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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LeBron James teams up with Tyler, the Creator in ‘STOP PLAYING WITH ME' and the internet can't handle it
(Image Source - Getty Images) Tyler, the Creator has just unveiled his ninth studio album, DON'T TAP THE GLASS, a colorful and dance-worthy project that follows closely on the heels of his 2024 release, CHROMAKOPIA. The lead visual for the album, 'STOP PLAYING WITH ME,' crashed onto the internet like a wave, featuring none other than NBA superstar LeBron James , his business partner Maverick Carter, and the hip-hop duo Clipse in exciting cameos. The internet exploded, with fans going crazy over the unexpected star-studded lineup and Tyler's bold, carefree spirit. LeBron James makes a bold cameo in Louis Vuitton during Tyler the Creator 's new video The video titled "STOP PLAYING WITH ME" is a simple but lively visual, showcasing Tyler dancing alone in an empty room that has a "No Glass Tapping" sign. It's surrounded by huge bass speakers and newspapers swirling around in a wind tunnel. Tyler, dressed in an all-red ensemble, gold grills, a vintage jersey, and oversized glasses, brings a fun, slightly silly energy as he dances to a catchy, electronic-inspired beat that reminds you of Kanye West's Yeezus. The lyrics of the track mention his famous collaborators — 'F40, this the brand-new coupe/ Stuff it with b—s, it's what the f—k I do/ Caught the plane with Mav, Bron there too,' he raps, cueing the entrance of Maverick Carter and LeBron James. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo by Taboola by Taboola LeBron James makes a short but memorable appearance. Dressed in Louis Vuitton gear with Carter and Clipse's Pusha T and Malice, the NBA star shines on screen, radiating charm. His role connects perfectly with the song's lyrics, anchoring the video's story in a genuine moment of friendship. LeBron, no stranger to the entertainment world, leaned into the moment, posting on X: 'STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!! 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤' alongside a link to the video, amplifying its reach to his millions of followers. Fans explode on X after spotting LeBron James in the new Tyler the Creator music video The internet went wild when the video was released. X was buzzing with posts that celebrated the surprise collaboration. People on X were commenting,'I very much hope no one is playing with you King, because we know what happens when you poke the bear. I very much don't wanna see it happen just for the mercy of the other person but I know it can get ugly, thank you for sparing the people because I know there's another side to you that you are hiding from us and if you show us we will all be trembling at your feet'. While another user commented, 'The way he busts through Malise and Push is hilarious 😆' Also Read: 'It was an honor' — Nikola Jokic's farewell to Milos Teodosic might be his most personal yet LeBron James' appearance in "STOP PLAYING WITH ME" goes beyond just a celebrity cameo; it showcases Tyler, the Creator's talent for connecting icons from various industries. The video along with DON'T TAP THE GLASS acts as a rallying call to embrace happiness and movement in a world fixated on perfection and criticism. FAQs Is LeBron James actually in the music video? Yes, LeBron James is shown in a surprise cameo alongside Tyler, the Creator. Did Maverick Carter also appear in the video? Yes, Maverick Carter appears beside LeBron James in the video. Was the cameo planned or a surprise? The cameos were a complete surprise to fans and media alike. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rapper Kanye West renames himself from Ye to Ye Ye: Report
Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, appears to have updated his name once again. According to recent California business filings accessed by Page Six, the rapper's chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, submitted new documents listing him as 'Ye Ye.' Several of Ye's ventures, including Yeezy Apparel and Yeezy Record Label, LLC, now officially reflect this new listed as 'Ye West,' the artist has not made any public comment about the most recent change. However, this move is consistent with his ongoing effort to distance himself from his birth 2018, West publicly declared, 'I am YE,' coinciding with the release of his album 'Ye'. In 2021, he legally dropped 'Kanye Omari West' and adopted 'Ye' for personal reasons. Kanye West announced changing his name to 'Ye'. (Photo Credit: X/Ye) On June 1, Ye hinted at this shift on X, writing, 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye. Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is (sic)."His chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, emphasised the significance of the change earlier this year, saying, 'Ye is one of the most recognisable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes... The change was made fully, legally, and permanently.'advertisementKnown for his genre-defining music and larger-than-life persona, Ye has won 24 Grammy Awards and remains a pioneering force in hip-hop. From 'The College Dropout' to 'Yeezus', his sound has continuously music, he has made headlines for his fashion empire and personal life. He was previously married to Kim Kardashian, with whom he shares four children, and is currently married to Bianca Watch
