The saga of Kanye West's unreleased song "New Body" continues to be a rollercoaster ride for fans. Since 2018, there has been anticipation for a collaboration between the artist and Nicki Minaj. As recently as March 18th, 2024, the possibility of the collaboration seemed hopeful again.
"ICE SPICE SENT A VERSE IN FOR NEW BODY NOW HER TEAM IS SAYING WE CAN'T USE IT," Kanye lamented via Instagram Story.
Following the leak of text messages between Kanye and YesJulz, this news sent a wave of excitement through the hip-hop community. The messages revealed that "New Body" wasn't just gathering dust in the vault – Kanye was actively trying to breathe new life into it by reaching out to contemporary female rappers. The prospect of a Kanye West song featuring either Doja Cat or Ice Spice, two of the hottest female artists in the rap industry right now, was a major talking point. With Nicki Minaj out of the picture, fans eagerly awaited news on which artist would step up to the plate.
This latest development adds to the frustration surrounding "New Body."
In 2018, amidst the hype for a new Kanye West album, "New Body" featuring Nicki Minaj surfaced as a potential track. The hip hop single quickly became a fan favorite due to the prospect of this dream collaboration. However, by December 2023, those dreams were dashed when Nicki Minaj reportedly declined to clear her verse from the song. This left the release of "New Body" in serious doubt, with fans unsure if the song would ever see the light of day.
The potential release of "Vultures 2" has been postponed until May 3rd. It is unclear whether the song "New Body" will be included in the release, as a solution has yet to be reached regarding including Ice Spice's verse. Only time will tell if "New Body" will finally be released, with or without the verse.
