Kanye West, the American rapper, has accused booking venues of turning him down after his past controversies. West is set to release his new album, ‘Vultures,’ with Ty Dolla $ign. The album has been long-awaited and will be released in three volumes on February 9, March 8, and April 5 respectively. Speaking ahead of its release, West has publicly called out venues he thinks are avoiding him due to past controversies.
On Instagram Stories, the artist lamented the struggle of finding a venue and referenced a recent sold-out ‘Vultures’ event at the United Center. He added that when he reached out to other venues, they say that they have no availability for him. Since the posts, West has received several offers to perform live via text messages. Additionally, he shared screenshots of the potential venues he may be visiting to promote the album, including arena dates in Toronto, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other locations throughout the summer.
West’s announcement of a potential live performance comes weeks after he apologised to the Jewish community for his anti-Semitic comments. In December 2022, several social media posts led to the suspension of his Instagram and Twitter accounts. West was also dropped by his lawyer, talent agency, and record label, while some fashion brands, including Balenciaga and Adidas, ended their partnerships with him.
West’s upcoming album, ‘Vultures,’ has been highly anticipated by fans, with previews of various tracks already having been played at a listening party in Miami, Florida, last December. The rapper has also been promoting the album through a trailer directed by Jon Rafman. The trailer features eerie clips of fire, destruction, cult-like figures, and ominous animals and includes a reworked version of West’s previously released title track
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