Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' Temporarily Removed from Streaming Platforms Amid Distribution and Copyright Controversies

The album faced removal due to distribution issues and unauthorized sample use but was later reinstated, amidst legal threats and significant streaming success.

Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' album, a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, faced removal from Apple Music and other streaming platforms due to distribution and copyright issues but was later reinstated.
The album's initial distributor, FUGA, declined to release it, leading to a brief removal from streaming services before Label Engine took over distribution.
Several artists, including Ozzy Osbourne and Donna Summer's estate, accused West of using their music without permission, resulting in the removal of specific tracks from platforms.
Despite controversies, tracks from 'Vultures 1' have achieved significant streaming success, with 'Carnival' hitting No. 1 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart.
The album's release has been marred by delays and legal threats, highlighting West's contentious return to the music scene after his antisemitic remarks in 2022.