Since Ye (formerly Kanye West) took control of his career with a dramatic resurgence after a lengthy creative hiatus, all eyes have been on the rapper's success, though not without controversy. Despite the rocky release of the first volume on streaming platforms, the excitement surrounding the second has not waned, and anticipation for the third volume continues to build. As the frenzy intensifies around his 'Vultures 2' listening parties worldwide, the first volume is right on the way to surpass over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify, prompting fans to question the earlier criticism it received.

A recent post by Ye Streams on X shed light on the success story of ‘Vultures 1,’ emphasizing Ye's strategic long game with this “independent release.” The fan page highlighted the album's initial struggles, including negative press and issues with digital streaming platforms, while noting that it is just days away from reaching 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. Currently, 9 out of the 15 tracks have each surpassed 50 million streams, with the album itself garnering over 2 million streams per day.

The Atlanta rapper is currently enjoying the success of ‘Vultures 2,’ but the impact of the first volume was undeniably greater, mainly because it marked Ye's return to the music scene. Though his comeback was not without its usual controversies, the record-breaking streams tell a different story. As a result, fans have focused on this aspect to underscore the pressing question of the moment while also highlighting the rapper's triumphant comeback against all odds.

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Many fans believe the negative press stemmed from a split audience—half of the app’s users simply disliked Ye, while the other half genuinely disliked it.

As fans observed ‘Vultures 1’ taking its well-deserved victory lap, many began to reconsider the reasons behind the initial criticism. While obstacles were certainly present, some believed the track ‘Carnival’ played a significant role in propelling the album to success. However, the fan page suggested that the record could have achieved the same success without it. Nonetheless, a hit of that magnitude naturally piques fans' curiosity.

Many fans believe that while ‘Vultures 1’ deserves the streams it has been receiving for being a standout album, it does not quite reach the level of Ye’s other works.

Some believe that the negative press actually fueled the artist's drive, as adversity often brings greater determination. Even those who were not diehard fans of the album could not deny the number of hits it produced. With listeners from all perspectives rallying behind Ye, it is clear that he aimed for a rise akin to a vulture's and is now living it out.

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What do you think of Ye's fans trying to reason with the hate 'Vultures 1' received as it reaches 1.5 billion streams on Spotify? Let us know in the comments below!