Is Kanye West’s Latest Instagram Message a Cryptic Hint at ‘New Body’ Clearance?

Published 03/20/2024, 10:30 PM EDT

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Kanye West's track ‘New Body’, initially featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj, appears to be heading towards the arena of legendary unreleased projects, much like Dr. Dre's ‘Detox’, and the collaborative mixtape between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Despite Ye's intention to update the song with an Ice Spice verse, her team's refusal to clear the track has stalled its release. This setback follows Ye's previous frustrations with a viral video towards Minaj.

Expressing his disappointment, Ye took to Instagram with a cryptic message probably hinting at the clearance issues surrounding ‘New Body’. 

Kanye West leaves fans guessing with cryptic clue

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Kanye West, with his eyes set on the stars, aimed to spice up his music with Ice Spice's charm after a Nicki Minaj collaboration fizzled out. Despite fans' buzz about the potential pairing, it seemed that the song's journey to release hit a snag yet again. Voicing his exasperation on Instagram, Ye dropped a cryptic message, hinting at the frustrations of repeated attempts, stating, "If you have to ask someone for something more than thrice then you're asking the wrong person".  

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This certainly left his followers intrigued by the enigmatic revelation. In a quest for the perfect fit, Ye tossed the track to both Ice Spice and Doja Cat, stirring anticipation among fans for their potential contributions. ‘New Body,’ born in 2019, leaked onto the internet, stirring a clamor from Ye’s eager fanbase for its official unveiling. Yet, as negotiations hit a stalemate, the fate of the track remained up in the air, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats, longing for the song's release. 

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Ye evidently struggles to handle rejection gracefully, as demonstrated by once viral video expressing frustration with the clearance issues surrounding Nicki Minaj's involvement in the song. 

Ye's frustration over Nicki Minaj's song clearance

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Ye’s joint venture with Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Vultures’, encountered a major snag courtesy of Nicki Minaj's refusal to greenlight her verse for the track ‘New Body’. Ye’s frustration was palpable in a leaked video where he questioned Minaj's hesitation despite their past collaborations, like the iconic ‘Monster’. Originally slated for his shelved 2019 album, ‘Yandhi’, the leaked popularity of ‘New Body’ only fueled fans' desire for its official release.

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In a twist of events, Minaj, during a live Instagram session with her fans, declined to clear her verse, citing her recent album release and reluctance to endorse a track that had been circulating online for years. This decision added another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the resolution of the tangled web surrounding ‘New Body’ and its potential inclusion in the ‘Vultures’ album.

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What do you think Ye’s message hints towards? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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