Kanye West Appeals to Nicki Minaj for ‘Vultures’ Feature Clearance Amid Album Delays
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Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are preparing to release their highly anticipated collaborative album Vultures, but they’re making some last-minute changes, including attempting to approve a Nicki Minaj verse at the last minute. While previewing the album in Miami this week, Ye revealed that it would be released on Friday (December 15). However, much like the previously announced release dates, midnight passed with no album. Hours before the duo’s next listening event, Ye took to social media to openly request permission for a long-awaited verse. Kanye West tagged Nicki Minaj in a screenshot of a direct message to the NYC legend. “May I call you regarding clearing the new body on the album?” West inquired via text message.
Kanye West is asking Nicki Minaj to clear their “New Body” collaboration.
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 15, 2023
She is currently performing at Jingle Ball in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/kRnFqjxinm
Ty Dolla $ign teased the single in September at Geneva, Switzerland’s Le Baroque Club. The trio’s unofficial “New Body” track leaked online after Ye dropped the song from his 2019 album, Yandhi. The general populace adored ‘New Body.’ “For example, ‘New Body’ is the biggest hit record that never came out,” Minaj stated in a 2022 interview.”Kanye asked me to write my ‘New Body’ verse four times over, so he could blend into any artistic and spiritual situation in his life. Then I turn on the internet a few months later and see him on Drink Champs.” “Everyone knows that’s the hit that got away,” she added. I believe the ship has gone for ‘New Body,’ as everyone has grown to appreciate the original version.”
YE, NICKI MINAJ, TY DOLLA SIGN
— Donda Times (@dondatimes) December 12, 2023
NEW BODY pic.twitter.com/7496ihIzUC
Kanye West Aka Ye Calls On Nicki Minaj On Social Media To Clear ‘Vultures’ Feature As The Album Missed Yet Another Release Date
Kanye West turned to social media to request that Nicki Minaj clear “New Body,” a song she dubbed “the biggest hit record that never came out.” Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are preparing to release their much-anticipated collaborative album Vultures, but they’re making some last-minute changes, including attempting to approve a Nicki Minaj verse at the last minute. While previewing the album in Miami this week, Ye revealed that it was going to be released on Friday (December 15). However, much like the previously announced release dates, midnight passed with no album. Hours before the duo’s next listening event, Ye appeared on social media to openly request permission for a long-awaited verse. Kanye West tagged Nicki Minaj in a screenshot of a direct message to the NYC legend. Can I contact you regarding clearing new bodies on the album?” West inquired via text message. Ty Dolla $ign teased the single in September at Geneva, Switzerland’s Le Baroque Club. The trio’s unofficial “New Body” track leaked online following Ye dropping the song from his 2019 album, Yandhi. The cover art for Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album Vultures has been leaked. The shot was posted by Playboi Carti, who is said to be on the album, as well as Kanye’s fan accounts. The image was inspired by an 1800s artwork of a vulture perched on a shovel atop a tomb.
Nicki Minaj speaks on not clearing her verse for Kanye West: “That train has left the station” pic.twitter.com/oZ1BYNIDP1
— No Jumper (@nojumper) December 15, 2023
The post also includes a sepia rendition of the original painting. Caspar David Friedrich made the artwork between 1835 and 1837. Fans expressed their thoughts on the prospective cover image in the comments area, with some providing more information. “His sepia drawing Landscape with Grave, Coffin, as well as Owl exemplifies Friedrich’s obsession with death in the final years of his life.” “The exaggeratedly large, surreal night bird’s eyes gleam in the light of the moon, which hangs like a nimbus above the owl’s head,” an admirer remarked, quoting the art website Web Gallery of Art. In the background is Cape Arkona on Rügen’s island, set in a completely different landscape.” “It could be that the owl here, while a bird of death, symbolizes wisdom,” added another observer. Another fan said, “This reminds me of the MBDTF iconic cover,” referring to Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy cover art. “4th pic alone would make a sick cover ngl,” a fan said, alluding to Friedrich’s original artwork. Ye revealed his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign will be released this Friday (Dec. 15) during a surprise show in Miami on Monday morning (Dec. 11). “It’s known as Vultures.” “It’ll be out on Friday,” Ye added in the video. Ye’s most recent album, 2022 Donda 2, is only available on Stem Player.
