Kanye West Links With James Turrell, Prompting Drake Sneak Diss Theories

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Kanye's been talking to someone Drake is very familiar with lately.

If you follow Kanye West on Twitter, then you know he likes to make known to the world when he is speaking to people that he thinks are important. That trend was never truer this morning when Kanye took to Twitter to share a screenshot of a three-way call between James Turrell and Norman Foster. While to some this may have just been a bit of a flex, there could actually be a Drake connection.

Turrell, who is an installation artist known for experimenting with light and space, was a huge inspiration for Drake's "Hotline Bling" video which completely borrows from Turrell's aesthetic. Kanye has referenced Turrell in the past, saying "we all will live in Turrell spaces," on Twitter just a week ago. 

While his talks with Turrell could be a subtle shot at Drake, the inclusion of Foster in his call throws that conspiracy into question. A quick rundown of Foster's work shows that he is one of the most esteemed architects in the world and is responsible for London's Millennium Bridge, Apple's ring-shaped campus, and latest version of Wembley Stadium. Ye has made it clear in the past that he's interested in architecture so maybe he's got something in the works.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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