"Vultures"
Single by ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign) featuring Bump J and Lil Durk
from the album Vultures
ReleasedNovember 22, 2023 (2023-11-22)
Genre
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)

"Vultures" is the debut single by the American hip hop superduo ¥$—composed of rapper Kanye West and 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 of the same name. 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, Ty Dolla Sign, Cyhi the Prynce and Fya Man. It was produced by both West and Ty Dolla Sign as well, alongside Ambezza, Gustave Rudman Rambali, 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. Prior to the release, a snippet surfaced on the internet of Vultures. The song 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
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 83
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 9
UK Indie (OCC)[11] 36
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 38

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. ↑ "Kanye West Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  10. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Kanye West Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Kanye West Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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