Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lance Gross, Tyler Perry, BET

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 29, 2024

Tyler Perry’s ‘House of Payne’ And ‘Assisted Living’ Return, Casts Share Behind-The-Scenes Growth

Tyler Perry is receiving praise from Keshia Knight Pulliam and Lance Gross for the opportunities he provides.

Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Assisted Living continue to dominate BET with new seasons and stories that resonate with families.

Season 5 of Tyler Perry’s sitcom Assisted Living returns to the Pleasant Days Assisted Living Facility, bringing more heartfelt moments, genuine connections, and hilarity as the residents tackle challenges like parenting, dating, and mental and physical health. Courtney Nichole, who plays Leah, dug into season 5 of Assisted Living and how the show represents her real-life experience as a Chicago native who relocated her family to Atlanta.

“When we moved in with Grandpa Vinnie we brought our two kids who are teenagers and teenagers moving them from Chicago to a small town or right outside of Atlanta and they weren’t really with it,” Nichole explained to BLACK ENTERPRISE.

But despite the “challenges” her character had with getting her kids adjusted to the new way of life, season 5 sees the teens grow, “especially our son,” she said.

“Our son is coming into his manhood, all the men out there. I think they know,” Nichole says of Philip’s growth into his teenage years.

As a parent, it’s a “bittersweet” moment watching your children grow up and become more independent from their parents, she explained.

“I think we all love to see that. It’s kind of a bittersweet thing. You’re looking at them knowing that you’ve done a great job and watching them grow up and go through these life challenges that you yourself went through,” Nichole said.

“But then now, to help them navigate that, how do you, how much do you stay in their business and how much do you get out of it?”

Meanwhile, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne is in its eleventh season, and the Payne family faces more of life’s ups and downs, handling unexpected situations with grace and laughter, all while learning valuable life lessons. It’s centered around retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his loving wife, Ella, navigating life’s challenges with their quirky, modern-day family.

Keshia Knight Pulliam and Lance Gross star as fan-favorites Calvin and Miranda Payne but have also taken on leadership roles behind the camera as director and writer. Knight Pulliam, who has over 40 years of sitcom experience given her start on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, shared how the show’s writer, director, and executive producer Tyler Perry has helped both of their careers by allowing them to lead on and off-screen.

“Not only do you get to see Lance and I in front of the camera in our tangle that we’ve been doing for forever as Calvin and Miranda,” Knight Pulliam shared. “But, you know, Lance is an amazing writer who’s written episodes on the show in previous seasons. I direct episodes of House of Payne.”

“So when we talk about Tyler Perry and how it [Perry’s leadership] reverberates, not only is it, you know, the opportunity to be in front of the camera but also, we both have enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the production side of the show as well.”

Press play below for the full interview and check out Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Assisted Living on BET in your local listings.

by Daniel Johnson

September 29, 2024

Justice Department: Police In Small Mississippi City Engaged In Systemic Discrimination Against Blacks

A Department of Justice investigation determined that the Lexington Police Department engaged in a pattern of discrimination against Black people.

In a small city in one of Mississippi’s poorest counties, a Department of Justice investigation determined that the Lexington Police Department engaged in a pattern of discrimination against Black people and used excessive force to retaliate against its critics, in a report the Justice Department issued which details the department’s abuses.

According to The Associated Press, the Justice Department’s investigation uncovered a department that violated the rights of its citizens with impunity. Compounding these findings, the overwhelming majority of Lexington’s citizens are Black, making up approximately 76% of the population.

Officers used arrests and fines for low-level offenses to generate money for the department and left people in jail if they could not pay those fines. In addition, police officers sexually harassed women and threatened people if they challenged law enforcement.

According to United States Attorney General Merrick Garland, “Today’s findings show that the Lexington Police Department abandoned its sacred position of trust in the community by routinely violating the constitutional rights of those it was sworn to protect.”

Investigators traced the genesis of the racial disparities perpetuated by the department to a former chief, Sam Dobbins, a white man who was fired after his use of racial slurs and talking about how many people he killed on duty. It was under Dobbins, according to the Justice Department, when the arrests for low-level offenses began to dramatically increase.

