Music icon Kanye West has friends in high places. This week, Yeezy logged onto social media to share a dope shot with rocket scientist and Tesla founder Elon Musk.
Kanye x Orange
On Wednesday, Kanye took to Twitter with a picture of him posted up alongside Musk. In the shot, the pair are both rocking orange-themed shirts.
“When you go to your boys house and you’re both wearing orange ?” -Kanye West’s Twitter
High-Key Details
The Grammy-winning rapper kept his word this week on putting out new tunes. The hip-hop veteran came through this week with his new “Wash Us in the Blood” music video premiere. On Tuesday, Yeezy came through with his Travis Scott-featured new visual. The must-watch video shares real-life footage from a police brutality protest.
Kanye West is back with new music. He’s just shared a song called “Wash Us in the Blood,” which comes with a visual from the video artist (and prior West collaborator) Arthur Jafa. The song is mixed by Dr. Dre and features Travis Scott. The “Wash Us in the Blood” video opens with protest footage. The clip also has footage from West’s Saint Pablo Tour and Sunday Service rehearsals. (Pitchfork)
Wait, There’s More
On Monday, Mr. West went to Twitter to let fans know his new record wouldn’t make its initial June 30 deadline.
“WASH US IN THE BLOOD COVER BY ARTHUR JAFA http://SHOP.KANYEWEST.COM VIDEO TOMORROW 10 AM EDT #WESTDAYEVER” -Kanye West’s Twitter
Before You Go
Initially, Mr. West hit up Twitter to break huge new tunes news. In addition to announcing his new LP’s title, Yeezy vowed to release “Wash Us in the Blood” before June 30.
“KANYE WEST ARTHUR JAFA PROJECT 02 WASH US IN THE BLOOD FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM GOD’S COUNTRY TODAY STILL #WESTDAYEVER” -Kanye West’s Twitter