Fans Go Berserk Over Ye’s 2011 Hit Popping Up in the First ‘Gladiator 2’ Footage at CinemaCon

Published 04/12/2024, 2:56 AM EDT

Throughout the 21st century thus far, there has only been a handful of artists who have had an impact as vast as Ye’s, formerly known as Kanye West. His seismic influence on the music landscape has naturally found its way into a myriad of film and TV soundtracks. Whether it is an adrenaline-fueled action sequence or an introspective drama, Ye’s tracks never fail to enhance the cinematic experience. And now, one of his hits from 2011 has landed a feature spot in the upcoming movie, Gladiator 2

At The Colosseum in Caesars Palace, Paramount Pictures rolled out the first trailer of Gladiator 2, treating theater owners to a glimpse of Ridley Scott's grand vision. From the footage Scott brought to the table in Sin City, Gladiator 2 had Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal watching Paul Mescal go toe-to-toe with a rhino, with 'No Church in the Wild' playing in the background. This song was one of Ye’s first take on religion and Christianity.  

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The track was a joint collaboration between hip-hop icons Ye and Jay Z. It earned praises from music critics and was considered a standout from ‘Watch the Throne’. People were drawn to 'No Church in the Wild' not only for its infectious hook but also for its meaningful lyrics and powerful imagery. When the song made a comeback in Gladiator 2 over ten years later, fans burst with excitement. 

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Fans started a small celebration on X, formerly Twitter, to mark the comeback of this track in Gladiator 2. 

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Ye is back in action with his comeback era. His latest release 'Vultures' is getting fans hyped with each passing day. And in this atmosphere, any musical move he makes sends fans into a frenzy, just like his track feature in Gladiator 2. Fans were pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of 'No Church in the Wild' in the franchise.

A few stated that they are planning to see the movie solely for the Ye song feature. 

Keeping with the norm, there were a few backhanded compliments as well. 

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With no certainty over the release date for the second volume of 'Vultures', fans are still catching the musical fever, as Ye manages to make his comeback feel one way or another.

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What do you think about Ye's track being featured in Gladiator 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Hriddhi Maitra

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Hriddhi Maitra is a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. An enthusiastic movie buff, Hriddhi found her true calling when she worked as a Cinema Content Writer at My Cinema Story while analyzing movies objectively, and offering constructive feedback. Coming from a background where she worked in different niches like finance, food, travel, medicines, automobile, and entertainment, we can safely say she is a jack of all trades.

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