Kanye West releases controversial track with daughter North and Diddy amid trademark battles and legal scandals. Full breakdown inside.
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What is the backstory of the new song by Kanye West?
Kanye West recently released a song called “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” which features Chicago artist Jasmine Williams, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and his 11-year-old daughter North.
The song begins with an open phone conversation in which Diddy expresses gratitude to Kanye for helping his children through difficult times, igniting interest in their relationship.
Kim Kardashian is involved, but why?
According to reports, Kim attempted to stop the song’s release years ago by trademarking North’s name.
Kim claims she filed trademarks for their children’s names to “protect” them in texts with Kanye that were shared and then removed.
If she didn’t back down, Kanye retaliated by threatening legal mayhem.
What role does Diddy play in this?
The song credits Diddy, who is incarcerated on federal sex crime charges, as “Puff Daddy.”
Kanye’s outspoken support for him, demanding his release in February, fuels controversy, particularly in light of Diddy’s dropped charges and impending trial in May.
How have people responded to Kanye’s most recent actions?
When Kanye defended Diddy alongside antisemitic posts, his history of inflammatory remarks reappeared, prompting Shopify and other brands to sever their connections.
In the midst of continuous criticism, his new song’s release—as well as North’s rap debut—has some doubting his judgment.
Will North West become a successful musician?
Her emerging talent is hinted at in North’s verse, “When you see me shining, then you see the light.”
However, because of Kanye’s drama and Kim’s usual pushback, her artistic future is in a precarious balance between public scrutiny and family conflicts.
Quick Facts: Kanye West’s New Song
- includes Yeezy artist Jasmine Williams, Diddy, and North West.
- includes a heated text exchange about North’s trademark between Kim and Kanye.
- Diddy will go on trial in May for federal sex crime charges.
- Kanye lost brand deals after defending Diddy in antisemitic posts.
- “When you see me shining…” is a line from North’s debut rap song.