KANYE West's new album tribute to his mom debuted on an Apple Music stream on Thursday night in Atlanta as his fans raved for his collaboration with Jay-Z.
The rapper's listening stream was held at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium yesterday.
His album is named after his late mother, Donda West, who passed away at age 58.
Kanye's fans were shocked when Kim Kardashian made an appearance at the release party and ecstatic to hear the unveiled Jay-Z track with the rapper saying: "This might be the return of the throne."
Kanye originally planned to drop his album Donda, named for his late mother, last July, but it was never released. However, he confirmed the album will now be released on July 24.
Read our Kanye West live blog below for the very latest updates…
- Danielle Cinone
WHEN DID KANYE ORIGINALLY PLAN TO DROP HIS ALBUM DONDA?
Kanye originally planned to drop his album Donda, named for his late mother, last July, but it was never released. However, he confirmed the album will now be released on July 24.
Shortly after, he shared his new music video for the song No Child Left Behind that featured track star Sha’Carri Richardson.
The running star starred in a Beats by Dre commercial for the song during the NBA finals Tuesday night.
In Kanye’s video, Sha’Carri, 21, worked up a sweat as Kanye sang: “He’s done miracles on me.”
- Danielle Cinone
KANYE WAS EMOTIONAL AT ALBUM LAUNCH
Kanye West sobbed that he was “losing his family” while performing his emotional new track, Love Unconditionally.
The rapper – who is in the midst of a divorce from Kim Kardashian – covered his face and fell to his knees while playing the song at the launch event for his new album, Donda.
- Danielle Cinone
WHAT HAPPENED DAYS BEFORE KANYE’S ORIGINAL ALBUM RELEASE DATE?
Days before his original release date on July 24, 2020, his rival Taylor Swift announced her surprise album, Folklore.
Following the announcement of Taylor’s indie-pop album – which went on to shatter numerous records and won Album Of The Year at the Grammys – Kanye pushed back the release of DONDA.
- Danielle Cinone
WHAT HAPPENED DAYS BEFORE KANYE’S ORIGINAL ALBUM RELEASE DATE?
Days before his original release date on July 24, 2020, his rival Taylor Swift announced her surprise album, Folklore.
Following the announcement of Taylor’s indie-pop album – which went on to shatter numerous records and won Album Of The Year at the Grammys – Kanye pushed back the release of DONDA.
- Danielle Cinone
KIM KARDASHIAN'S SURPRISE APPEARANCE
Kanye's fans were surprised when Kim Kardashian made an appearance at the release party as she continues to support her ex following their divorce.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was joined by all four of the former couple’s children for the star-studded event to celebrate his highly-anticipated 10th studio album.
A video shot from a fan at the event showed Kim, 40, rocking a skintight head-to-toe red body suit.
She wore matching bedazzled stilettos and dark futuristic sunglasses to complete the sexy ensemble.
- Danielle Cinone
KANYE SLAMMED BY FANS FOR SNACK PRICES
Kanye West was blasted by fans for charging $50 for chicken fingers and $65 for a snack basket during the Donda listening party.
The rapper, 44, previewed his new album in Atlanta last night but some fans were left gobsmacked by the pricey refreshments on offer.
Kanye's fan were baffled by the "overpriced" snacks which were on sale during the event.
One bewildered Twitter user shared a snap of the food board with the costs, writing: "Come on Kanye West."
- Danielle Cinone
KIM K ATTENDED KANYE’S RELEASE PARTY
Kim Kardashian attended Kanye West’s DONDA release party on Thursday as she continues to support her ex following their divorce.
The KUWTK star was joined by all four of the former couple’s children for the star-studded event at Atlanta‘s Mercedes-Benz Stadium to celebrate his highly-anticipated 10th studio album.
A video shot from a fan at the event showed Kim, 40, rocking a skintight head-to-toe red bodysuit.
She wore matching bedazzled stilettos and dark futuristic sunglasses to complete the sexy ensemble.
- Danielle Cinone
MINUTES BEFORE LIVESTREAM START TIME “MIRACLES” CLIP PLAYED ON REPEAT
In Kanye’s video, Sha’Carri, 21, worked up a sweat as Kanye sang: “He’s done miracles on me.”
Text then appeared onscreen that read: “Live Your Truth.
“DONDA Listening Event. Livestream on Apple Music. Thursday at 8PM ET.”
The video concluded by promoting Beats by Dre.
- Danielle Cinone
SEE KIM K AT THE LISTENING EVENT
Kim Kardashian attends Kanye West’s Donda album release with their four kids
- Danielle Cinone
KANYE WAS EMOTIONAL AT ALBUM LAUNCH
Kanye West sobbed that he was “losing his family” while performing his emotional new track, Love Unconditionally.
