Is Kanye West Releasing a New Album This October? Fans Believe a Major Hint Was Dropped at the Travis Scott Concert

Published 08/08/2023, 7:53 AM EDT

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What a comeback! A spectacular resurgence unfolds as Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ not only marks his triumphant return but also breaks Kanye West and his spell of musical silence. Amid fervent anticipation for Ye’s performance to grace the airwaves once more, the heart of Circus Maximus in Rome became a haven of pure bliss for an elated audience. In a twist of serendipity, Ye’s exhilarating performance with Scott, rising from the aftermath of the controversy, ignited a collective roar from the crowd.

Amid the spotlight, their joint performance of ‘Praise God’ witnessed a brief stumble as West grappled with the lyrics, swiftly transitioning to the resonant notes of ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing.’ Amidst the echoes proclaiming the inseparable bond between Travis Scott and West, whispers of an impending joint tour permeated the air. Just before departing the stage, it seemed as if an utterance escaped Ye’s lips. “ALBUM COMING SOON MAN, OCTOBER” a tantalizing hint that reverberated through the crowd.

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This ignited speculations of an imminent album release in October. Amidst the resounding crowd and the cacophony of noise, the audio faltered, rendering it barely audible. Should this assumption hold validity, Ye’s extended sojourn in Japan might culminate in an October release.

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Meanwhile, while not yet set in stone, signs point to Ye’s diligent work on an upcoming album, a notion fortified by Rooga’s affirmation during an interview on the No Jumper podcast. The air was charged with fervent anticipation as fans weaved an intricate web of theories and reactions.

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As the audio reached the ears of attentive listeners, a subset of X users affirmed the subtle affirmation, acknowledging that while the exact words remained veiled in uncertainty, there existed a discernible confirmation of Ye’s utterance.

In the midst of all this speculation, some people went a step further by suggesting that the voice could have been the Houston rapper’s, not Ye’s. Others even claimed that although they heard it, the sound did not quite match the familiar voice of the ‘Donda’ rapper.

Because Kanye has made and broken promises about releasing albums before, fans were cautious about believing this. Even if they heard the announcement, they might not trust it because a similar promise was made for ‘Yandhi,’ which was ultimately canceled.

In a display of rationality, certain users invoked a pragmatic perspective, asserting that even if Ye did mention an October release, it would still be considered an early unveiling.

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Even if he mentioned it, we can not be too sure since October is approaching fast, and when it comes to Ye, things are always unpredictable.

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What is your take on this? Do you also think Ye said that, or it was just Scott? Let us know 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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