Freddie Gibbs Claims Kanye West Upset Over 'Back to Me' Verse on 'Vultures 1'

Rapper Freddie Gibbs recently revealed on The Butcher Block Podcast that Kanye West was upset about Gibbs's critically acclaimed verse on "Back to Me," a track from West's 2024 collaborative album Vultures with Ty Dolla $ign. Gibbs sent West a Complex article praising his verse as one of the best of 2024, expecting pride and support, but instead encountered jealousy and resentment from West, who questioned how Gibbs could have the best verse on his album. Despite Gibbs's admiration for West and his previous collaborations, the experience left him disappointed, with West reportedly taking offense as Gibbs contributed ghostwriting to West's verses. While the collaboration strained their relationship, it strengthened Gibbs's professional bond with Ty Dolla $ign, with whom he plans to release more music. Meanwhile, Kanye West has been relatively quiet musically but recently released a trailer for his documentary In Whose Name?, which covers his recent controversial life events. Gibbs's comments suggest that further collaborations between him and West are unlikely in the near future.