Donda 2: Kanye West criticised for performing with Marilyn Manson as he takes fresh swipe at Pete Davidson during album party
Rapper was supposed to release his album ‘Donda 2’ on 22 February
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Kanye West’s forthcoming album Donda 2 has failed to materialise on schedule.
The controversial rapper threw a listening party for the sequel to his 10th album, 2021’s Donda, on Tuesday night (22 February) at the LoanDepot Park in Miami.
He was joined by a number of guests, including rapper Jack Harlow, Pusha T, Alicia Keys and Migos.
Elon Musk was also spotted attending the event.
Accused rapist Marilyn Manson was present for a rendition of “Jail 2” from Donda, which also features embattled rapper DaBaby.
Manson, real name Brian Warner, has been accused of rape, assault, and physical and psychological abuse by multiple women.
Manson has vehemently denied all of the allegations against him.
The playback of West’s new album also reveals that he namedrops his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, on at least two tracks, as well as taking swipes at her new boyfriend, SNL star Pete Davidson.
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Elon Musk attends Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ event
Elon Musk turned up to Kanye’s album party in Miami
Fans fear for sound technician after issues at Kanye’s Donda 2 event
Fans are joking about their fears for the sound technician at Kanye’s Donda 2 listening party in Miami.
The event was plagued by sound issues, which at one point prompted West to hurl his mic to the ground during a rendition of “Jail 2” with accused rapist Marilyn Manson.
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I’m having terrible flashbacks to the last time I liveblogged a Kanye West album not being released.
Elon Musk turns up at Kanye’s Donda 2 listening party
Elon Musk attended Kanye West’s Donda 2 listening party event in Miami.
In multiple videos circulating on social media, the Tesla CEO can be seen chatting to rappers Rick Ross and French Montana at the LoanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday (22 February).
West, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, threw a listening party for the sequel to his 10th album, 2021’s Donda.
Ye has a long-lasting friendship with Musk.
In 2020, the SpaceX CEO encouraged the “Follow God” rapper to run for the US presidency, but did his “best to convince him that [running in] 2024 would be [a] better [option].”
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Kanye claims Kim can only be legally single if she abides by his conditions
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Kanye claims Kim can only be legally single if she abides by his conditions
Kanye West has made the shocking claim that his wife Kim Kardashian needs to abide by conditions in order for her to be legally single.The couple - who have four children together and separated last year - are currently going through divorce proceedings, with Kim, 41, filing earlier this year.The entrepreneur has had her divorce demand opposed by rapper Kanye, 44, who recently made multiple public pleas to “get his family back together”.He has asked for three conditions to be met in order for their divorce to be finalised.Sign up to our free newsletters here.
Right, Donda 2 is not happening is it. Like everyone else, I’ve got stuff to do! So maybe I’ll see you round the next promised release date.
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