In a surprising turn of events, Lil Durk has publicly addressed his absence from Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's collaborative single, "Vultures." Originally previewed on Chicago radio with Durk's contribution, the song was released on streaming platforms without his verse. The finalized version retained guest appearances from Bump J and is expected to be part of West and Ty Dolla's upcoming album.
Lil Durk took to his Instagram Story to share a cryptic message, stating, "Be lucky I’m humble. Look at it as your blessing." While the response hinted at Durk's awareness of the situation, no specific reasons for the exclusion have been provided by any of the involved artists.
This isn't the first collaboration between Lil Durk and Kanye West. Their previous venture, "Jonah," featured on West's Donda album in 2021. In May, Durk revealed that West had contributed vocals and production to multiple songs on his latest LP, Almost Healed. However, these contributions were ultimately left out of the final release.
Durk had previously praised West's involvement, stating, "He, like, tweaked with the beat. He put some vocals behind some beats. He played with a couple [of] records… He did some genius s**t." Despite the positive collaboration, it seems their creative synergy didn't extend to "Vultures."
The controversy surrounding "Vultures" intensified last week due to its provocative lyrics. West addressed accusations of anti-Semitism, rapping, "How I’m antisemitic? I just f**ked a Jewish b**ch." The track also targeted West's former manager, Scooter Braun, with lines referencing a threesome and potential pregnancy.
As fans speculate on the reasons behind Lil Durk's exclusion, the dynamics of collaborative efforts in the music industry continue to be a subject of intrigue and discussion.
