“Irreparable damage”- Ye Fandom Ponders Over the TikTok Listeners of the Rapper in a Hilarious Fashion
Kanye West, now known as Ye, the enfant terrible of hip-hop, has managed to cement his reputation as the industry's most polarizing figure. Love him or loathe him, Ye's creative genius cannot be denied, but his propensity for controversy has become a running joke.' Always embroiled in disputes and scandals, the rapper rarely makes headlines for anything remotely positive. However, taking his lead, his devoted fanbase, now multiplied, has adopted his combative stance.
And just when you thought things could not get more interesting, Ye teased 'Bully,' as his latest project, which seems to have gotten into his fans' heads. A TikTok fan community sparked controversy by crowning 'Donda' and 'Vultures' as the rapper's best albums. However, Reddit users vehemently disagreed, arguing that while both albums mark Ye's successful return to the industry, they do not surpass his magnum opuses.
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Although the Reddit users clarified, that they hold no disdain for 'Donda' and 'Vultures', they seemingly refused to label them Ye's best. Some acknowledged Donda would have been a top contender in 2021, but at 2024, the landscape has shifted. With new releases and evolving tastes, Reddit commentators argue there are superior options. While there is no doubt none of Ye's albums are worth a disdain, perspective and time have tempered the TikTok assessment, claimed Redditors.
The contrast in the opinions between the two parties ran so deep that it almost seemed like the Redditors were ‘bullying’ the TikTok community.
TikTok and Reddit Ye fans do not agree upon his best work so far
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Reddit users blasted the TikTok community's rankings, with one labeling the opinion "preposterous," calling out the "irreparable damage" they have done to the community. Others deemed the assessment “invalid” in 2024's musical landscape. While 'Donda' was overwhelmingly dismissed, 'Vultures' was called "a hot take" but not Album of the Year. Redditors argued it lacks depth to topple Ye's iconic works. Another called out the tiktokers, asking them to "listen to more music" to accurately state Ye's works like a true fan.
While the debate went on, all it showed was Ye's perfection at its best that leaves not only fans reeling from his iconic concerts, like that of Vultures' in China but has also left some still obsessed with his past hit. Moreover, to his all fan’s delight, Ye revealed his upcoming album, 'Bully', during the 'Vultures 2' listening event at Haikou, China's Wuyuan River Stadium on September 28. The surprise announcement has sparked anticipation among fans and industry insiders, eagerly awaiting the rapper's next move.
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What do you think about the debate between the Redditor Ye stan group and TikTok fans of the artist? Let us know in the comments below.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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