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Kanye West’s Donda 2 Sparks Controversy Over Unpaid Producers

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By Web Desk Published May 2, 2025 3 Min Read
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Kanye West, a music icon often overshadowed by his controversial social media presence, has returned to the spotlight with his latest album, Donda 2. Despite his polarising remarks, West’s dedicated fans celebrated the album’s arrival on streaming platforms on April 29, 2025. However, a dispute over unpaid producers threatens to derail this musical comeback.

Donda 2, released under West’s stage name “Donda,” initially debuted with four tracks on the Stem Player. Subsequent updates expanded the tracklist, and the streaming version features a revised lineup. Fans were thrilled to access the long-awaited album, but its future on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music is uncertain due to legal issues.

Kanye West AKA Ye finally released his long-lost "Donda 2" album as promised, but fans better grab the tracks while supplies last … a couple producers want the album snatched down over nonpayment!!!

Read more: https://t.co/NbtbU6GGhv pic.twitter.com/GKGlloM1al

— TMZ (@TMZ) May 1, 2025

Kanye West Producer Payment Dispute

Shortly after the release, West’s former manager, Free Maiden, warned that Donda 2 could be removed from streaming services. The reason? Eight tracks—“We Did It,” “530,” “Lord Lift,” “City of God,” “Broken Road,” “Get Lost,” “Too Easy,” and “First Time”—were allegedly included without authorisation. Maiden represents producers Jahmal “Boogz Da Beast” Gwin and Brian “AllDay” Miller, who claim West owes them millions for their work over the past three years.

Kanye Claims $3 Million Dispute With Producers Could Lead to 'Donda 2' Streaming Removal

Full details here: https://t.co/RWTHsQ5UVQ pic.twitter.com/CjDwAPM7Ml

— Complex (@Complex) April 30, 2025

West disputes the claims, asserting the producers demanded $3 million for beats he taught them to create. The album’s tracklist has already changed as the conflict unfolds, and more updates are expected.

Read: Kanye West Faces Allegations of Unpaid Music Use on Donda 2

The Donda 2 controversy illuminates critical music industry issues, including fair compensation for producers and the complexities of digital releases. For fans, the potential loss of the album is a blow, while for West, it risks further tarnishing his reputation.

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