Chaka Khan Ends 'Silly Grudge' with Ye Over Song Sampling

The feud stemmed from Ye's unauthorized use of Khan's vocals in his 2004 track 'Through the Wire', but Khan now admits her initial resentment was due to her lack of understanding of the rap genre.

Chaka Khan, the Grammy-winning singer, has ended her longstanding grudge with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over his use of her vocals in his 2004 song 'Through the Wire'.
Ye had used parts of Khan's recording of 'Through the Fire' on the track, but he sped up her vocals without seeking her permission, which led to a feud between the two artists.
Khan has now admitted that her frustration was due to her lack of understanding of the rap genre, and she would not have taken issue with the sampling had she been more familiar with it.
Despite her initial resentment, Khan now recognizes the cultural impact of Ye's use of her vocals and has expressed regret over her past reactions.
Ye has been embroiled in controversy over the past year, including making antisemitic remarks and being dropped by several companies, but recently issued an apology in Hebrew on social media.