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
First Ye, Now Ye Ye: Rapper Kanye West Changes His Name Again
Last Updated: The man behind Graduation and Yeezy is switching it up again, this time with a double dose of Ye. Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, appears to have updated his name once more. According to new California business filings obtained by the New York Post -affiliated Page Six, Ye's chief financial officer (CFO) Hussain Lalani recently submitted documents listing the rapper as 'Ye Ye." Earlier filings had listed his name as 'Ye West," but several of Ye's ventures, including Yeezy Apparel, Yeezy Record Label, LLC, and Getting Out Our Dreams Inc., now list 'Ye Ye" as the name under 'manager or member." Ye has not yet made a public statement about the change. On June 1, the rapper indicated another shift in how he presents himself online. Posting on X, he said: 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye. Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is". Ye has long emphasized the importance of shedding his birth name. In 2018, he posted: 'the being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE". That same year, he titled his album Ye, recorded at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In 2021, he filed to legally change his name for 'personal reasons," and a judge approved the request two months later. The name change has since become part of how Ye wants to be recognized publicly and professionally. In March 2024, Milo Yiannopoulos, his chief of staff, issued a letter urging the media and music industry to use the name Ye. 'Ye is one of the most recognizable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes. He didn't take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of 'Kanye West,' lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye," Yiannopoulos said. Kanye West is one of the biggest names in global hip-hop and rap. From the soul-inspired sound of The College Dropout to the polished anthems of Graduation and the experimental edge of Yeezus, he has constantly reinvented his music. With 24 Grammy Awards, Ye Ye remains one of the most creative and influential figures in the world of rap. Location : California, USA First Published: June 10, 2025, 23:37 IST
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Trippie Redd addresses Coi Leray feud and slams Kanye West's rage music claim
Trippie Redd took to social media on Monday to clear up rumors surrounding his ex-girlfriend Coi Leray and to respond to Kanye West's recent comments about rage music. The rapper addressed speculation that he had skipped Coi Leray's baby shower, clarifying that he had been blocked by Coi and her family from attending. Trippie stated that all communications regarding the event were redirected to her attorney, adding that he has already distanced himself from the relationship earlier this year. And b4 the actual baby shower happens just letting yall know she doesn't want me or my family there she said hit the lawyer 😂 — Trippie Redd (@trippieredd) April 28, 2025 However, the "Love Scars" artist was more vocal about Kanye West's claims that he invented rage music with his 2013 track "Blood on the Leaves" from the Yeezus album. Trippie disagreed, asserting that the genre's foundation lies with artists like himself, XXXTENTACION, Playboi Carti, and Lil Uzi Vert. He suggested that Kanye's ego may have prevented potential collaborations between them in the past. Trippie Redd snapped back at Ye when he said on Livestream that he 'invented the rage sound' — GoodAssSub (@GoodAssSubX) April 28, 2025 Meanwhile, Trippie appears to have moved on personally, recently posting a photo of his new girlfriend on Instagram amid the ongoing drama. While tensions with Coi Leray continue and disputes over music innovation unfold, Trippie remains focused on his career and personal life, showing no signs of slowing down
Atlantic
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Atlantic
Music's Most Uncancellable Man
