Kanye West Previews “Virgil Let Me Down” Song in Livestream With Sneako, Announces Upcoming Album Cuck
Over the weekend, Kanye West gave fans a first look at a new song that has already sparked controversy and intrigue. During a livestream with content creator Sneako, West previewed a track titled “Virgil Let Me Down,” which is expected to appear on his upcoming album Cuck. In the song, Kanye croons the emotionally charged line, “Virgil let me down,” referencing the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh.
In the livestream, West raps, “I did everything I could to put you on,” describing Abloh as his protégé, adding an extra layer of personal reflection to the track. Abloh, who tragically passed away in 2021 at the age of 41 after battling a rare form of cancer, was a close friend and collaborator of Kanye. He served as the artistic director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection and was a key figure in the fashion world. However, West’s recent remarks indicate that their relationship became strained before Abloh’s death.
West has been vocal about his feelings surrounding Abloh in recent interviews and social media posts. Last week, while streaming, Kanye remarked, “I gotta use the bathroom… where’s Virgil’s grave?” His comments were met with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. Kanye later doubled down on his feelings, discussing the emotional toll Abloh’s actions took on him, particularly in the wake of Abloh’s success. On X (formerly Twitter), Kanye wrote, “Imagine a n***a steal your dream and is given your crown because he ain’t wear a red hat and then the culture you built mad at you speaking up on it.”
A Complicated Legacy with Virgil Abloh
Kanye’s public reflections on Abloh have highlighted the complex dynamics of their relationship. While Abloh was often viewed as Kanye’s protégé, Kanye’s frustration appears to stem from feeling betrayed, both personally and professionally. West continued to express his disappointment in another post: “My own friends that knew how bad it hurt me came tryna check me for speaking up. I hate when n***s try to tell me what the fck I can say.”
Abloh’s untimely death left a void in the fashion world, and Kanye’s comments suggest that unresolved tensions between the two men continue to affect him deeply.
More from Kanye West’s Cuck Album
The release of “Virgil Let Me Down” is just one piece of Kanye’s upcoming project, Cuck, which is already generating buzz. In addition to the track about Abloh, Kanye previously dropped a controversial song titled “Cousins,” in which he made shocking personal revelations about his past. The song touches on a dark chapter of his childhood, where he admitted to having an incestuous relationship with his cousin. West shared the song on social media, explaining that his cousin was later convicted of murder.
The deeply introspective and polarizing nature of Cuck has left fans and critics alike curious about what Kanye’s latest project will reveal. Known for pushing boundaries both musically and personally, West’s willingness to tackle personal and uncomfortable topics has once again captivated the public’s attention.
What’s Next for Kanye West?
As Kanye continues to work on Cuck, the album’s provocative themes, from personal betrayals to raw confessions, are already setting the stage for yet another controversial release. Whether or not Cuck will live up to the hype surrounding Kanye’s emotional state and artistic evolution remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: Kanye West is never far from the spotlight.
Fans eagerly awaiting the full release of the Cuck album will likely get more insight into Kanye’s state of mind, as the artist continues to navigate complex relationships, both in the music industry and beyond. The release of “Virgil Let Me Down” is just a glimpse into what promises to be an intense and challenging new phase in Kanye West’s musical journey.
