Fans of Ye Bring back His Penultimate Tribute to the Queen on Her 2nd Death Anniversary, Vowing to “never forget”

Published 09/09/2024, 10:38 PM EDT

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Kanye West, a.k.a Ye, might be the most controversial character to ever sashay into the industry, but his unshakeable relevance sets him truly a class apart. While his over-the-top fanbase could easily kick-start a bureau of investigation, his fearless attitude has made him the champion even in the mainstream scene, showcasing his big-time visionary chops. Hence, as the years roll by, not only does the daily dose of drama attain full circle but also his unapologetic rants. On the late Queen’s second death anniversary, his devoted followers recently dusted off one of his classic bold statements for a bit of nostalgia that once had the world in a shocker.

When Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, the outpouring of grief stretched far beyond the royal circle, touching nearly every corner of Hollywood and the music world. While big-name artists took time to honor the Queen, Ye’s wild card entry became the mainstay on the tabloids. The rhyme artist took to social media, writing, “London, I know how you feel. I lost my queen too.” Fast forward two years and fans are still hopping in droves on that tweet, as if it were 2022 all over again.

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Rant is practically the first and foremost chapter in the Ye Handbook, making him as frequent a visitor to studios as he is to the gossip columns. That tweet had fans on the edge of their seats back in the day, especially with all the drama swirling around Ye and Kardashian’s rocky relationship. In since-deleted Instagram posts featuring two vintage photos of the late Queen, Ye wrote, “Life is precious. Releasing all grudges today,” as he had just had a major epiphany, akin to the emotions felt by the UK people on bidding farewell to the Queen.

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So when the tweet made an epic resurgence to continue the annual tradition, the buzz was back in full swing, with the line stuck in everyone’s heads like one of Ye’s most unforgettable verses.

Ye’s iconic tweet on the late Monarch resurfaces to nudge the storyteller in fans

Ye’s music is the glue that keeps his massive fanbase stuck to him year after year since they practically have a timeless quality. While rappers are usually known for spinning tales in just a few words, Ye has the unique talent of inspiring fans to share their stories—sometimes even in response to his rants. 

People have rallied around his tweet, some calling it their favorite and others using it as a go-to line when their relationships hit a rough patch. Even though the drama between Ye and Kim Kardashian was as headline-worthy as their romance, the split had its share of fireworks. 

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Despite any bad blood that followed, fans found something deeply relatable in Ye’s tweet that resonated with their lives. Now, with his musical comeback rekindling some familial harmony, the tweet’s return and fan buzz show that even when an artist is spotlighted for the wrong reasons, their talent—celebrated or not—can still have the last laugh.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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