Here’s What Went Down at Kanye’s DONDA Listening Party

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| LAST UPDATE 07/27/2021

By Alexa Alves
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He might be a Christian Genius Billionaire, but he's also a pro at keeping things interesting. With a new album rumored to drop real soon, 'Ye just held a listening party to give fans a taste of what he's got cooking up. And you can bet it was one for the books. Here's what went down.

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On Thursday, July 22, all eyes were on Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as West took to the Atlanta venue to tease his upcoming project. Dressed head to toe in 'Ye attire (a red puffer jacket from YZY x Gap's upcoming drop and a pair of unreleased Adidas Yeezy 1020Vs), the rapper had people talking from the minute he stepped foot on that stage. Then again, maybe that's because he showed up almost 2 hours late. But hey, that's just 'Ye being 'Ye...

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As for what came next? From the stacked features (including Travis Scott, Pop Smoke, and Lil Durk) to the family bombshells (yes, 'Ye addressed his and Kim's split), the fiery album was certainly well worth the wait. But perhaps the highlight of the night? The moment West confirmed his reconciliation with Jay-Z.

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As the listening party came to a close, 'Ye pulled out one last surprise with his final track. Featuring an electric guitar and even more striking lyrics, the song saw a special somebody creep onto the beat: Hova. Might we be looking at a return of Watch The Throne? We certainly hope so.

Until then, stay tuned.