Kanye West 'Vultures' New Release Date Revealed After Nicki Minaj 'New Body' Refusal

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's new album "Vulture" release date was supposed to be last Dec. 15, 2023. Despite huge anticipation, the album didn't come out.

Days before the announced "Vultures" release date, Kanye West asked Nicki Minaj on Twitter/X for clearance for "New Body," a song that he and Minaj had made years ago but was scrapped and leaked several times.

Nicki Minaj Didn't Clear 'New Body' Release For Kanye West 'Vulture'

On Twitter, Kanye West posted a screenshot of his message to Nicki Minaj, saying "Hi, it's Ye. May I call you about clearing 'New Body' on the new album?"

The screenshot that West uploaded remained unresponded. Hours later, Nicki Minaj hopped on Instagram Live and answered a question asking about Kanye's clearance.

"Child, that train has left the station, OK? No disrespect in any way," she clarified. "I just put out a brand new album. Now why would I put out a song that has been out for three years? Come on, guys. You know?"

Obviously, Kanye West didn't like the response. In a The Shade Room obtained video, Kanye blasts Nicki Minaj.

"I made that girl rewrite her verse three times for 'Monster,'" he exclaimed. "I supported her career, so I don't [know] what it is, but we gon' get this record, or we just ain't gon' put sh*t out!"

Notoriously, Kanye West scrapped the song when it was initially recorded. Minaj sought the song to be released, but the former denied her. However, the song made its way online as it was leaked by several insiders.

Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign 'Vultures' New Release Date

After Nicki Minaj declined the clearance for "New Body," the album seemed to hit a standstill.

Aside from "New Body," Kanye's "Everybody" sampled Backstreet Boys 1999 hit "Backstreet Back" was also reportedly not cleared.

As of this writing, Kanye West has not issued any statements about whether the said tracks will be released on "Vultures."

1. "Everybody" Feat. Charlie Wilson, Lil Baby

2. "Back To Me" Feat. Freddie Gibbs, Offset, Quavo

3. "Fuk Sumn" Feat. Playboi Carti, Quavo

4. "Time Moving Slow"

5. "Beg Forgiveness" Feat. Charlie Brown

6. "So Good"

7. "Paid" Feat. Future

8. "Timbo Freestyle"

9. "Slide"

10. "New Body" Feat. Nicki Minaj

11. "Promotion"

12. "Vultures" Feat. Bump J, Lil Durk

13. "Lifestyle"

14. "Drunk" Feat. Bad Bunny, Kodak Black

15. "Worship"

16. "River" Feat. Young Thug

17. "Gun To My Head"

18. "Unlock"

According to Billboard per West's spokesperson, Kanye West's "Vultures" will be released on Dec. 31, 2023.

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Kanye West, Nicki Minaj