The new leadership at Atlantic Records has been accused of not offering a grace period for addressing compensation issues related to the “Vultures” series, according to a post shared by Kanye West on Instagram.
As a result, West is demanding that the label pay him 40% of all revenue from both “Vultures 1” and “Vultures 2.” If not resolved, Atlantic Records threatens to take down the albums.
“This is what ‘they’ do to independent artists,” West captioned the post, questioning the integrity of the record label’s treatment towards artists.
The post has been met with mixed reactions, with some fans speculating that it is a response to a dispute between West and Atlantic Records. However, the timing of the post, shortly after West’s return to Instagram, has also made it a subject matter for wider discussion about the ongoing challenges faced by artists in the music business, especially in terms of label agreements and revenue sharing.
Despite the controversy, West’s open critique of Atlantic Records has highlighted the need for artists to understand their rights and seek justice if they feel that their work has not been properly compensated.