A few weeks before he started selling swastika T-shirts on the internet, I considered letting Ye back into my life. It was inauguration weekend, and I'd been sitting in a restaurant where the bartender was blasting a playlist of songs by the rapper once known as Kanye West. The music sounded, frankly, awesome. Most of the songs were from when I considered myself a fan of his, long before he rebranded as the world's most famous Hitler admirer. I hadn't heard this much Ye music played in public in years; privately, I'd mostly avoided it. But as I nodded along, I thought it might be time to redownload Yeezus. The bartender probably wasn't making a political statement, but the soundtrack felt all too apt for the dawn of the great uncancelling—the sweeping return of various disgraced figures and discouraged behaviors to the public realm. Donald Trump, a convicted felon, was back in the White House and naming accused abusers, quacks, and even Mel Gibson to positions of honor. Trend forecasters were proclaiming that Trump's reelection represented a cultural shake-up in addition to a governmental one, replacing the stiff moralism of wokeness with cowboy rowdiness and chic nihilism. Phrases such as ' the boom boom aesthetic ' and ' dark mode ' were being coined to describe the phenomenon of young people suddenly dressing like Patrick Bateman and availing themselves of the term retard. Given this climate, I thought maybe I could loosen up and try that whole 'separating the art from the artist' thing again. I'd not been boycotting Ye's music per se, but for the past few years, the disgust caused by his conduct had ruined the pleasure of stomping around to 'Can't Tell Me Nothing.' Now I could sense something shifting. The second Trump administration's flurry of disorienting news was already becoming soul-deadening. The bad actors who were reemerging seemed only energized by outrage. Exhaustion was supplanting my sense of ick. A few weeks later, on Super Bowl Sunday, the ick came roaring back. That day, a commercial aired directing viewers to Ye's online store, which he then updated to sell only one item: a white shirt with the black, swirling symbol of the Third Reich. When I pulled up the website to see for myself, I felt a few kinds of bad feelings. There was horror at the Nazism. There was embarrassment at the fact that I'd recently wanted to listen to this guy's voice again. And there was the sinking, instinctual understanding of what Ye was doing: testing how numb America has gotten. The shirt stunt was part of a sudden flurry of activity suggesting a Ye comeback campaign. He crashed the Grammys; he's prepping an album; he's hyping a cryptocurrency. All the while, he's doubled down on Hitler talk—and asserted his kinship with the second Trump wave. 'Elon stole my Nazi swag,' he joked in one X post, referring to the tech mogul's alleged Sieg heil; 'whit[e] guys have all the fun,' he wrote when Steve Bannon seemed to make a similar gesture. He's been filming podcast videos with an influencer, Justin LaBoy, whom he calls 'the culture's Joe Rogan.' He has described his habit of parading around his wife, Bianca Censori, nearly nude as if she were a pet, in redpilled terms. 'I have dominion over my wife,' he posted. 'This ain't no woke as[s] feminist shit.' Maybe Ye is saying what he truly believes. Maybe mental health is at play (he used to describe himself as bipolar; recently, he's said the accurate diagnosis is autism). Definitely, he's trolling for publicity. In any case, he clearly believes this moment is ripe for him to capitalize on. And perhaps he's right. Conservatives who are proclaiming a golden age for America like to talk about the fall of ' the regime,' a handy term to refer to any power center steered by liberals, including in the entertainment world. The idea is that we'd been living in a centrally planned culture of racially inclusive sitcoms and feminist pop stars, whose Millennial-pink kumbaya vibe was backed up by vicious online campaigns to shun the insufficiently woke. Now the entertainment regime is under assault through such means as Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center and the Federal Communications Commission's saber-rattling against broadcast networks. In the MAGA view, these efforts aren't dictatorial—they're liberatory. This logic is credulous logic, conspiracy logic, that tends to downplay a crucial driver of culture: audiences' desires. Certainly, the idea that 2010s entertainment was smothered by progressive politeness is overstated at best. The decade's defining TV show was the brutal, T&A-filled Game of Thrones. Hip-hop was driven by young rappers whose music and personal lives defined the word problematic (Tekashi 6ix 9ine, XXXtentacion, Lil Uzi Vert). And, of course, Trump's 2016 election delighted a whole new cultural scene: edgelords posting frog memes. The internet was undercutting old gatekeepers, turning culture—more than ever—into an unruly, competitive arena. If there was a regime, it was already weakening, not strengthening. Read: Kanye West finally says what he means Ye has long understood the crowd-pleasing potential of chaos over conformity. Though he once scanned as a liberal protest rapper—remember when he called out George W. Bush on live TV after Hurricane Katrina?