Pop culture’s memory bank holds few moments as cringe-worthy as 2009’s VMA spectacle, when Hurricane Ye, formerly Kanye West
,
swept across Taylor Swift’s
acceptance speech with his “Beyoncé had the best video
” proclamation. The incident etched itself into entertainment lore, becoming shorthand for celebrity interruptions everywhere. Fast forward to today, and Ye has orchestrated a digital-age sequel, this time throwing himself into Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s streaming battlefield with the precision of a reality TV producer who knows exactly when to cue the dramatic music.
While 2009’s VMA moment had Ye crashing Taylor Swift’s speech, today he is crashing Spotify charts
, turning Kendrick vs. Drake into the latest episode of his self-made reality show.
Ye unleashes storm on X, sparking controversy in the latest chart battle
Social media’s self-appointed chart watchdog, Ye, unleashed a storm on X that would make meteorologists issue severe weather warnings. Responding to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ dethroning Drake’s ‘NOKIA’ atop US Spotify’s charts, Ye dismissed the achievement as “not real
,”
suggesting an industry agenda lurking beneath streaming statistics. The music mogul effectively recreated his infamous Taylor Swift-Beyoncé moment in digital form
, positioning himself as both referee and commentator in a game nobody asked him to officiate.
Broooooooooo
Wow
It’s love and hate for Drake but man this not real man Luther is not dethroning Nokia
This some Taylor Swift Beyoncé shit
Wooooooow They really coming for Drizzy huh
I heard the devil asks God for permission before teaching sinners they lesson… https://t.co/Jqa84zusKj
— ye (@kanyewest) April 24, 2025
Escalating from chart analysis to prophecy, Ye’s X post veered into theological territory faster than a Sunday service sermon. “I heard the devil asks God for permission before teaching sinners they lesson
,” proclaimed hip-hop’s philosopher-king, before concluding that Satan apparently has “given free reign to go after Drake
.” The Grammy-winning provocateur turned what could have been a simple chart competition into an epic battle of loyalty, power, and music industry machinations that would make even Netflix scriptwriters envious.
As Ye weaves a dramatic tale of divine battles, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ keeps dominating, proving there is no force, earthly or otherwise, that can stop their streaming reign.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA dethroning Drake in chart battle (excluding Ye’s perspective)
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ continues its triumphant march
through streaming platforms, reclaiming the US Spotify throne with an impressive 1.34 million daily streams
. The
track has now spent 53 consecutive days at No. 1, surpassing Drake’s ‘NOKIA,’
further solidifying its dominance. With its vibe that hits deep and SZA’s soul-soothing vocals, ‘Luther’ is an absolute game-changer, solidifying Lamar as hip-hop’s lyrical mastermind.
Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “luther” returns to #1 on the US Spotify chart, surpassing Drake’s “NOKIA” today.
It has now spent 52 days at #1. pic.twitter.com/kfz4B5k4Dy
— Talk of the Charts (@talkofthecharts) April 23, 2025
Drake’s ‘NOKIA,’ once the undisputed streaming champion, now finds itself playing second fiddle in this chart symphony. The track’s infectious rhythm and characteristic wordplay earned it massive popularity, but even the ‘6 God’s’ divine intervention could not prevent ‘Luther’ from claiming streaming supremacy. This musical Game of Thrones
goes beyond numbers; it is a live-action drama of hip-hop’s shifting power, where today’s chart-topper becomes tomorrow’s cautionary tale. And when the story is eventually told, Ye’s name will echo through it all.
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What is your take on Ye’s perspective? Do you think it is all hype, or are you team ‘Luther’? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
