Kanye West's latest album, 'Vultures 1', has sparked controversy and debate among critics and fans alike. Despite its contentious nature, marked by the inclusion of an antisemitic lyric, the album has made a notable return to iTunes, complete with the controversial lyric, following Apple's initial decision to remove it. This return, however, has not been without its consequences, as 'Kanye's iTunes Punishment' resulted in sales plummeting to just 1,485 downloads in the week following the controversy, a significant drop from its initial release. Meanwhile, the album's performance on the charts has been closely contested, with 'Vultures 1' narrowly missing the top spot on the Billboard 200 to Yeat's '2093', which debuted at number one with 72.6K units, compared to 'Vultures 1's 72.4K units.
Kanye’s iTunes Punishment Cut Sales of His “Vultures 1” in Half from First Week, Just 1,485 Downloads https://t.co/aBsDqFtRt8 via @Showbiz411
Yeat's '2093' to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 2093 - 72.6K units Vultures 1 - 72.4K units (📈 @HITSDD) https://t.co/v3y2TKR1mH
Kanye's Vultures 1 is a reminder of the adage to separate the art from the artist. He's an anti-Semitic edgelord, but he remains a musical genius. https://t.co/asleHlRWC6
Apple Folds: Kanye West’s “Vultures 1” Album Returns to iTunes Complete with Antisemitic Lyric https://t.co/FZ8byQtbLy via @Showbiz411
Even in this era of Ye, glimmers of an older Kanye remain. It’s what makes listening to “Vultures 1” both uncanny and unnerving, our critic writes. https://t.co/ec1ql4ylbC