The highly-anticipated tenth album “DONDA” by Kanye West finally dropped on Aug. 29 after three listening parties. The third listening party occurred in Chicago on Aug. 26 at Soldier Field.
“DONDA” has already been streamed more than one million times and is number one in 130 countries on Apple music. West’s song “Jail” featuring Jay-Z and Francis and the Lights premiered at #1 Spotify U.S. The track already had more than four million streams.
West was criticized for bringing DaBaby and Marilyn Manson on stage during the event.
Both men are featured on the album, but DaBaby has been in the news recently due to his misogynistic and homophobic comments during his set at Rolling Loud in Miami over the summer. Manson has been accused of sexual assault by several women, including his ex-fianceé, actress Evan Rachael Wood.
Despite the controversy constantly surrounding West, fans seem to love the album and took to social media to praise “DONDA.” Others had jokes.
Donda is straight fire ??? @kanyewest it was definitely worth the wait ?? #DONDA
— Owen (@o_sinco) August 30, 2021
No lie, I been listenin to #DONDA non stop on repeat for the past 24 hrs. I definitely need a life, but this joint fire. ?
— zay soufflé (@zaymixedit) August 30, 2021
Me listening to Kanye new album without features in the title #DONDA pic.twitter.com/vPdlsooJgB
— ᴍᴏᴏꜱᴇ (@Claa4aark) August 30, 2021
Just finished listening #DONDA safe to say Ye is really the genius he thinks he is pic.twitter.com/uvVpnMwizy
— CIA (@mohammedmuus) August 30, 2021
I respect that Kanye West not afraid to speak about how good GOD is!!! Need more artist to speak LIFE! This generation need it more than ever! Way to not be afraid Ye.?????? #Donda
— Lethal Shooter (@LethalShooter__) August 29, 2021
Chris Brown after Kanye West took his verse off Donda #DONDA pic.twitter.com/EGyBacqNqE
— MiiNDYa (@mallorydeniise) August 30, 2021
Those that didn’t like the album were not shy about letting it be known, including Chris Brown, who posted and later deleted that Kanye was “A Whole Hoe.” Another person said that “DONDA” was the worst album in history.
“Just finished listening to DONDA, currently lost for words man, crying real tears bro, this is quite possibly the worst album I have ever heard. My ears are literally dripping with blood, currently on my way to the emergency room. Thanks Kanye West.”
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Kanye West #Donda review: 0 stars
“Marilyn Manson’s inexcusable presence leaves a sour taste that no amount of gospel can cleanse.”https://t.co/KsL6G85RQP
— The Independent (@Independent) August 30, 2021
I will listen to #DONDA one more time before I say it’s my least favorite albums
— Jaemi Martin (@COOLJAELIVE) August 30, 2021
“DONDA” also features Chris Brown, Lauryn Hill, Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign, Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Griselda, Jay Electronica, Vory, Lil Durk, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch and the Sunday Service Choir, just to name a few.
