Kanye West Is Retiring From Professional Music, Claims Rapper Rich The Kid
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Rapper Rich The Kid shared a text message exchange with Kanye
Rapper-producer Rich the Kid has said that Kanye West is retiring from music, though it's unclear what exactly that entails or if the decision is final. According to a since-deleted screenshot of a text exchange posted by Rich the Kid from West: "I am retiring from professional music." The reason behind the decision, the musician hinted, is that he's "not sure what else to do" as far as music goes, reports People.com. However, Rich the Kid replied: "Retire? Why? How? The ppl NEED you the music you and Ty and we have made was the BIGGEST STAMP in culture to this date in 2024. Drop Ye about mine & V@ and we do it all over again the kids need you big.... maybe some time to chill but retiring ain't it."
Shortly after he posted the screenshotted-texts, Rich the Kid announced on X that he's dropping new music with West featured on his forthcoming album, Life's a Gamble. "WE DROPPING FRIDAY 7/19," he wrote, confirming the project's release date.
According to the album's tracklist, there's an upcoming collaboration with West titled Plain Jane, also the already-released single 'Gimme a Second 2' featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Peso Pluma.
