Kanye’s album Vultures 2. Which a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, has made waves since its release.

However, it did not debut at the top of the Billboard 200. Hence, it ended Kanye West’s streak of number-one albums.

Despite this, Vultures 2 has proven to be a significant success. This is because it sold 107,000 equivalent units in its first week.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department claimed the number one spot for the 14th non-consecutive week, with 142,000 units sold.

Even though Vultures 2 did not reach the top spot, it exceeded initial projections. Initially expected to earn around 68,000 first-week units…

The album saw a surge in streams and purchases as Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign made continual changes and released various digital deluxe editions featuring bonus songs.

Taylor Swift has officially ended Kanye West's streak of #1 albums on the Billboard 200.

All of his projects credited to 'Kanye West' since 'Late Registration' had debuted at #1. pic.twitter.com/jjvVhZhfx8

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Notably, This strategic release approach helped Kanye’s album Vultures 2 to achieve impressive sales figures. While illustrating Kanye’s continued influence in the music industry.

In comparison to. Vultures 1 debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 148,000 units in its first week. This earlier project, featuring collaborations with…

Playboi Carti and Rich The Kid, also saw the single Carnival top the Hot 100 chart.

Moreover, The song marked Kanye West’s unprecedented achievement of being the first rapper to top the Hot 100 across three different decades and maintain the longest streak of number-one hits among rappers since 2004.

But despite its commercial success, Vultures 2 faces challenges that could impact its availability on streaming platforms.

According to Kanye West, Atlantic Records may remove both Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 from streaming services due to contractual disputes.

Anyway, Ty Dolla $ign’s solo artist contract with Atlantic gives the label certain rights over the projects, even though they were independently released under Kanye’s YZY imprint.

Additionally, Kanye’s manager, John Monopoly, revealed that Atlantic demands 40% of all revenue from both albums. If these demands are not met, Atlantic may issue takedowns.

Due to this, Kanye West has publicly criticized the label, highlighting the difficulties independent artists face in maintaining control over their work.

Despite these challenges, both Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 remain available on major platforms like…

Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL for the time being.

In conclusion, Kanye West’s album Vultures 2 is a testament to his enduring impact on the music industry.

Although it did not debut at number one, its sales figures and reception demonstrate Kanye’s continued ability to engage audiences.

Most importantly, the ongoing disputes with Atlantic Records underscore the complexities artists face in the industry, particularly regarding control and revenue sharing.

Nonetheless. Vultures 2 adds another chapter to Kanye West’s storied career, solidifying his status as a music icon.

As fans and industry watchers await the resolution of these challenges. Kanye West’s influence remains undeniable, marking another milestone in his remarkable journey.