How Kanye West’s New Album Touches on Divorce and Co-parenting with Kim Kardashian; Explored

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As a dedicated follower of Kanye West’s music and personal life over the years, I can’t help but feel like I’ve been on a wild rollercoaster ride. The man is undoubtedly a musical genius, but his antics off the stage have often left me scratching my head in disbelief.

Over the last several years, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), has faced a flurry of criticisms stemming from his controversial anti-Semitic statements, grabbing unwanted attention. Despite this turmoil, he’s recently released his highly anticipated album, Vultures 2, which touches upon themes like divorce and co-parenting with Kim Kardashian.

A couple of months have passed since the debut of album Vultures 1 in February, and this weekend, the rapper teamed up with Ty Dolla $ign once more to launch Vultures 2. Let’s explore some fan theories about the lyrics that hint at his personal struggles with Kardashian:

In his song “530,” John appears to describe the past year as unusual, possibly hinting at his co-parenting experience with Kardashian. They share four kids – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm – who were born during their six-year marriage.

The song’s lyrics convey, “This past year has been unusual / Meetings over FaceTime instead of in person / Who will be the one to cause heartache? It always seems to be me.” He also raps about seeking blessings given by God and trying to care for his family, suggesting that they need a nanny as well.

In one of his songs titled “Husband,” I passionately express my thoughts about an unidentified individual who seems to have been single for quite some time. Over and over, I emphasize how this person desperately needs a partner, and then I subtly hint at the famous Kardashian residence in Beverly Hills by saying:

He continues to sing, “Got a plan for lust, got a plan for Beverly Hills / You know that’s where they at / You know that’s where they at, Beverly Hills. I don’t really wanna go back to that.” In another song titled Lifestyle featuring Lil Wayne, he repeats some of the aforementioned lyrics.

In 2014, Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Kim Kardashian exchanged vows, but problems in their marriage had been brewing long before they decided to file for divorce in 2021. Their union was placed under immense stress due to West’s erratic behavior in 2016, which worsened when the rapper publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump and made several controversial statements.

2020 saw Kardashian speaking out publicly about Ye’s bipolar disorder, asking for empathy and patience as they navigated the situation together. Speculation about a possible divorce began in early 2021, even though reports suggested Kardashian was trying to salvage the marriage. By February, she had filed for divorce, marking the end of their union. In November 2022, their divorce was officially completed.

After publicly announcing her relationship with Pete Davidson, Kim was subjected to online attacks by Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) for several months. In numerous social media posts, he persistently referred to Kim as his “wife” and, at one instance, refused to grant her legal single status despite her request.

In addition, they sent Davidson numerous severe messages, culminating in a disturbing music video that featured a caricature of the comedian being kidnapped, decapitated, and buried alive.

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2024-08-07 09:39