Rich the Kid Claims ‘Carnival’ Helped Shape Kanye’s Final Hit

Rich the Kid wearing black with red glasses
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 10: Rapper Rich the Kid performs onstage during the 92.3 Real Street Festival at Honda Center on August 10, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Rich The Kid recently stirred conversation with a pointed comment on his Instagram Story regarding a collaboration with Kanye West. On January 14, he wrote, “I gave Ye his last #1 in 15 years & maybe his last,” referencing their joint project. As a result, this fueled discussions across social media and music circles. No Jumper noted that the remark has provoked a mix of admiration and skepticism among fans and critics alike.

Responses online were polarized. Some users appeared to support Rich The Kid’s claim, while others questioned his perspective. One commenter wrote, “Ye and Carti did charity by putting this dude on the song and he still dropped the most forgettable verse.” Another added, “N***a Ye gave you your first #1 ever. What kind of drugs you on?” Posts expressing amusement, including many “LMAOOO” reactions, quickly multiplied across platforms.

The reasoning behind Rich The Kid’s provocative statement remains unclear, and Kanye West has not publicly responded. By suggesting that Carnival might mark the peak of West’s chart accomplishments, Rich The Kid also hinted at future projects. Furthermore, he recently shared a pre-save link for his upcoming album, Bully, on his official YouTube channel. This signaled continued momentum ahead of its release.

Kanye West’s Next Moves

Leading up to Bully, Kanye West has expanded his offerings to include vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and box sets. These feature grill-inspired designs drawn from the album artwork. The tracklist includes titles such as “Preacher Man,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Last Breath,” and “White Lines.” Production rumors related to artificial intelligence have been dismissed. Pete Jideonwo tweeted, “There is no AI on Bully,” a statement echoed by Milo Yiannopoulos, West’s former Chief of Staff.

Interest in the album is already substantial. Approximately 500,000 users have pre-saved Bully on Spotify, ranking it as the platform’s fourth-most pre-saved release behind Joji, Gorillaz, and Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights soundtrack. With its official launch slated for January 30, 2026, anticipation surrounding Kanye West’s latest project continues to grow. Consequently, fans and industry observers remain closely engaged.


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