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"Vultures"
Single by ¥$ featuring Bump J and Lil Durk
from the album Vultures
ReleasedNovember 22, 2023 (2023-11-22)
Length4:37
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kanye West singles chronology
"Burn Everything"
(2022) 		"Vultures"
(2023)
Ty Dolla Sign singles chronology
"Ave Maria"
(2023) 		"Vultures"
(2023)
Bump J singles chronology
"So in Love"
(2023) 		"Vultures"
(2023)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"Smurk Carter"
(2023) 		"Vultures"
(2023)
File:Vultures Yeezy verse.ogg
30-second sample from Vultures. It shows West's controversial verses in the song, mentioning comments from his anti-semetic statements and the Columbine massacre.

"Vultures" is the debut single by American hip hop duo ¥$ (consisting of American rapper Kanye West and American singer Ty Dolla Sign) featuring American rappers Bump J and Lil Durk. It is the lead single and title track from the duo's upcoming collaborative album Vultures. Following a preview on WPWX Power 92 Chicago six days before its release, it was self-released on November 22, 2023.[1] The song was written by West and Ty Dolla Sign and was produced by the two alongside Ambezza, Gustave Rudman, Ojivolta, Wheezy, Marlonwiththeglasses formerly known as Chordz, and Juice.

Background and release

On October 23, 2023, Ty Dolla Sign announced his collaborative album with West, tentatively titled ¥$ alongside the announcement of listening parties.[2] However, the events eventually did not take place. The song "Vultures" was later announced by DJ Pharris to be previewed on his radio show, Power 92 Chicago.[3] This version of the song featured West alongside Ty Dolla Sign, Bump J, and Lil Durk. The song was released on streaming platforms on November 22, 2023, absent Lil Durk.[4] Following fan backlash at his removal, a version of the song featuring Lil Durk was released on November 23, 2023.[5]

Composition

According to American Songwriter, the song is based off "a relatively gentle, easygoing trap-rap beat".[6]

Controversy

"Vultures" includes a lyric about West's previous antisemitic comments:

How I'm anti-semitic? I just fucked a Jewish bitch

Upon the song's release, the lyric was heavily criticized by media outlets, who viewed the line as antisemitic. Several days later, a video surfaced of West and Chris Brown together at a party in Dubai dancing and laughing together to the song, which also received backlash.[7][8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Vultures"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 27
UK Indie (OCC)[10] 46

References

  1. ^ Peters, Mitchell (November 18, 2023). "Kanye West Asks 'How I'm Antisemetic?' on New Song 'Vultures' Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk & Bump J". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Atkinson, Katie (October 24, 2023). "Ty Dolla $ign Announces 'Multi Stadium Listening Event' for Kanye West Joint Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Earl, William (November 18, 2023). "Kanye West Drops New Song 'Vultures,' First Track Since Antisemitic Meltdowns Ruined His Career". Variety. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Moore, Sam (November 22, 2023). "Lil Durk Seemingly Reacts To Being Cut From Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures' Single". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Cole, Alexander (November 24, 2023). "Kanye West Re-Adds Lil Durk To "Vultures"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  6. ^ Ghalindo, Thomas. "Kanye West Finally Releases "Vultures," His First Song in Over a Year". American Songwriter.
  7. ^ Draughorne, Kenan (November 19, 2023). "A new Kanye West song harks back to his antisemitic tirades". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  8. ^ Elibert, Mark. "Kanye West Raps 'How I'm Anti-Semitic' Lyric on New "Vultures" Track f/ Lil Durk, Ty Dolla Sign, and Bump J". Complex. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
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