Kanye West is Working With Sean Leon? The Canadian Rapper Drops a Major Surprise Just Before Thanksgiving 

Published 11/21/2025, 9:25 PM EST

Two figures whose artistry is defined by boundary-pushing soundscapes and audacious creative vision are intersecting once more. Kanye West, a monumental force in music, and Sean Leon, an acclaimed and intriguing emerging talent, share an aesthetic lineage rooted in innovation and confessional lyricism. Their mutual respect and shared influences have long hinted at a partnership of consequence. Still, recent whispers and social media activity have escalated mere speculation into an electrifying question: What new creative heights are they reaching together?

The recent digital trail has ignited immense curiosity across the music landscape.

Are Kanye West and Sean Leon collaborating for something new?

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Sean Leon recently offered a direct glimpse into his work with the rap titan, sharing an Instagram story that exclaimed: “Ye vocals came in.” This digital activity confirms that the two artists are currently exchanging recorded material for a high-profile project. This collaboration is deep, with Sean Leon confirmed to be producing and co-writing tracks for Kanye West's highly anticipated upcoming album, which serves as a follow-up to his previous work, 'Donda 2'.

Sean Leon is a Canadian artist, producer, and director who is known for his unique sonic narratives and for founding the IXXI initiative. While a joint musical release is not immediately scheduled, both artists are slated to release new music in 2025, as per their Instagram stories, suggesting a fruitful and busy year ahead for their intertwined creative pursuits.

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Their recent studio collaboration is merely the latest chapter in a long-standing, mutually beneficial artistic relationship.

Tracing the history of their musical exchanges between Kanye West and Sean Leon

The foundation for this creative bond was established earlier in their careers through several key musical contributions. Sean Leon was prominently featured on Kanye West's albums 'Donda' and 'Donda 2', contributing his distinctive style and perspective to the albums' tracks. This placement signaled Kanye West’s early recognition of Sean Leon's unique talent and potential in the industry.

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Kanye West reciprocated this support by adding his own production and writing credits to Sean Leon's 2022 song, 'Burn Everything'. The track features vocals from both artists, and West is credited as a producer and songwriter on the song. The current work on the follow-up to 'Donda 2' promises to be their most significant joint effort to date. The artistic connection between the two men, rooted in mutual admiration, is translating into tangible studio work.

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When are you expecting more details like release dates for the new music from Kanye West and Sean Leon? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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