Kanye West has released a new track, Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine, which appears to feature Diddy, Diddy’s son Christian “King” Combs, and Ye’s daughter, North West—despite Kim Kardashian’s reported efforts to block its release.
West debuted the song on his X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that it also includes contributions from a producer who is currently in prison.
The track begins with a voice that strongly resembles Diddy’s, thanking Kanye for checking in and helping care for his children. Kanye responds by saying Diddy has always been a role model to him, even before they met. The conversation between the two sets the stage for the song’s reflective tone.
North West also has a rap verse in the song, delivering the line: “When you see me shining, then you see the light.” Christian Combs also raps, and Chicago artist Jasmine Williams provides additional vocals.
Sources close to the situation told TMZ that Kim Kardashian attempted to legally prevent the song from dropping. North had recently visited Kanye in the studio—reportedly the first time he had seen any of his children in weeks. During the visit, he recorded her vocals for the track and allegedly promised to release it on Sunday.
When Kim learned of the plan, she reportedly sent legal cease-and-desist letters and requested an emergency hearing with a mediator and judge. However, sources say Kanye did not attend the hearing and initially agreed not to release the track.
Kim has strongly opposed North’s involvement, particularly given Kanye’s recent controversies and Diddy’s ongoing federal sex trafficking investigation. She allegedly reached out to multiple people in an effort to keep the song from being made public.
Shortly before posting the song, Kanye shared a text conversation he claims was with Kim, telling his fans that they were “going to war.” The release of Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine appears to be his response.
Kanye has been at the center of multiple scandals in recent months, including making antisemitic remarks, declaring himself a Nazi in online tirades, and selling shirts with swastikas. Meanwhile, he is also navigating a split from wife Bianca Censori.
As of now, Kim Kardashian has not publicly responded to the song’s release.
TMZ