According to the Justice Department, Lexington averaged over 10 times the per capita arrest rate for the entire state of Mississippi and a majority of those who were arrested were Black people.

According to Assistant Attorney General Kirsten Clarke, the City of Lexington ran a scheme which penalized Lexington’s citizens for being poor. “In America, being poor is not a crime. But in Lexington, their practices punish people for poverty.” Clarke said.

According to Clarke, Lexington’s residents owe the police department a total of $1.7 million in fines and its city court authorized the arrest of approximately 650 people, almost half the city, because of unpaid fines. Jill Collen Jefferson, the president of JULIAN, a civil rights organization that filed a federal lawsuit against the Lexington Police Department in 2022, was arrested by the department in 2023.

Although Jefferson’s organization had documented the abuses of the department for years, the State of Mississippi failed to take any action. In a statement, Jefferson indicated her gratitude to Clarke and the Justice Department.

“I feel an intense amount of gratitude for Kristen Clarke,” Jefferson said. “We had to go to highest levels of the Department of Justice to get justice for this community. And I’m grateful that they listened. It shows that it doesn’t matter how tiny your town is, that your life matters. Finally, the day has come where the truth has come out.”

According to Todd Gee, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, departments in small towns should pay attention to the Justice Department’s pursuit of small-town injustice and change their patterns and practices accordingly.

“Gone are the days when rural isolation and remoteness could conceal the injustice of unconstitutional policing. Make changes now if your agency is policing in these same unlawful ways,” Gee said.

Christopher Johnson, dei, deaf, associate dean, University Of Cincinnati

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 29, 2024

University Of Cincinnati Hires First Black, Deaf Assistant Dean

Christopher Johnson serves as assistant dean of inclusive excellence at UC’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies.

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is making strides in representation. The school recently hired its first Black and deaf assistant dean.

Christopher Johnson is leading the charge at Cincinnati to have more inclusive leadership. Since his appointment as an academic advisor, he has lofty plans for the school’s student body. Johnson serves as Assistant Dean of inclusive excellence at UC’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS).

“People need to see that UC is employing deaf and neurodivergent leaders in prominent positions,” shared Johnson in an interview with UC News.

He will work within the campus to launch the college’s inclusive excellence strategic plan. While UC already made history in 1906 for the first-ever co-op employer program, it hopes to expand its paid opportunities for students even further. Johnson wants to ensure those of differing backgrounds and disabilities can take part in this mission.

Through his leadership, Johnson aims to bring disability awareness and justice to the main stage. He encourages these students, including able-bodied individuals, to overcome obstacles, leading to a more equitable workforce and academic field.

“Being culturally and linguistically deprived growing up in the South was a life-changing experience for me and my family,” expressed Johnson. “Being the first deaf person in my family to receive multiple degrees has pushed me to go above and beyond to raise the standard of academic excellence and sense of belonging, not only for deaf and hard-of-hearing students but also for [American Sign Language] students who passionately bridge gaps between mainstream and deaf communities.”

The assistant dean added, “The resilience and persistent advocacy for my rights and access to education were the stepping stones that paved the way for my opportunity to break the cycle of Black deaf individuals being entrapped in the school-to-prison pipeline. To be Black and deaf in higher education is not interchangeable; it is addressing two separate experiences simultaneously.”

For people aged 25 to 64, only around .4% of Black deaf people have completed a doctoral degree, medical degree, or juror doctor degree combined. Moreover, a 2016 Disabilities Report by the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that 33% of Black state prisoners identified as having disabilities, while 5.6% specified hearing problems.

In light of these issues, Johnson hopes this program increases the number of opportunities for deaf people of color.

“Disability justice and inclusive excellence frameworks are essential to dismantling exclusionary practices in each of our decision-making processes,” he concluded. “My hope is that this article inspires able-bodied individuals to break the barriers that have silenced the deaf community for centuries and to ensure that their voices are heard and valued in decision-making, creating an inclusive and equitable university environment for all.”

