What slavery comment? Fans quickly forgive Kanye West after his album release
Kanye West has brand-new music, and the internet is here for it. The album Ye is the rapper’s eighth studio effort — his first full-length project since The Life of Pablo was released in 2016.
Keeping true to form, Kanye gets personal in the seven-track effort. He raps about his relationship with Kim Kardashian West, and how she nearly left him after a recent string of controversial comments. He mentioned the ongoing drama between his sister-in-law Khloe Kardashian and her baby’s father, Tristan Thompson. He also went deep into his bipolar diagnosis, all while dropping a few clever cultural references including the #MeToo Movement and Stormy Daniels.
Fans got their first listen during a star-studded live stream event held in Wyoming last night, which was attended by Scott Disick, Chris Rock, Jonah Hill and several music critics. The reactions came pouring in on social media, and people overwhelmingly praised the album.
Many were not expecting this kind of admiration for Kanye’s recent work given his recent social commentary. The rapper received heavy criticism for a slew of controversial opinions, which included outspoken support of President Trump and saying slavery sounds like a “choice” on a live interview segment with TMZ.
But after the album’s release, fans who very recently denounced the artist seemed to forgive him for his missteps, and proudly took to Twitter to announce their love.
Me listening to Kanye West new album after a month of relentlessly torturing his vodoo doll: pic.twitter.com/QkunBjfwse
— Jay Breeze (@DeLaBreezus) June 1, 2018
I dont care what y’all are talking about. Kanye makes great music & I’m going to listen.
— im.jawan (@im_jawan) June 1, 2018
I’ve said it countless times before, and I’ll say it again
Kanye West is a genius#Ye is genius
he’s one of the greatest, if not the absolute greatest, artist of this century
anyone who “cancelled” him is making a huge mistake pic.twitter.com/ovvaKdDXVY
— the NRA sucks (@dravenmarino) June 1, 2018
I repeat. Kanye West is my favorite Musician of ALL TIME. definitely not my favorite person in the world. But musician??? THE BEST OF MY TIME in my eyes!!!
— A Z A N I A (@ReasonHD) June 1, 2018
Yes Kanye West is a Trump supporter. Yes I’m still gon bump to his album. No idgaf if y’all got a problem with that.
— rose boy (@ThaKingALi) June 1, 2018
regardless of what Kanye West has said, his album is a complete masterpiece. his music will always be untouchable. he will forever be a phenomenal rapper & producer in the work of art he gave us. he was trolling with that poopyidiscoop bs yet gave us some real shiiit
— deems (@ScraapyTube) June 1, 2018
On the other hand, some fans stayed true to their Kanye boycott, calling out those who so quickly turned a blind eye to the rapper’s faults.
I dont care if Kanye West has Jesus singin a hook on his album " Ye " I aint buyin nor streamin it, based on the ignorant sh*t that flies outta his mouth on a daily basis! Im NOT here for that strong toothed idiot! #KanyeWest #Kanye #ye #pettyking ☕ #PushaT #drake #pusha pic.twitter.com/vdJZkhKhy5
— Petty King (@_pettyking) June 1, 2018
Y’all are so easily sidetracked & brainwashed… Y’all was just going in on Kanye West and Kim for their ignorance! Now that his album is out, y’all are hyped to buy and listen to his music just to join in on the social media hype.
Supporting “Slavery was an option.”
And “MAGA”— Alicia Daniella. (@keepupwithle) June 1, 2018
For someone to say … “Slavery was an option.” Every black person who so called “CANCELED” Kanye West and didn’t agree with that ignorant statement should not be listening or supporting a damn thing of his! PERIOD!
— Alicia Daniella. (@keepupwithle) June 1, 2018
Kanye West called slavery “a choice,” he’s a full on MAGA hat wearing Trump supporter, he gets no clicks or listens from me.
— Simar (@sahluwal) June 1, 2018
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