The former Kanye West quickly clapped back at being compared to a teenage “white edgelord,” particularly after sporting a swastika chain during his recent Akademiks interview. This type of criticism has become common regarding Ye’s work in the post-Donda era.
Ye, who recently posted his “WW3” video on X mixing repurposed Roots footage with images of a naked woman being whipped, asked fans to weigh in on potential album titles.
“What’s a better album title?” Ye posted on X before revealing two shocking options: “N**** Coc*k or White Rape.”
After this, an X user (shown below) criticized Ye by comparing his current public image to “a 14-year-old white edgelord kid” – despite the fact he’s “a 50-year-old man with multiple children.” In the same comment, they urged the 24-time Grammy winner, who actually turns 48 this June, to quit being provocative just for shock value alone.
Ye fired back immediately, telling the critic they “have absolutely no say-so over anything I do or say.”
For the record, it’s not clear if Ye is seriously considering either of these controversial album title options. Back in March, he shared an unfinished version of his new solo album, Bully. Unlike Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 from last year (which were joint projects with Ty Dolla Sign), Bully marks Ye’s first true solo release since 2021’s Donda and its never-completed follow-up.
The short “WW3” video isn’t included on the album in its current form, and the album isn’t available on streaming platforms yet. As for the previously announced third Vultures album, it probably won’t be officially released at this point.
