Kanye West recently made waves with a surprising shoutout to Drake during a high-energy performance in Seoul, South Korea, while still expressing his strong disapproval of Adidas. The Chicago rapper, who was performing alongside Ty Dolla $ign at Goyang Stadium on August 23rd as part of their Vultures 2 listening experience, captivated the audience with his dramatic entrance on horseback.
During the sold-out show, Kanye took a moment to acknowledge his complex relationship with Drake. As he prepared to perform “I Wonder” from his 2007 album Graduation, Kanye dedicated the song to Drake, saying, “This one for Drake.” He also used the opportunity to pay tribute to Ian Connor, a fashion designer with a controversial past. Despite these gestures, Kanye didn’t hold back from airing his grievances about Adidas. He led the crowd in a chant of “fuck Adidas,” making it clear that his frustrations with his former business partners remain unresolved.
The concert also featured the debut of Kanye’s new track “Bomb,” which includes contributions from rising rapper Yuno Miles and his daughter, North West. It’s uncertain whether this song will be included in the Vultures 2 album or saved for the upcoming Vultures 3.
In addition to showcasing new material, Kanye performed several of his classic hits. These included “Through the Wire,” “Touch the Sky,” “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” “Runaway,” and “Black Skinhead.” He frequently urged his DJ to move quickly between tracks.
Kanye’s relationship with Drake has been fraught with tension. Recently, Kanye took a jab at Drake in a remix of Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That.” He rapped, “Y’all so outta sight, outta mind / I can’t even think of a Drake line.” Their rivalry reached new heights in 2021. However, it seemed to ease after their joint appearance at the “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert. Kanye later suggested that the performance was more about supporting J. Prince than reconciling with Drake.
Kanye’s ongoing feud with Adidas has been a major topic of discussion. This feud intensified after the end of their Yeezy partnership in 2022, which was terminated due to his antisemitic remarks. Kanye has accused Adidas of stealing his ideas and plotting against him. These sentiments are reflected in his Vultures 2 track “My Soul.” In the song, he raps, “We mass targeted, mass marketed / Mass incarceration, mass in police stations / Mass incorporated, fuck Adidas.”