Ye boycotts YouTube and Spotify to stream Donda 2 on own platform for $200

Published February 18, 2022 4:57pm ET



Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, said he was boycotting most “oppressive” music streaming platforms and that his new album, Donda 2, will only be available on his website.

Ye announced on Thursday that the digital version of Donda 2 would not be available on conventional streaming platforms such as Spotify, Amazon, or Apple Music, saying it’s time “to take control and build our own” platforms. If fans want to listen to the album, it will be available on the Stem Player, a digital platform he owns, for $200.

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