SNL, Kamala Harris, Maya Rudolph,Saturday Night Live

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 29, 2024

Maya Rudolph Returns As Kamala Harris On ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 50 Debut

Rudolph returned to SNL in the fan-favorite role for its season debut.

Maya Rudolph has returned to her role as Madame Vice President. The comedic actress took on the role as Kamala Harris in Saturday Night Live‘s season 50 opening episode.

Rudolph took on the fan-favorite role during the show’s cold open on Sept. 28. The episode, hosted by Hacks actress Jean Smart with musical guest Jelly Roll, featured Rudolph making her satirical return to politics. In the skit, the actress channeled the Democratic presidential nominee’s signature phrases and quirks while speaking at a rally.

Paying tribute to Harris’ entrance walk, Rudolph entered the scene with a cover of Beyoncé’s “Freedom” playing. The actress started the skit off with a bang, making a nod to Harris’ viral “coconut tree” phrase.

“Well, well, well. Look who fell out of that coconut tree,” she began the monologue.

She continued, “Well, your fun aunt has returned. The fund has been rebooted… I am so happy to be campaigning in whatever swing state I’m in, which I will just refer to as Wisconsin-Pennsylv-Georgia because I am going to protect your Va-Georgia.”

Rudolph poked fun at critiques about Harris’ “vague” policies while referencing some major hits in the pop music department.

“You see, my campaign is like the Sabrina Carpenter song ‘Espresso,’” expressed Rudolph as the Vice president. “The lyrics are vague but the vibe slaps.”

Before introducing actors playing Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, and the Second Gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, Rudolph used the Presidential nominee’s popular slogan.

“Now this election is about moving forward,” she added. “You see, Donald Trump is stuck in the past. But it’s like I say to my husband Doug when he leaves his phone at the Chili’s, ‘We are not going back!’”

Rudolph played Harris in previous seasons of SNL, starting in 2019. She later won an Emmy in 2020 for her first performance as host, making her return welcomed by long-time viewers. While initially unclear if she would come back, CNN confirmed she would reprise the role throughout the 2024 election season.

As SNL begins its 50th season, fans can expect to see more of Rudolph taking on the iconic role.

burial grounds, enslaved people, Staten Island, New York City,landmarked, Black gravesites

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 29, 2024

New York City Black Burial Ground Honoring Frederick Douglass Gets Landmarked

Its new landmark status will ensure the burial ground receives receives protections and resources for future generations.

A Black burial ground in Staten Island, New York, named in honor of Frederick Douglass, has received landmark status.

The New York City Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) made the designation after a proposal released earlier this year. According to New York Amsterdam News, it decided to change its status given its history. It is one of the last cemeteries built by and for Black New Yorkers.

Its new landmark status will ensure the burial ground receives protection and resources for future generations. New York City Councilmember Kamillah Hanks declared the area a “celebration of African American heritage.”

“This recognition is long overdue and will solidify Frederick Douglass Memorial Park’s place in our city’s history,” said Hanks in a statement. “Landmark status will provide the necessary support and resources to maintain and enhance the park, allowing it to continue serving as a place of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of African American heritage. By (having it achieve) landmark status, we ensure that future generations recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to our city’s rich history.”

Established as a memorial park in 1933, the grounds span 18 acres within Staten Island. Founded by Harlem funeral director Rodney Dade, it stood as a final resting place free of discrimination. The cemetery came to fruition two years later and remains active.

“Frederick Douglass Memorial Park represents the enduring strength and resilience of New York’s Black community, who created a place of beauty in the face of injustice and overcame racism and discrimination to ensure their loved ones had a dignified resting place,” said LPC Chair Sarah Carroll. “The landmark designation of this important site reflects LPC’s ongoing commitment to recognizing, protecting, and celebrating places of Black cultural and historical significance and ensures that Frederick Douglass Memorial Park will be preserved for future generations.”

Moreover, the cemetery holds an estimated 60,000 interments. These include famed jazz singer Mamie Smith and professional baseball player King Solomon “Sol” White. Granting Black people across the decades with “dignified burials” also provided an alternative to the unmarked mass graves often used.

