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Kanye's 'Donda 2' Surfaces on Spotify: What's the Deal?

Wed Apr 30 2025
Kanye West's album "Donda 2" made a surprise appearance on Spotify and other streaming platforms. It came out of nowhere late Tuesday night. This is the first time in a while that one of his albums has been on Spotify. The album is listed under the name "Donda, " which is the name of his late mother and the title of his previous album from 2021. It's not clear why it's not under his own name. The album is now available on several platforms, including YouTube Music, Tidal, and iTunes. On iTunes, it's already climbed to the fourth spot on the album sales chart. This sudden release has sparked a lot of questions and reactions. On Wednesday, Kanye posted a screenshot of text messages. These messages seem to be from producers involved with the album. They are complaining about the release and claiming that Kanye owes them money. One of the producers mentioned is likely BoogzDaBeast. The producers also said their lawyers are looking into taking the album down. Kanye released the album during a livestream with Sneako and Nick Fuentes. Sneako is a popular streamer, and Nick Fuentes is known for his far-right views and antisemitic conspiracy theories. This isn't the first time Kanye has had issues with streaming platforms. He has said in the past that streams are fake and that record labels treat artists badly. He initially released "Donda 2" only on a device he co-developed called the Stem Player. This device cost $200, which frustrated many fans. The version of "Donda 2" on streaming services is a bit different from the original. It has several renamed tracks and new songs. Some of the songs talk about Kanye's relationship with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. They were in the middle of a divorce when the album first came out. The updated version still includes a part of Kim's monologue from when she hosted "Saturday Night Live. " In recent weeks, Kanye has been attacking Kim on social media. He has accused her of taking his children and claimed he never wanted to have kids with her. Kanye's recent behavior has been quite erratic. He often posts and deletes rants on social media. These posts often contain explicit language and controversial statements. He has been using Nazi rhetoric and has made antisemitic posts. Last week, he claimed he had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin when he was a child. He has also attacked other celebrities, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Playboi Carti. In February, he wore a swastika T-shirt in public and made antisemitic posts. These actions have led to a lot of controversy and have affected his relationships with various companies and people.

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    Why did Kanye West choose to release 'Donda 2' under the name 'Donda' instead of his own name?
    How do the producers involved in 'Donda 2' feel about the album's sudden release on streaming platforms?
    What impact might the inclusion of an excerpt from Kim Kardashian's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue have on public perception?

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