Fans Have a Meltdown as an Iconic Ye Reddit Community Calls It Quit

Published 08/17/2024, 12:33 AM EDT

August has been a month of major events for Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his devoted fanbase, starting with the highly anticipated release of the ‘Vultures 2’ album, followed by the debut of his revamped record. Although there was some initial concern about his health, the following days were filled with electrifying musical moments. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, a key Reddit community dedicated to the Atlanta rapper's updates has called a disbandment, leaving a portion of his fans deeply disappointed.

The Reddit community WestSubEver, dedicated to Ye, announced that they have locked the subreddit and will soon archive it. The moderators shared that the sub never fully regained its momentum after reopening, describing the experience as “dragging a dead body.” Posts made after the reopening will allegedly be removed, except for major news, but the subreddit will remain as an archive to remind fans of what WSE once represented.

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Over the years, fans have built tight-knit communities across various social media platforms dedicated to the ‘Donda’ rapper, transforming them from simple update hubs into second homes. While most artist fandoms tend to be close-knit, saying goodbye to a community that has been around for years feels like losing a part of oneself. For those who have relied on WestSubEver for breaking Ye news, this truly feels like the end of an era. Although it is not like there are no other communities for updates, this particularly farewell is heartbreaking.

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Consequently, fans found themselves wrapped in nostalgia, revisiting the memories they had created over time.

Ye’s fans take a trip down memory lane before the Reddit community’s farewell

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Just as fans were celebrating the release of Ye’s ‘Vultures 2’ and its revamped record, an unexpected farewell took them by surprise. With WestSubEver announcing its official departure from Reddit, many fans could not help but reflect on how the community "had a good run." One user expressed sympathy for the moderators, understanding their view that, “the moment was there but it could never be recaptured”, while also giving a nod to another core community, GoodAssSub, for continuing the legacy.

While many fans were emotional, some took the opportunity to support others by recommending alternative communities for updates. One user expressed gratitude for the unforgettable experiences the community had provided, sharing, “WSE was how I found out they were recruiting people for Donda LP2 in Atlanta” while another paid tribute, “rip wse 🕊️ donda rollout was special”. In the end, all fans could do was reflect and give the community a well-deserved farewell, with many echoing, “Rip WSE. So many fond memories.”

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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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