A monument to Douglass, installed in 1961, remains on display within the memorial park. The cemetery also hosts a digital archive of those laid to rest there. Its Access, Collaboration, and Equity in Genealogy Initiative (ACEGen) spearheads the program, as supported by the New York Community Trust.

While residents and supporters celebrate the new landmark status, the burial ground organizers continue to work to record the histories of these Black ancestors.

by Daniel Johnson

September 29, 2024

Harris-Walz Campaign Kicks Off HBCU Homecoming Tour

The tour kicked off at Winston Salem State University.

To continue their voter outreach to young Black voters, the Harris-Walz campaign kicked off its HBCU homecoming tour on Sept. 28 at Winston Salem State University.

According to Ebony, the tour continues Vice President Harris’s pledge during her campaign to earn the vote of Black people, in particular, by focusing on them as a voting bloc.

The Harris-Walz Campaign National Black Engagement Director, Christale Spain, told the outlet that the campaign is not operating out of the sense that Black voters owe them a vote.

“Vice President Harris has been very clear: She is not taking a single voter for granted, Black voters are not in our back pocket, and we must put in the work to earn their vote. That is exactly what we are doing by launching an HBCU homecoming tour across battleground states,” Spain said.

Spain continued, “As President, Kamala Harris will chart a new way forward that includes creating an opportunity economy that provides real economic tools for our community, not to mention her leadership as Vice President has resulted in millions forgiven in student loan debt directly working to close the racial wealth gap and millions of new jobs created for Black workers. Vice President Harris is the only candidate in this election who has delivered real progress for Black America — and she’s just getting started.”

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the campaign sponsored or hosted a tailgate at Winston Salem State University as the campus dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which tore through parts of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In addition to Winston Salem State, the tour is currently scheduled to include stops at Lincoln University and Virginia State University on Oct. 12, Harris’s alma mater of Howard University, North Carolina A&T University, and Clark Atlanta University on Oct. 19, and Morehouse College and Spelman College on Oct. 26 with the flexibility to add other stops to the tour if necessary.

The tour continues outreach and other efforts Harris has made in her official capacity as Vice President and U.S. Senator. In 2023, Harris established a “Fight For Our Freedoms College Tour,” which, according to a White House briefing statement, focused on “the fight for reproductive freedom, common sense gun safety laws, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and teaching America’s full history.”

On that tour, Harris included stops at Hampton University, North Carolina A&T, and the AUC (Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown College.)

In a press release, Harris made it clear that young Black voters are central to youth voter outreach efforts of the Biden-Harris administration. “This generation is critical to the urgent issues that are at stake right now for our future,” the Vice President said. “It is young leaders throughout America who know what the solutions look like and are organizing in their communities to make them a reality. My message to students is clear: We are counting on you, we need you, you are everything.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 29, 2024

LeBron James Connects With Hennessy For Limited Edition Cognac

The Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James puts a twist to the Hennessy Margarita cocktail.

Hennessy has announced that the world’s leading cognac has collaborated with future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James to present Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James.

The special edition of Hennessy will be available on Sept. 30. This partnership connects the two brands for the first time.

“As an admirer of Hennessy and its iconic brand, I’ve always appreciated its commitment to basketball and how it celebrates the sport’s influence on and off the court,” says James in a written statement. “I was fortunate enough to visit the Maison in Cognac a while back, and seeing the care and craftsmanship that go into creating each bottle was pretty incredible. This collaboration represents a shared sense of dedication and discovery coming to life for everyone to enjoy.”

New Limited Edition
@Hennessy x King James bottle. 🍾

👑 #HennessyXLeBron #MadeForMore pic.twitter.com/fM349etcOX

— Team LeBron 👑 (@LeBronJames) September 25, 2024

The Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James puts a twist to the Hennessy Margarita cocktail inspired by “King” James himself. It features Hennessy V.S., lime juice, orange liqueur, orange juice, and agave syrup. James added the orange juice to give it more of a signature taste.

