The wait is over. Kanye West has reclaimed the musical spotlight after a year in the shadows. The rapper dropped his new song ‘Vultures’ on Friday in collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk, and Bump J. However, even before the song hit the airwaves on WPWX Power 92 Chicago, the song was already stirring up conversation online with its contentious lyrics. Be it through controversies or a more low-key approach, Ye has undeniably delivered a smash hit that is resonating with audiences everywhere.

Shortly after the song’s release, a picture of Kanye West from his stay at AlUla surfaced on X, formerly Twitter. The snapshot is possibly from the all-villa resort, Banyan Tree AlUla, where he has been reportedly stirring up his next musical masterpiece. In the picture, Kanye West is pictured in a laid-back pose, while a fan, holding her baby, takes a moment to snap a memorable photo with the rapper. 

Kanye West has been popping up across the Middle East for quite some time for his album. After making a pit stop at the Battle of the Baddest boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, the ‘Donda’ rapper has reportedly set up a new studio in the backdrop of the jaw-dropping desert views. Whether he is looking for inspiration in the stillness of the AlUla air for his upcoming hit or not, his Saudi visits have been keeping fans on the edge of their curiosity. 

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The recently surfaced picture with the adorable baby on the side of Kanye West is, however, something no one saw coming. The snap caught fans off-guard, exactly as one would expect. 

Fans reacting to Kanye West striking a pose with a little one

Kanye West is not the first artist to utilize the serene desert oasis for music. Singers like Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Lionel Ritchie have performed in the Gulf region before him. However, the 46-year-old might just be the first artist to create an album in AlUla. The rapper also met American music executive, James Prince, in Saudi, who claimed to have listened to Ye’s new album. In the midst of the heightened anticipation and curiosity, this heartwarming picture served as a delightful diversion for fans. 

Fans also implied how lucky the kid was to meet Kanye West in his life. Meanwhile, some still could not believe that it was a toddler being hung like a tote bag beside Ye for a picture.

Fans’ comments reflected their adoration for the cute picture featuring Ye in all smiles with a little one.

Kanye West might have looked happy in the picture, but the contentious lyrics in his recently released have become a big reason for worry as an impending controversy could be just around the corner. Nevertheless, as the rap icon has made his comeback to the musical scene, fans can hope for more buzz-worthy song releases in the near future!

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