'Donda 2' Released on Streaming Amid Controversy

'Donda 2,' now credited to the artist name 'Donda,' has been released on major streaming platforms including Spotify, YouTube Music, and Tidal, three years after its initial exclusive launch on the Stem Player. The album features 18 tracks with contributions from Future, Jack Harlow, XXXTENTACION, and a voice sample from Kim Kardashian on 'SCIFI.' The wider release was announced by Ye during a chaotic livestream, where he also expressed plans to revisit and update some mixes. The event follows ongoing controversies surrounding Ye’s public behavior, legal disputes with collaborators over unpaid royalties, and criticism over his embrace of extremist rhetoric. There is renewed industry and fan attention, but uncertainty remains regarding how long the album will be available due to unresolved clearance issues. West’s decision signals a shift from his previous anti-streaming stance and efforts at independent distribution.