The rapper – who is in the midst of a divorce from Kim Kardashian – covered his face and fell to his knees while playing the song at the launch event for his new album, Donda.
- Danielle Cinone
WHEN DID KANYE ORIGINALLY PLAN TO DROP HIS ALBUM DONDA?
Kanye originally planned to drop his album Donda, named for his late mother, last July, but it was never released. However, he confirmed the album will now be released on July 24.
Shortly after, he shared his new music video for the song No Child Left Behind that featured track star Sha’Carri Richardson.
The running star starred in a Beats by Dre commercial for the song during the NBA finals Tuesday night.
In Kanye’s video, Sha’Carri, 21, worked up a sweat as Kanye sang: “He’s done miracles on me.”
- Danielle Cinone
WHAT ARE KANYE’S NEW LYRICS ABOUT?
In the song – Welcome to my Life – Kanye likens his and Kim’s marital home in Calabasas, LA, to jail, rapping: “Tell the assassins I escaped from Calabasas.”
A source at a listening party in Las Vegas, said: “It’s a very deep, sad song about Kanye, with him reflecting on his marriage with Kim.
“He talks about the kids and mentions her taking everything. After he played this song he paused for like, two minutes, and cried. It was really somber.”
- Danielle Cinone
KANYE RELEASED NEW ALBUM IN PACKED STADIUM
Kanye West releases his new album Donda in front of a packed stadium
- Katie Balevic
JAY-Z'S TIDAL TWEETS AT KANYE AFTER DONDA RELEASE DELAYED
As fans of Kanye anxiously wait for his new album to drop, Jay-Z's TIDAL Twitter tweeted at the rapper.
The album was set for release today, Friday, July 23, 2021.
- Katie Balevic
HOW CAN YOU STREAM KANYE WEST'S NEW ALBUM DONDA?
Kanye's album is yet to be released, although the rapper has hosted a listening even in Atlanta, Georgia, this Thursday, July 22.
The event took place at 8pm, local time, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and was even attended by Kim Kardashian, despite Ye's divorce with the aspiring lawyer.
The reality TV star wasn't the only member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan to make an appearance as her sister Khloe also attended the event.
Kanye's Donda will be made available on various streaming platforms.
This includes Spotify, Apple Music and Jay Z's TIDAL, as the two frenemies have rekindled their friendship after it had turned cold.
- Katie Balevic
KANYE WORE ALL RED
Kanye wore all-red as well, matching his ex, Kim Kardashian.
The pair’s four kids – North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2, – were also at the album release.
Credit: BackGrid - Katie Balevic
KIM K ATTENDED KANYE'S RELEASE PARTY
Kim Kardashian attended Kanye West’s DONDA release party on Thursday as she continues to support her ex following their divorce.
The KUWTK star was joined by all four of the former couple’s children for the star-studded event at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to celebrate his highly-anticipated 10th studio album.
A video shot from a fan at the event showed Kim, 40, rocking a skintight head-to-toe red bodysuit.
She wore matching bedazzled stilettos and dark futuristic sunglasses to complete the sexy ensemble.
Credit: Twitter - Katie Balevic
WHEN DID KANYE ORIGINALLY PLAN TO DROP HIS ALBUM DONDA?
Kanye originally planned to drop his album Donda, named for his late mother, last July, but it was never released. However, he confirmed the album will now be released on July 24.
Shortly after, he shared his new music video for the song No Child Left Behind that featured track star Sha’Carri Richardson.
The running star starred in a Beats by Dre commercial for the song during the NBA finals Tuesday night.
In Kanye’s video, Sha’Carri, 21, worked up a sweat as Kanye sang: “He’s done miracles on me.”
- Katie Balevic
VIDEO SHOWS KANYE WORKING ON DONDA
A video posted on Twitter appeared to show Kanye dancing to his album with several others.
- Katie Balevic
KANYE'S NEW ALBUM NOT LIVE YET
Kanye's new album, Donda, is supposed to be live on July 23.
Fans on social media are eagerly awaiting the album's release.
- Katie Balevic
KIM ATTENDED ALBUM RELEASE WITH SISTER KHLOE
Credit: BackGrid
- Katie Balevic
KIM AT KANYE'S ALBUM RELEASE IN ATLANTA
Kim Kardashian attends Kanye West’s Donda album release with their four kids
- Katie Balevic
JAY-Z VERSE ON KANYE'S NEW ALBUM
Rapper Jay-Z made an appearance on Donda.
- Katie Balevic
'BACK IN RED'
Kanye West wears red to his listening party in Atlanta.
- Katie Balevic
MOMENT KANYE WALKED INTO STADIUM
The crowd in the Atlanta stadium cheered when Kanye entered.
Source: Read Full Article