US EditionThe Confusing Circumstances Of Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ Climbing Streaming Charts, Explained
- In April 2025, Kanye West released a reworked version of his 2022 album Donda 2 on streaming platforms via a livestream in the United States involving popular streamers Sneako and N3on.
- West originally made Donda 2 a Stem Player exclusive and announced the streaming rollout after months of controversies and hints at collaborating with streamers like Nick Fuentes and Sneako.
- The livestream and streaming release attracted mixed reactions, with fans comparing it unfavorably to the high-production 2022 Donda 2 launch concert and highlighting differences like renamed tracks and unfinished content.
- West announced on X that producer DeAndre "Free" Maiden and others requested the album’s removal due to unpaid royalties, alleging they were owed money for their contributions. West also claimed that Maiden sought $3 million for the beats he had helped others create and revealed plans to have the album legally taken down.
- The album's controversial release amid West's escalating public antisemitic rhetoric suggests ongoing challenges for his music distribution and reputation in the industry.
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Kanye West Drops ‘Donda 2’ On Streaming
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Kanye West has officially released “Donda 2” to major streaming platforms, bringing an end to its two-year exclusivity on the Stem Player. Originally teased in early 2022 as a follow-up to his 2021 album “Donda”, the project was executive produced by Future and initially made available only through the $200 device, limiting its reach to a niche audience. Now presented under the artist name “Donda,” the streaming versi…
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