Kanye West Confirms "DONDA" As Celebs Voice Concern Over Mental Health

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Kanye West will be dropping his next album "DONDA" this Friday.

After sending out a barrage of tweets about his wife Kim Kardashian allegedly attempting to have him "locked up" with the help of a doctor, it seems that Kanye West is going to be redirecting his energy toward his music. After his controversial presidential "rally" in South Carolina, Kanye West sent out a series of tweets that gave the world pause. The rapper spoke about his children and how they would never do Playboy while accusing NBC of being the reason behind Bill Cosby's incarceration. While some people took the opportunity to poke fun at Ye, a few famous figures used their platforms to say that this isn't a time for jokes.

It's been known for some time that Kanye was diagnosed with bipolar disorder; something that the rapper has called his "superpower." Some people have speculated that he may be in the middle of a bipolar episode so they want to make sure that he's supported and not jeered. "I feel sorry for Kanye," said acclaimed author Terry McMillan. Questlove added, "Praying for him. This ain’t funny one bit. This ain’t gossip/cancel/snark worthy—-this is a life on the path to expiration."

While there has been an outpouring of support, there are others who don't believe that Kanye West's mental health should excuse him for some of the comments he's made in recent years leading up to remarks about Harriet Tubman not freeing slaves just days ago. Meanwhile, Ye has shared a tweet that shows his tracklist for DONDA that he claims will drop this Friday. We all remember how the Jesus is King release went, so we're not necessarily holding our breaths. Read through a few responses below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.