Kanye West texts Nicki Minaj to clear “New Body”.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign were supposed to drop their new joint album Vultures tonight, but as expected it got pushed back and removed from streaming platforms after a pre-save link was available this week.
The album also has the Nicki Minaj collab “New Body”, which was leaked online a few years ago. However, the Queen of Barbz is yet to clear the song, as Kanye West shared a screenshot of a text he sent her for the collab. “Hi it’s ye, May I Call you about clearing new body on the album,” wrote Ye in the text.
KANYE WEST HAS NOT CLEARED “NEW BODY” WITH NICKI MINAJ
“May I Call you about clearing new body on the album” pic.twitter.com/U9QshtPC87
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Following the post online, Minaj declined Ye’s request through her IG live. “That train has left the station. No disrespect in any way. I just put out a new album, why would I put out a song that has been out for 3 years?”
Nicki Minaj speaks on not clearing “New Body”:
“Now regarding Kanye, that train has left the station. No disrespect in any way, I just put out a brand new album. Why would I put out a song that’s been out for 3 years? Come on guys.” pic.twitter.com/EuQrjxX6rR
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The song has been on internet for years, as it was originally intended for Kanye West’s 2019 scrapped album “Yandhi”. Earlier this week, the rapper played the song at his live listening session at Miami’s Wynwood Marketplace, where he also played other songs of the new album.
