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Is Kanye West Really Retiring from Music?

on July 9, 2024 Entertainment News TenthLetterMedia add comment

Rumors have been swirling about Kanye West, also known as Ye, potentially retiring from music. However, recent developments indicate that this might not be possible, at least not legally.

Contractual Obligations

Kanye West is currently embroiled in a legal battle with EMI Music Publishing, which has a clause in his contract preventing him from retiring. According to the contract, he must remain actively involved in music creation as his primary occupation and cannot take an extended hiatus or retire. This unusual stipulation has led Kanye to seek legal recourse, citing California’s seven-year limit on personal service contracts (Essence).

Artistic Evolution

Despite these legal hurdles, Kanye continues to produce music and is even planning a world tour for 2024-2025, indicating that he remains deeply involved in his musical career. His latest album, “Vultures,” released in early 2024, suggests that he’s still very much in the game, with his signature style evolving yet again (Essence).

Legal Battle

Kanye’s lawsuit against EMI is an attempt to free himself from this binding contract. He argues that he has been under EMI’s control since 2003, well beyond the seven-year limit, hoping to leverage a legal precedent set by actress Olivia de Havilland in the 1940s to gain his freedom (Essence).

Conclusion

While the idea of Kanye West retiring from music might intrigue fans and critics alike, the reality is far more complex. Legally bound by his contract, Kanye’s musical journey appears to be far from over, with new projects and performances continuing to define his prolific career.

For more detailed information, you can read the full article in Essence. Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s “Traumazine”: A Triumph of Resilience and Evolution

on July 9, 2024 Artist Music TenthLetterMedia add comment

Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston-born rap sensation, has once again captivated the music world with her album, "Traumazine." Following a tumultuous period in her personal

Kendrick Lamar- Not Like Us [MUSIC VIDEO]

on July 5, 2024 Artist Music Videos TenthLetterMedia add comment

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Rakim Returns After 15 Years With New & First Of It’s Kind Project

on June 23, 2024 Music Videos News TenthLetterMedia add comment

The God MC Is Back RAKIM, Hip-Hop's most prominent MC has announced that he is releasing a new project next month. The legendary artist known

#SaturdaySpotlight featuring June | @june1oth

on June 22, 2024 Artist Saturday Spotlight TenthLetterMedia add comment

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Kendrick Lamar Pops Out With Friends LIVE In Concert

on June 20, 2024 Artist Entertainment Events TenthLetterMedia add comment

KENDRICK LAMAR was outside last night, and it was one for the ages!

The Compton MC and Drake destroyer performed a one-off concert that took place in Inglewood, CA at the Kia Forum. In celebration of Juneteenth, as well as his first performance post the highly publicized beef between him and the 69 God, he would double down live with a collection of hits stemmed from the feud.

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends show was also streamed live on Amazon Music as well as Twitch. Kendrick didn’t skimp out on the friends part as a plethora of artists joined him on stage. The performance was the greatest show in Hip-Hop this year and had several memorable moments.

THE POP OUT: KEN & FRIENDS

Lamar was donned in apparel similar to what 2 Pac wore for a concert in 1994. He would channel his inner Pac to performs songs like “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA” for the first time live. The energy was high as Kendrick would reunite with TDE mates Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q to perform hits like “Money Trees” & “That Part.”

Then Kendrick would stop being humble. After that he would go right back on business! He then performed ” Like That” which was the track that began the best week in Hip-Hop musically. Once the buzz fell a bit, Kenny surprised everyone by bringing out Dr. Dre to perform his classics. He would then whisper something in Kendrick’s ear that everyone in attendance could hear… “Psst, I See Dead People”

Saving the best for last, Kendrick performed “Not Like Us” which is the final installment of the series of disses between him and Drake. He would then go on to perform the song again, and again and again! The crowd came alive as Kenny performed the song six times total!

Here is a scorecard for those who didn’t get to see it live. Kendrick performed the song once with Dr. Dre, twice by himself, once with the cultivator of the track (DJ Mustard) and two more times with everyone from Big Boi, Black Hippy and many more!!

Kendrick put on for his city and for Hip-Hop yesterday. But don’t take my word for it. Check it out down below if you weren’t able to yesterday. Let us know down in the comments what you think of the performance.