Following his performance at Kendrick Lamar’s recent arena show, Ty Dolla $ign is now featured on the cover of Billboard, where his pivotal role in shaping the West Coast sound and his close collaboration with Kanye West are highlighted.
Earlier this year, Ty$ and Kanye dropped their joint album “Vultures 1,” which not only topped the Billboard 200 but also spawned the Hot 100 #1 hit “Carnival.” Despite some eyebrows being raised due to Ty Dolla’s continued collaboration with Kanye amidst controversies surrounding the latter’s antisemitic remarks — which even led to Ozzy Osbourne denying a sample for “Carnival” — Ty Dolla remains steadfast in his support.
In his interview with Billboard, Ty$ defended his decision to work with Kanye, describing him as “the best artist of this generation, besides me.” He expressed indifference to public opinion, emphasizing his personal admiration for Kanye as one of the most exceptional individuals he’s encountered.
Regarding concerns that Kanye’s controversies could affect the album’s success, Ty$ confidently asserted, “Just with my analysis of how it goes with him, he goes all the way to the top. And something may happen and he’ll say something people find offensive — and then people get right back, you know. Because this shit is undeniable.”
In a related development, JPEGMAFIA, known for his underground rap persona, also affirmed his ongoing collaboration and admiration for Kanye on social media. Responding to criticisms about associating with Kanye despite controversies, JPEGMAFIA defended his choice, labeling Kanye a genius and expressing anticipation for judgment based on his music rather than associations.
In addressing concerns about Kanye’s antisemitism, JPEGMAFIA dismissed critics with a blunt suggestion to focus on substantive actions rather than social media discourse.