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Kanye West Says ‘Vultures 2’ Drops Next Week—But Will He Stick To It After Series Of Messy Rollouts? (2024)

FAQs

How well is Vultures 1 doing? ›

Damien Scott: While Vultures 1 went No. 1, it didn't perform nearly as well as Donda. For example, it was the most streamed album in 24 hours on Spotify in 2021.

What company does Kanye West own? ›

In conclusion, Kanye West is a successful businessman who has created and owned several successful companies. Yeezy, Yeezy Supply, DONDA, Good Music, KW Foods LLC, Yeezy Home, and KKW Beauty are just a few of the brands that Kanye has been involved in over the years.

Was Vultures number one? ›

Streaming did most of the work when it came to sending the title to the top spot, as the project racked up more than 167 million plays on streaming platforms. All those streams were translated into 129,000 equivalent units by Billboard. Vultures 1 marks West's eleventh No. 1 album under his own name.

Was Vultures released independently? ›

Vultures 1 is the debut studio album by American hip hop supergroup ¥$, composed of rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) and singer Ty Dolla Sign. It was released independently by Ye's YZY brand on February 10, 2024, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Ye's debut studio album, The College Dropout.

Why do vultures have a bad reputation? ›

Vultures, with their big, ungainly wings, beaky faces and fondness for scavenging on dead meat, have a terrible reputation. They are seen as harbingers of death, circling dying animals, ready to pick at decaying flesh.

Why is Vultures 1 controversial? ›

After constant reports of tracklist changes, delayed releases, and a streamed listening party that was shut down after an anti-antisemitic lyric, “Vultures 1” was finally released independently on Feb. 10. Unfortunately, the hype surrounding “Vultures 1” clashes with the album's unorthodox vision.

Who is richer, Kanye West or Taylor Swift? ›

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How much is Kanye West worth in 2024? ›

Kanye West's net worth of $410 million in 2024, despite its decline from a peak of $2.5 billion, signifies his enduring influence and success in the music, fashion, and business industries.

Is Kanye West still rich? ›

Brace yourself: Ye was once worth an estimated whopping $2 billion. Yes, with a B! However, with his Yeezy brand with Adidas taking up a good $1.5 billion of that sum, his net worth is now estimated at $400 million, per Forbes, since the German-based brand ended the partnership.

What song did they remove from vultures? ›

Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures' song removed from Spotify after complaint by Donna Summer's estate. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's track 'Good (Don't Die)' has been removed from Spotify following a complaint over an unauthorised Donna Summer sample by the late singer's estate.

Did Vultures 1 go number 1? ›

“Vultures 1” debuted at No. 1 on this week's Billboard 200 albums chart, and “Carnival” debuted at No. 3 on the Hot 100 singles chart, Billboard announced.

How much does a vultures album cost? ›

After debuting his unreleased album “VULTURES 2” in LA on March 10, Ye surprised fans by delaying its release on streaming platforms for another month.

When Vultures 2 drop? ›

On March 14, 1-minute previews of the Vultures 2 tracks were released on TikTok and Instagram under Ye's account. Ye and Ty Dolla Sign later announced a new release date of May 3 in an interview with Justin LaBoy on his The Download podcast.

Do vultures chase humans? ›

Do vultures attack people or pets? No. Vultures have evolved to eat dead animals and have no reason to attack a live human or pet. However, if cornered or handled, they may bite or vomit.

What was Vultures 1 chart performance? ›

3 on the Hot 100 singles chart, Billboard announced. “Vultures 1” earned 148,000 album units based on sales and streaming numbers, besting second-place album “Coming Home” by Usher, which dropped two days before his widely seen performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.

Is Vultures 1 a good album? ›

Vultures 1 — his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign — displays as a complete but somewhat disorientated album aside from a few songs. Many songs need more fulfillment of genuine lyricism, unfinished vocals, and samples. Vultures 1 is also Kanye's first independent album under his record YZY.

How much money did Vultures 1 make? ›

With that said, Vultures 1 did 169 million on-demand streams in week one, which equates to around $892,000; plus approximately $145,000 from actual sales. This doesn't even factor in global streams and publishing. So the magazine estimates the pair have generated well over a million dollars already.

Why do people like Vultures 1? ›

Vultures 1 is a Kanye West sample platter. There are soulful rap songs (“Burn”), sweeping melodic anthems (“Hoodrat”), and even some explosive Brazilian funk (“Paperwork”). Kanye's dabbling with all kinds of sounds on the 16-song tracklist, but more than anything, it feels like he wants a hit.

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