Rapper Ty Dolla $ign just announced an upcoming multi-stadium listening event for a potential album collaboration with Kanye West. While the album hasn’t been confirmed, all hints seem to be pointing in the direction of new music from both Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West on November 3. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about the upcoming potential collab album and more details about the listening event.
Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West’s potential collab album
On October 23, Ty Dolla $ign took to his Instagram with a cryptic announcement post for an upcoming listening event. The post stood out in his wiped-clean profile with minimal text that featured the yen “¥” and dollar-sign “$” symbols.
The post read “multi stadium listening event November 3rd”. The yen “¥” symbol possibly refers to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The dollar-sign “$” is obviously referring to the artist Ty Dolla $ign himself. This means that rumors of their long-rumored collab album are essentially true.
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The announcement went viral on social media as fans began speculating on details about the upcoming potential collab album. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign last joined forces on Junya Pt 2 from Kanye’s 2021 album Donda.
Before this, they have worked together on Ty Dolla $ign’s Ego Death and Kanye’s Everything We Need, Real Friends, and Only One. However, the upcoming listening event on November 3 promises a full-fledged album from the duo for the first time.
What we know so far about the upcoming album
Rumors of the potential collab album between Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign first emerged in August. Chicago-based producer Orlando “Fya Man” Wilder conducted an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit where he hinted at the project.
Over time, more details began to emerge from multiple insider sources suggesting that the album would be released in October. The rumored title of the album is Change and Ty Dolla $ign’s contribution is said to be significant.
However, plans for this album’s release have been uncertain. Kanye West’s team initially hinted at a concert in Italy to promote the album. In fact, a stage was reportedly constructed at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia for the release event on October 27.
However, this plan had become very unlikely to proceed and the promotional strategy shifted to a multi stadium listening event on November 3. While the venue for the event is not clear, it could potentially include international locations.
Kanye West’s return to music with Ty Dolla $ign
The album with Ty Dolla $ign would mark Kanye West’s professional comeback following a series of controversies over the past couple of years. It all stemmed from his antisemitic comments which in turn led to brands distancing themselves from the outspoken artist.
Recently, Ye’s personal attorney Bruce Marks confirmed that he would not be running for president in 2024 despite initial hopes surrounding his political campaign. This was evident from an October FEC filing which showed a lack of funds allocated for primary expenses in all 50 states.
Kanye recently filed trademark applications for the use of the name ‘Yews’ for potential business ventures in education, music streaming, television, games, clothing, and more. In Italy, he and his wife Bianca Censori were caught in a compromising position on a boat while vacationing.
Will Ye regain public favor?
While it’s become a common trend for celebrities to become victims of cancel culture, Kanye West’s case seems a little too difficult to save. The artist had a string of controversies that have almost left him irredeemable in the public eye.
However, if his upcoming potential collab album with Ty Dolla $ign manages to be a creative success, Kanye West could find redemption. The ‘Runaway’ singer has always been a controversial personality but his contribution to music has always overshadowed his troubles in the past.
