Kanye West has made a bold statement about the music industry, declaring that streaming is a form of piracy. In a recent conversation with the YEFANATICS fan page on Instagram, the renowned rapper shared his frustrations with the devaluation of music on streaming platforms.
According to Kanye, he is considering releasing his next album, Vultures 2, exclusively on his website, Yeezy.com. He emphasized the potential to sell a significant number of albums through his Instagram following, pointing out that even a small percentage of his massive fan base could translate to one million album sales.
When the YEFANATICS fan page conducted a survey to gauge interest in Vultures 2 being sold on Yeezy.com, the majority of respondents voted against it. However, Kanye remained firm in his decision, stating that he believes streaming is akin to pirating music.
Furthermore, Kanye revealed that Vultures 2 will be priced at $20 on Yeezy.com and referenced musician James Blake’s criticism of streaming platforms harming the music industry. Despite delays in releasing the album, Kanye and Ty Dolla Sign recently held a listening event in Los Angeles, showcasing collaborations with artists like Young Thug, Future, Offset, Playboi Carti, Kid Cudi, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, and Don Toliver.
As the debate over the impact of streaming on artists continues, Kanye West’s stance on releasing Vultures 2 exclusively on Yeezy.com raises questions about the future of music distribution in the digital age.
