Ye's Selling Condos and Pissing Off Fans

Yeat is teaming up with Taco Bell to drop the “YeatWrap” and introduce the “Fan Style” campaign. In other news: 

• Song streams & revenue 💰️

• Ye, get it together 😒

• “Tyler, the Creator is facing controversy 👀

• New Music Friday releases 💿️

• Industry Insights 📈

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Songs Streams & Revenue

It’s a new week and a new song revenue chart. As reported by Hits Daily Double, which tracks streaming revenue week over week, the above chart reflects the streaming period from July 4 to July 10.

Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” might not have secured the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, but he did this week on the song revenue chart. Meanwhile, BigXThaPlug’s “All The Way” and K. Dot and SZA’s “luther” are still holding on strong as other tracks like Cardi B’s" “Outside” take a tumble down.

New Report Sparks Questions About Ye’s Bankroll

Once upon a time, Ye was a billionaire with brand deals stacked higher than his ego—Yeezy with Adidas, a Gap collab that briefly had hypebeasts shopping in strip malls, the works. Ever since he went on an unhinged, antisemitic posting spree, though, those business relationships have ghosted like they’re Frank Ocean and he’s new music. 

He’s tried to distract from the wreckage by teasing music (BULLY, allegedly dropping soon) and jetting overseas for performances. Between the unpaid taxes and chaotic concerts, though, it’s looking like karma finally found his forwarding address.

Ye’s selling real estate (and the illusion of stability)

On July 23, Ye reportedly listed the Calabasas condo he scored in his divorce from Kim Kardashian for $2.95 million. Unfortunately, it comes with a side of unpaid property taxes—$60,000 worth. The three-bedroom, four-bath pad (just a stone’s throw from the other Kardashian estates) is now officially marked delinquent. Which, coincidentally, is also how fans have been describing Ye’s recent behavior.

Designed by Belgian minimalist Vincent Van Duysen, the condo is nestled in the Avanti community (AKA a place where rich people pretend they’re low-key). However, Ye’s financial picture is anything but chill. Reports claim he owes more than $300,000 in back taxes across his properties, most of which allegedly sit empty while he lives out of hotels like a luxury couch surfer with commitment issues.

BULLY is still “coming soon” 

Ye’s been trying to show signs of life in the music world, mostly by throwing out vague promises. He says BULLY will drop September 26, but given his habit of announcing albums like horoscopes (cryptic, inconsistent, and often wrong), nobody’s holding their breath. 

And then there’s the Shanghai concert. On July 11, Ye hit the stage late (like, 40 minutes late) after a rainstorm soaked the crowd, and fans were already chanting for refunds. Once the show started, things somehow got worse. There were sound issues. Tech issues. Multiple pauses mid-set. And after his final song, Ye dipped without so much as a “thank you” or “sorry about the chaos.”

His team tried to pull the attention away from him, putting out a statement claiming that the rapper was at the stadium at 3 P.M. and that “...The concert was originally scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, but due to on-site equipment issues, troubleshooting and adjustments,” the tardiness was out of their control. 

The equipment allegedly never reached optimal conditions, but “out of respect for the audience’s passion and anticipation, Ye made the decision to go on stage and perform despite the imperfect setup. Therefore, claims of Ye being late are entirely untrue." 

Still, the apology tour didn’t land. Fans across the globe are growing more disappointed by the day. Between the real estate fire sale, unpaid bills, and barely functioning shows, Ye’s comeback era is off to a rough start. If BULLY actually drops this time, it better be good enough to settle his debts and heal public opinion. Otherwise, he might want to consider a new gig that pays his taxes.

DON’T TAP THE GLASS is Already Facing Controversy

Back in 2018, Virginia rapper $ilkmoney dropped I Hate My Life and I Really Wish People Would Stop Telling Me Not To (a title that screams “good vibes only”). The project featured Tyler, the Creator on two tracks (“Naga” and “Kitt-Katt”), and Tyler even handled some of the production. 

At the time, it seemed like mutual respect, weird beats, and lyrical chaos were bringing them together. Fast-forward to 2025, though, and that friendship has apparently been thrown in the trash thanks to Tyler’s new album DON’T TAP THE GLASS.

“Mommanem” vs “My Potna Dem”

On July 21, $ilkmoney called out Tyler (and randomly Andre 3000, too?) for allegedly copying his work. 

"Tyler, the Creator, stop sucking my d*** n****. Get your own swag. Andre 3000, stop sucking my d***. I'm sick of you little weird ass n***** that I work with thinking you can run off with the swag…Stop eating d***. You weird ass n*****. Do you baby, I'm tryna do me,” he said. 

In a follow-up post, $ilkmoney zeroed in on Tyler’s DON’T TAP THE GLASS track “Mommanem,” accusing it of biting his 2019 song “My Potna Dem.”

"All you n***** get off my d*** in my DMs. F*** you and this n****. Nobody talking about titles. This n**** copying 'My Potna Dem.' Eat a d***,” he said. 

Tyler hasn’t responded back yet to his former collaborator, but those online are calling him out for not only being wrong…but the group Rich Kidz (featuring Young Dro) dropping a track of the same name back in 2009. So $ilkmoney might need to slow his roll on the originality front.

Whether this turns into a full-blown beef or just a one-sided rant remains to be seen. Considering, though, that Tyler’s already warned the world to “STOP PLAYING WITH ME,” it might be in everyone’s best interest to log off, take a walk, and maybe touch some grass.

New Music Friday

Here’s all the music you can listen to now—categorized by 💿️ for albums and 🎶 for singles:

• 💿️ MASA by NBA Youngboy ft. Playboi Carti

• 💿️  Alfredo 2 by Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist

• 💿️ Damaged Thoughts by Bay Swag

• 💿️  Finally Fed by Peysoh

• 💿️ Icarus by 24kGoldn

• 💿️ Genesis by Tommy Genesis

• 🎶 “Professional” by Offset

• 🎶 “SOS” by Lupe Fiasco

• 🎶 “Damage Control” by Wale, Pusha T

• 🎶 “Right to Be” by Logic

• 🎶 “It Depends” by Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller

• 🎶 “Wavy Crete” by Babyface Ray, Lil Yachty

• 🎶 “Cannonball” by Lithe, Don Toliver

• 🎶 “Big Bag” by French Montana, Lil Durk

• 🎶 “WYA” by 4batz, Sexyy Red

• Snoop Dogg is getting into his football bag. He recently purchased a stake in the Welsh soccer club Swansea City. 

• Gunna has another gig on deck. Along with Asake, the rapper will be headlining the first Afro+ Fest in D.C. on August 31st.

• 6ix9ine is in legal trouble (again). He officially pleaded guilty to cocaine and MDMA possession, violating his supervised release terms. 

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