Kanye West performs in New Jersey in June 2016.Photo:Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Kanye Westdelivered a surprise performance of a new song on Sunday night in Dubai.
The “I Love It” rapper, 46, appeared on stage during Lil Durk’s concert alongsideTy Dolla $ignat Blu Dubai, where he was featured singing his new song “Vultures.”
The night club shared video of West’s performance onInstagram Stories, which showcased the musician rapping offensive lyrics from the track like, “How am I antisemitic? I just f—ed a Jewish bitch.”
“Vultures,” West’s first official release since “Hot Shit” withCardi BandLil Durklast July — initially debuted on Nov. 17 on the Chicago radio station WPWX Power 92 and features Lil Durk and Ty Dolla $ign, perBillboard.
In addition to the antisemitic lyrics, West also appears to reference his former managerScooter Braun. “I just f—ed Scooter’s bitch,” he raps before citing the Columbine High School shooting tragedy.
The Grammy-winning artist, who was worth$6.6 billionas of March 2021, was projected to be worth $400 million in October 2022 according toForbes— money that comes from his several real estate properties, music catalog, cash and a 5% stake in ex-wifeKim Kardashian’s Skims shapewear brand.
Kanye West in Beverly Hills in February 2020.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
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“So you said it knowing it’s racist?” Morgan asked, to which West replied: “Yes. I fought fire with fire.”
Later in the conversation, West offered an apology. “I will say I’m sorry for the people that I hurt,” he said. “I feel like I cause hurt and confusion, and I’m sorry for the families of the people that had nothing to do with the trauma that I had been through and that I use my platform where you say, ‘Hurt people hurt people,’ and I was hurt.”
source: people.com
