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Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign Face Backlash Over Alleged Sample Sneakiness on “Vultures 2”

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign dropped their much-anticipated album, Vultures 2, ahead of the previously announced August 2 release date. The unexpected early drop didn’t go without a hitch, as the album has already stirred up mixed reactions from fans.

While some are thrilled to finally hear new material from the duo, others are less than impressed with the initial mix. The Yeezy website has promised “UPDATED SONGS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN REAL TIME,” but that may not be enough to quell the discontent. The drama doesn’t end there, though.

LA artist Swsh has raised eyebrows after revealing on social media that their track, “530,” was sampled without their permission. Swsh shared a clip expressing surprise at the praise for clearing the sample, noting, “When people keep thanking you for clearing the sample for Kanye but you literally found out this morning lol.” Despite the situation, Swsh remains relatively unbothered, captioning their post with, “Much love tho.” Fans are now calling for financial compensation rather than removal of the track.

This isn’t Kanye’s first brush with sampling controversy; he previously faced legal action from Donna Summer’s estate for unauthorized use of her song on “Good (Don’t Die)” from Vultures 1. A settlement was reportedly reached in June. How do you feel about Swsh’s call-out of Kanye and Ty Dolla Sign? And what’s your take on Vultures 2? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for the latest updates.

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Amanda Fagan unveils lost love and regret on latest release “Forever Yearn”

Amanda Fagan‘s latest release, “Forever Yearn,” is a tragic love story of pride, lost opportunity, and the harrowing knowledge that some mistakes can never be undone. A young couple at heart, wild and almost in love, but whose pride prevents the relationship from flowering. Their story doesn’t end with seeing what went wrong. It hurts more because you don’t see it for years.

“It’s a song about breaking cycles, but the characters are caught in the consequences of their choices. They learn from their mistakes, but knowledge cannot change the past. What remains is the longing for each other, which gives the song its emotional weight and its title, “Forever Yearn.”

Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, the song feels like a love story that never gets old. Fagan’s premise blends regret and longing, showing how pride can linger long after an alternative decision could have changed everything. So “Forever Yearn” is less about lost love than about two people wondering what might have been.

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iLLLACAT brings sharp bars and catchy production with latest release “Like Dat”

iLLLACAT drops “Like Dat,” a Hip-Hop cut with punchy production, percussion, and synths that give the record movement. Bookie comes on the track and sets the tone immediately with the hard lines, “Get out of my face with the gas, we’re on the chase for the cash, if you’re moving fake I’ll pass, I’ll pack it, and I’ll put it in a bag.” The delivery is right there in the money, the movement, and staying away from anything fake.

The production leaves plenty of space to land those words. Percussion powers the track with synths adding another layer to the beat, a backdrop for the straight-up vocal approach. “Like Dat” maintains tight energy and, instead of overcomplicating its message, lets the verses do the work in terms of personality.

The line, “Steady making money while smoking a pain killer” provides another memorable moment and an insight into the attitude that runs throughout the record. iLLLACAT brings us “Like Dat”, a pure hip-hop joint with Bookie on the track. A catchy production that stays sharp, an assertive voice, memorable lines, and enough rhythmic punch to keep the record moving.

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