After Multiple Delays, ‘Vultures’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign Hype Reaches Its Highest as Designer Forced to Buy Fan Merch

Published 01/19/2024, 11:52 AM EST

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When Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign announced their collaboration over ‘Vultures’ last year, fans of both artists were over the moon. With 5 Grammy nominations to his name, the ‘Or Nah’ singer could land another win with the upcoming record alongside the 24-time Grammy winner. Meanwhile, in Ye’s case, the album is expected to quench his loyal fans’ thirst after an elongated wait. However, the experience has been marred by several delays as ‘Vultures’ surpassed its launch date with no album in sight. 

Taking the opportunity to profit from this scenario, his fans just dropped products branded in the theme of the record.

Renowned artist buys unofficial ‘Vultures’ merch 

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Earlier today, a fan-run social media account for Kanye West, YEFANATICS, announced that its merchandise carrying the ‘¥$’ mark is selling like hotcakes. Vince Okerman, a YouTube personality famous for his doodles, also bought one. The account admin revealed that the last units” of the unofficial T-shirts carrying the ‘Vultures’ artists’ symbol are “running out, meaning that fans are now resorting to purchasing memorabilia while awaiting the album’s drop. 

The symbol seen on the T-shirts is the same one that Ty Dolla $ign used to first hint at the collaboration between him and Ye back in October of last year. As such, it carries massive significance to fans of both artists who are growing antsy over its release. Meanwhile, they can represent the love for these rappers through this merch for now. 

At the same time, it looks like the wait for ‘Vultures’ may end soon, judging by what Ty Dolla $ign said today.

Vultures by Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign arrives soon

Just a little while back, X (previously Twitter) was flooded with news of something Ty Dolla $ign said today. While gracing the stage at the Balad Beast festival in the Al-Balad region of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the 41-year-old artist proclaimed that he and West were “on the brink” of dropping ‘Vultures’ soon. While fans were disappointed that the duo had failed to meet the deadline which was till now believed to be today, it gave them something to celebrate. 

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The news was met with resounding happiness from attendees at the fest. It certainly reflected the emotions of millions who are eager to finally hear Ye’s latest work. The December rave in Miami did give a glimpse into some of the tracks featured on ‘Vultures’. Yet, the majority of the record is still to be unveiled. Although, one track featuring Lil Durk and Bumpy J has already leaked

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What do you think of the merch being sold by YEFANATICS? Share your thoughts in the comments. 

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Ibadat Kaur

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Ibadat Kaur is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Her love for Narcos & Pedro Pascal is what brought her to the world of entertainment news. She has immense love for historical and investigative documentaries on people and cultural practices.

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