“We are elated to officially welcome LeBron James to the Hennessy family after many years of mutual admiration and friendship,” said Antoine Varlet, Senior Vice President, Hennessy U.S. “LeBron is not just a basketball star, but someone who redefines boundaries in sport, style, culture and beyond. This partnership is more than just a collaboration, it’s a statement about what’s possible when two cultural icons come together.”

In an interview with Esquire, James did tell the media outlet why he chose to align himself with the Hennessy brand.

“In our community, in the Black community, Hennessy has been a part of our story my whole life. And then for me, being part of the NBA, I see so many of the great ventures that they’ve done—not only with the NBA but also with one of my favorite music artists, Nas, and I see the great things that they do with him as well. So you just gravitate toward it.”

The Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James V.S. will be available in the U.S. and other markets, but the V.S.O.P. will only be available internationally and in select markets worldwide.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 29, 2024

Angel Reese Slams Media For Failing To Address Racism Against WNBA Players

'For the past 2 years, the media has benefited from my pain and me being villainized to create a narrative. They allowed this,' said Reese.

The “rivalry” between WNBA rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, which began during their college matchups, appears to have sparked an increase in racist behavior among WNBA fans since their entry into the league.

Following a playoff win against the Indiana Fever (Clark’s team), a veteran player called out the racist remarks made by Fever fans. In response, the WNBA issued a statement condemning “racist, derogatory, or threatening comments.” Reese swiftly criticized the media for allowing such behavior to persist, noting that she had previously raised concerns about it.

USA Today reported that Connecticut Sun player Alyssa Thomas called out Fever fans making racist remarks during the series against Indiana. She said that she has experienced more racism from fans this year than throughout her 11-year career.

Alyssa Thomas called out the hate that Sun players have faced from the Fever fanbase, saying she’s never experienced these type of racial comments before:

“It’s uncalled for, and something needs to be done, whether it’s them checking their fans, or the league.” pic.twitter.com/qpqhkThW1p

— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) September 26, 2024

After Thomas spoke out against it, the league put out its own statement related to the fans’ racist treatment of players.

“The WNBA is a competitive league with some of the most elite athletes in the world. While we welcome a growing fan base, the WNBA will not tolerate racist, derogatory, or threatening comments made about players, teams and anyone affiliated with the league. League security is actively monitoring threat-related activity and will work directly with teams and arenas to take appropriate measures, to include involving law enforcement, as necessary.”

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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 26, 2024

Yet, Reese, who has told the story of facing racism and threats against her in previous years, reiterated that the press has allowed this while allowing it to grow and affect other players in the league.

For the past 2 years, the media has benefited from my pain & me being villainized to create a narrative. They allowed this. This was beneficial to them. I sometimes share my experiences of things that have happened to me but I’ve also allowed this to happen to me for way too long…

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September 27, 2024

The media has villainized Reese since she was seen taunting Caitlin Clark in the 2023 Women’s NCAA Championship Game. In a move mimicking Clark’s hand gesture she did against her opponents, Reese did it in front of Clark, and cameras caught the move and called Reese unsportsmanlike while calling Clark a fierce competitor when she did it.

Fans of Clark have allegedly been the perpetrators of the increasing racist banter that has entered the arenas where the WNBA games are played. But, the media has seemingly had a hand in the rhetoric with the one-sided reporting of Clark.

However, according to The Athletic, Clark made a statement after the game regarding the controversial behavior.

“Nobody in our league should be facing any sort of racism, hurtful, disrespectful (or) hateful comments and threats,” Clark said. “Those aren’t fans. Those are trolls, and it’s a real disservice to the people in our league, the organization, the WNBA.”

by Mary Spiller

September 29, 2024

California Governor Signs Reparations Bills, State Issues Formal Apology For Slavery

The apology acknowledges California's racist policies and role in perpetuating chattel slavery.

On Sept. 26, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of landmark bills aimed at addressing the historical mistreatment of African Americans in California and advancing reparations. By issuing a formal apology for the state government’s role in perpetuating slavery and the oppression of enslaved individuals, Newsom seeks to send a powerful message of accountability and justice.

