After an 18-month hiatus, Ye (formerly Kanye West) made his long-awaited return to the music scene, leaving fans unprepared for a whirlwind of three mini-eras. With delays dragging on and industry challenges causing setbacks, his albums ‘Vultures 1 & 2’ finally dropped, much to fans’ delight. Just as excitement built around the final release, which was set to close one chapter and open another for Ye, Tyler, the Creator unexpectedly disrupted the momentum, becoming a critical turning point in Ye’s new journey.
Tyler, the Creator and Ye share a long history, with mutual respect fueling numerous collaborations over the past decade. However, Tyler wasn’t about to ignore growing fan concerns. Following a bold Instagram purge, where he left just one mysterious post from the ‘Vultures’ series, signaling the dawn of Ye’s solo era, the rapper released footage of his performance of ‘On Sight’ in Korea. During the show, Tyler took the spotlight with the memorable line, “Just say the words!!!,” adding more fuel to the evolving narrative.
“N***a u was right there just say the words!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍”
Having previously hyped the Atlanta native and drawn inspiration from his musical style, the sudden shift in dynamics took many by surprise. This unexpected turn stirred up major fan reactions, with many pointing out that during the ‘Vultures’ era, Ye appeared to rely heavily on backing tracks. While Tyler, the Creator, tried to ease the tension by sprinkling a few heart emojis—showing he was only looking out for Ye, as always—fans couldn’t help but feel like this was another round of musical whack-a-mole between the two artists.
Did Tyler, the Creator Take a Jab at Ye with “Stuntman”?
As Ye gears up to launch the next Yeezy season, Tyler, the Creator has stepped into the role of fans’ advocate, stirring memories of a similar situation. In 2023, Tyler faced backlash for allegedly taking a shot at Ye with his track ‘Stuntman.’ During a heated interview with Rap Radar, Tyler shut down the rumors, criticizing the public’s “terrible comprehension skills” and clarifying, “I would never diss—like, no, I love that n—ga.”
Tyler, the Creator clarified that his song “Stuntman” was not directed at Ye but was instead a commentary on the world at large. Despite the drama and speculation, Tyler’s explanations and reassurances underscore the genuine respect between the two artists. Any perceived call-outs are likely just a reflection of their authentic care for each other.
