Kanye West has given "New Body," his unreleased proposed Nicki Minaj collab song, to Doja Cat and Ice Spice after the Queen of Rap declined to clear her verse for the rapper's upcoming album, Vultures 2.
"Sent 'New Body' to Ice Spice [and] Doja," West wrote in a text message to talent manager YesJulz, presumably insinuating that the two musicians both could try their hand at the verse. "Let's see who sounds best. Hope you had a good time [...]"
"[And] I would like to help run things for you so we are never in a position where we don't have permits again," the "Donda" hitmaker added.
According to Hot New Hip-hop, YesJulz leaked the conversation amid the pair's legal battles and falling out.
Nicki Minaj Rejects Kanye West to Add Collab Song in New Album
It is unclear whether West and Minaj have bad blood between them after the latter declined to clear her verse in "New Body" for it to be included in his joint album with Ty Dolla $ign.
"Hi, it's ye," West texted the "Super Bass" rapper. "May I call you about clearing 'New Body' on the new album?"
According to reports, Minaj later explained why she rejected West's request through an Instagram Live.
"Now, regarding Kanye, that train has left the station, OK?" She said. "No disrespect in any way, I just put out a brand new album. Now why would I put out a song that has been out for three years? Come on guys. You know?"
"New Body" is an unreleased collaboration song originally slated for West's 2018 album, Yandhi.
Neither has explained why the song never made it on the tracklist. However, it is considered a favorite among fans.
Kanye West Sues YesJulz for Breaching NDA
On the other hand, West has an ongoing feud with YesJulz, whom he sued for $8 million for allegedly breaching a non-disclosure agreement.
According to reports, YesJulz was fired from the Yeezy team after violating the NDA and owing West's company a $7.7 million debt.
"We have decided to no longer have YesJulz involved in the [roll] out of Vultures. All the activity on her page and with our fans in the past few days has been unauthorized," West wrote in an Instagram Story post.
More details about her termination were shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Dear Julieanna.
— GoodAssSub (@GoodAssSub) March 12, 2024
Obviously, you are fired. pic.twitter.com/mjwLsqECM8
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