Enroute To Art Basel: Kanye West’s Departure From Dubai Sparks Unprecedented Fan Enthusiasm

Published 12/09/2023, 9:55 PM EST

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2023 has been a year full of journeying through the Middle East, an incontestable courtesy of Kanye West and his comeback in the musical arena. For the best part of it, the swarm of updates that quested his upcoming ‘¥$’ album had begun from the Middle Eastern soil. Following the same, the rapper from Atlanta made his presence in Saudi Arabia a star-studded affair, never missing a beat. But now, it appears that the tale of the Gulf may have finally neared the end.

As December brought the essence of year-ending, Ye’s attendance to the Arab States also drew closure. A video circulating on X, formerly Twitter, by GoodAssSub, cued at his departure from Dubai to his touchdown in Miami for Art Basel. Although his withdrawal from the land might have been expected to disappoint fans, that was not the case. Instead, fans were expressing their unparalleled excitement as it could hint at the works of his album being on the brink of conclusion.

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Whether his musical revamp is stretching its last leg is still under wraps but his presence at the Art Basel has got fans interested and yet caught up in the fever of what it could mean for his upcoming release. While it may or may not be relevant, his attendance at the Art Basel Miami is not news. Previously as well, the ‘Donda’ rapper had been one of the celebrities to ensure his appearance for the event.

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Since most of his torrent updates lately have been jampacked with the album’s disclosure and stepping stones, fans cannot help but wonder if this could bring forth another exciting vouch for the same.

Fans express undue exhilaration at Kanye West’s departure from Dubai

Kanye West’s Middle Eastern sojourn has seen the light of many ecstatic events, including the first live performance of ‘Vultures’ post its release. Hence, when the journey seemed like reaching the final phase, supporters were entwined with the feeling that the album release might be taking a step closer. Nevertheless, even amidst the anticipation, some supporters were struggling with clarity.

Even then, his touchdown at Miami for Art Basel crept into newer possibilities. However, some fans were unaware of the purpose of the event. The others wondered if the upcoming album’s cover could feature a painting from the affair.

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Since not much can be said about the prospect of his visit, fans took shelter in believing that it was something relevant to his music. However, given that his attendance at the occasion is not solitary to this year only, a final say cannot be prompted. The purpose could serve the fan’s imagination as well as not. Hence, to stay updated on additional developments in this matter, one must await the unfolding of the events.

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What do you think West’s presence at the Art Basel could account for? Let us know in the comments below!

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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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