The movement for concrete reparations for Black Californians gained momentum in 2023 after the California Reparations Task Force published a report detailing the state’s involvement in perpetuating slavery and the ongoing harm caused by systemic racism and implicit bias against Black residents, KQED reports.

Following the bill signing, Lori Wilson, D-Suisun City, said, “Together with Gov. Newsom, we are sending a powerful message that California is leading the way in repairing harm done to Black communities. Today marks a victory, but only the first in the continued fight for justice.”

Newsom signing the bills is a big step at the end of a long road of legislative work. Wilson and the other members of the California Legislative Black Caucus prioritized creating something achievable over attempting to be overly ambitious. The caucus manned its effort by coming up with measures of reparations that were both meaningful and reasonable and tried to avoid more means like direct cash payments.

Following previous failures to pass similar bills, Wilson said she’s hopeful that in the spring, she’ll win approval for all 14 of the CLBC’s original reparations bills. So far, nine bills have passed the Assembly and Senate.

Newsom signed six of them into law recently, notably instating AB 3089, which acts as an official apology on behalf of state officials who advanced slavery in California’s history and for continually “perpetuating the harms African Americans have faced.”

Newsom said in a statement, “The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities.”

“Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognizing the grave injustices of the past — and making amends for the harms caused,” he continued.

California has a deep-rooted history in the slave trade, even though it was a free state upon its settlement. The majority of the state’s early government leaders supported slavery and passed laws that made it easier for enslavers to recapture free Black people in California.

Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, who also served on the reparations task force, said, “Healing can only begin with an apology. The State of California acknowledges its past actions and is taking this bold step to correct them, recognizing its role in hindering the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness for Black individuals through racially motivated punitive laws.”

On Sept. 26, Newsom also signed AB 1815, which effectively expands the definition of race in its reference to state laws to include specific traits associated with race to widen general protections against more subtle forms of discrimination.

The day before, however, Newsom vetoed two other reparations proposals. The first would have required Medi-Cal to cover food interventions. Newsom alleged it would be too expensive. He also rejected a bill to implement a state-wide process of reviewing racism claims. The rest of the recent reparation proposals will be on the ballot for California voters in November.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 28, 2024

Ye Drops New Track And Teases Album Title During Surprise China Announcement

"I got a new album coming out. The album’s called ‘Bully,’ and this song is called ‘Beauty and the Beast,'" Ye announced.

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, just announced a forthcoming album titled “Bully.”

According to Variety, the Chicago-bred recording artist was performing at the Wuyuan River Stadium in Haikou, China, when he informed the audience of the upcoming project. He reportedly debuted the song “Beauty and the Beast” while on stage.

As he closed his show, he told the audience about the latest album before introducing the new track.

“I got a new album coming out. The album’s called ‘Bully,’ and this song is called ‘Beauty and the Beast.’”

Kanye West announces that he is dropping a new album called “BULLY.” Based on the title, it should be a classic. pic.twitter.com/2CHNWbsDSB

— Quincy (@TheWPBandit) September 28, 2024

The news is significant, considering many thought his career was finished after he faced multiple controversies, was called out as anti-Semitic, and lost partnerships with major brands like The Gap and Adidas.

He didn’t say when the album would be released, but Ye has a history of giving release dates and making fans wait, sometimes several months, to get the product. The rapper managed to release two albums this year after the anticipated drop of the first one, which was initially scheduled for 2023. The world finally heard the first album, “Vultures,” on Feb. 10. The sequel to “Vultures” was dropped on Aug. 3. Both albums were done with Ty Dolla $ign.

The first album’s song, “Carnival,” featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, became a No. 1 single. Even with the controversy hanging over his head, Ye’s album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

“Vultures 2” featured Playboi Carti, Future, Lil Durk, Ye’s daughters North and Chicago West, Young Thug, Lil Wayne, CyHi the Prynce, and Ty Dolla $ign’s brother Big TC. The album’s digital deluxe album featured Peso Pluma, Kodak Black, Kid Cudi, and Travis Scott.