—his misogynistic streak hardly made him a consensus figure. In 2016, he got into a spat with Taylor Swift by calling her a 'bitch' in a song; the resulting brouhaha damaged her reputation more than it did his. Even after he started praising Trump in 2018 and called slavery a 'choice,' he still drew major collaborators and successfully orchestrated hype for new albums. It was only in 2022 that he pushed far enough to experience something like full-on cancellation, by going full-on anti-Semite. He posted that he wanted to go 'death con 3' on Jews. He told Alex Jones, 'I like Hitler.' He posted a swastika on X. Consequences piled up: Adidas exited their billion-dollar partnership with Ye; Def Jam, his label, severed ties; Elon Musk, of all people, banned him from X. Yet even then, his career continued: He released an unconvincing apology to the Jews, put out an album full of big-name rap collaborations, and landed a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. In that song, 'Carnival,' he compared himself to vilified men such as R. Kelly and Diddy. 'This number #1 is for … the people who won't be manipulated by the system,' Ye wrote on Instagram at the time. 'The system'—that term is pretty close to what people mean by 'the regime.' Ye wasn't wrong to suggest that important organizations had tried to marginalize him. But if someone booted out of the system can still hit No. 1, what does the system really count for? Maybe this: Even in a culture as fractured as ours has become, people intrinsically sense the existence of a 'mainstream,' shaped by widely shared beliefs, norms, and urges. Powerful institutions stay powerful by catering to that consensus. After years of Americans becoming more socially progressive—after a decade in which gay marriage was legalized and Black Lives Matter gained broad-based popularity —it made some sense that, say, diversely cast Marvel movies would be the mainstream and the erratic Hitler-loving rapper would be subcultural. Perhaps that's not going to be true for much longer. 'You are the media,' Elon Musk told his followers on X after Trump's reelection, speaking to a platform that, under his watch, has become overrun by white supremacists. Seemingly every other day, a pundit proclaims that Trump is spurring a ' cultural revolution.' The president may have been returned to office thanks in part to widespread dissatisfaction with grocery prices, but he was also helped by young people, typically our great trend-drivers, becoming more hostile to social-justice causes. And now here comes Ye, doing that thing you do when you think the masses will buy what you have to sell: film a Super Bowl commercial. Vestiges of 'the system' have, thus far, rebuked Ye's swastika shirt. Two days after the Super Bowl ad aired, the e-commerce platform Shopify pulled the plug on Ye's online store, citing a violation of its terms of service in a terse statement. Ye's talent agency dropped him, and according to his own post on X, a few employees on his Yeezy design team quit. 'Maybe one day they will understand why I had to do what I did, and one day they will forgive my method,' Ye wrote on X. As for that why: In his X posts after the shop was taken down, Ye said he started thinking about selling the T-shirts after seeing the swastika—an ancient symbol used peacefully in Buddhism, Hinduism, and other religions—on clothing in Japan. In his telling, the point is to shock people and show them how free they are to embrace things that society has coded as taboo. That's also the rationale spread by his defenders. Myron Gaines of the Fresh and Fit podcast, a prominent manosphere outlet, posted that Ye's 'genius' Super Bowl stunt probably got 'millions' of fans to buy the shirt—'not because we're Nazis,' but because Ye was flouting 'years of censorship.' To reiterate: The rapper openly admires Hitler and demonizes Jews. He posted that he made the swastika shirts to show 'that I am not under Jewish control anymore.' Gaines wrote that Ye has 'revenge to seek for 2 years ago when the jews launched a campaign to cancel him.' So these non-Nazis … just happen to use Nazi imagery while spreading the idea that the Jews are a shadowy cabal that needs to be brought to heel. In late February, Ye posted that he's no longer a Nazi; a few days ago, he wrote, 'Antisemitism is the only path to freedom.' The absurdity of these antics is so obvious that to expend effort condemning them can feel pointless. I sympathize with the rapper Open Mike Eagle, who posted a video calling Ye's latest phase a 'predictable meltdown nobody has time for.' He noted that Ye's shock tactics were largely getting drowned out by the drama caused by the Trump administration, and by broader shifts in the attention economy. 'Things have changed,' Open Mike Eagle said, addressing Ye. 'All the counterculture jive that you used to say, that shit is all mainstream now. There's just Nazis all over Twitter.' Ye may well see an opportunity in the fact that what once seemed insane now can seem inane. The institutions that helped us make sense of what's normal and what's fringe, what's upstanding and what's contemptible, what's true and what's false, are weaker than ever. But cultural change never really did happen through the dictates of regimes—it happens through ideas and attitudes moving contagiously, person to person. We absorb how others behave, what they react to and what they don't react to. Certain people will buy into Ye's posture of rebelliousness, and maybe even buy his shirt, and maybe even wear it on the street. The rest of us should try clinging to our disgust.
