Kanye West faces criticism for his latest album, “Vultures,” released on TIDAL on February 9th. A particular track, “Carnival,” featuring a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, has ignited controversy due to its explicit lyrics concerning Taylor Swift.
The lyrics in question have been criticized for being sexually explicit and demeaning towards Swift, sparking accusations of sexual harassment and objectification from her fanbase.
Kanye West mentions Taylor Swift in his latest song ‘Carnival’:
She gon’ take it up the a** (Ha), like a ventriloquist (Ha)
I made six Taylor Swift (Ha)
Since I had the Rollie on the wrist (Ha)
I’m the new Jesus, bitch (Ha), I turn water to crist (Ha).
Swift’s supporters have voiced their discontent, labelling West’s actions as a continuous pursuit of relevance at Swift’s expense. The backlash includes calls for legal action against West and expressions of support for Swift, emphasizing a collective disapproval of the derogatory content.
Moreover, “Carnival” references public figures like R Kelly, Bill Cosby, and P Diddy, all associated with sexual assault allegations or convictions, further intensifying the scrutiny of the album’s content.
The contentious relationship between West and Swift has been ongoing since the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where West famously interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech. This animosity was later reignited in 2016 with West’s album “The Life of Pablo,” which featured lyrics in the song “Famous” that directly referenced Swift, continuing their public feud.
