announcing that it's his Life is a gamble The album arrives next Friday (July 19) and features West on “Gimme a Second 2” and “Plain Jane.” Ye and Ty Dolla $ign are also executive producers on the project.
“WE ACTUALLY MAKE IT FRIDAY 7/19,” she wrote with a string of laughing emojis.
However, Ty Dolla $ign announced over the weekend that he and Ye planned to bring it Vultures experience in South Korea with a listening party scheduled for August 23 at Goyang Stadium. According to information, the sale of tickets is planned for July.
Rich The Kid has collaborated with Yeezy before and made an appearance Vultures The anthem “Carnival” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Playboi carti, which gave Ye his fifth No. 1 hit to top the Billboard Hot 100.
Even after releasing music independently this year following a series of anti-Semitic comments and controversies, West was still charting Vultures topped the Billboard 200 — his 11th chart-topping project — in February.
Ye has amassed 157 Hot 100 entries in his decorated career—which is good for the sixth most of all time—spanning two decades with 21 top 10 hits to his name.
Advertising sign A representative for Ye has been contacted for comment.
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