Ye (previously often called Kanye West) and Ty Dolla $ign made waves final 12 months with the discharge of Vultures 1 and Vultures 2, two joint albums full of daring manufacturing and controversy. But as discuss round a 3rd installment simmers, questions have mounted—not simply concerning the music, however about an unresolved authorized dispute that continues to cloud the challenge’s future.

Ty Dolla $ign just lately reached a tentative settlement with a bunch of Memphis artists who allege that Vultures 1 unlawfully sampled their 1994 observe “Drink a Yak (Part 2).” The settlement, first reported by Billboard, seems to resolve claims in opposition to Ty, although the lawsuit in opposition to Ye and his label, Yeezy Records LLC, stays energetic.

The plaintiffs—Criminal Manne (Vanda Watkins), DJ Squeeky (Hayward Ivy), and the late Kilo G (Robert L. Johnson Jr.)—allege that the observe “Fuk Sumn” options unauthorized samples from their work. “The parties have resolved their differences and are presently negotiating a confidential settlement agreement,” attorneys for the Memphis rappers stated. Terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed, and Ye continues to be named as a defendant.

Legal turmoil and shifting focus solid doubt on Vultures 3

Filed final 12 months, the lawsuit accused Ye of “brazen” copyright infringement after makes an attempt to settle the matter privately reportedly went unanswered. The ongoing case raises new stakes for Ye as he navigates each inventive and authorized challenges surrounding the Vultures collection.

In January, Ty Dolla $ign instructed followers that Vultures 3 was nonetheless within the works. “Oh, that’s my brother right there, man. You know. VULTURES 3 on the way, Bully on the way, and my new album Tycoon on the way. Let’s go,” he stated in a social media submit. But since then, his consideration seems to have shifted towards solo efforts, particularly his forthcoming LP, Tycoon.

West, in the meantime, has remained within the headlines for inflammatory feedback on-line and repeated delays tied to his solo challenge, Bully. With authorized points nonetheless unresolved and no clear launch date in sight, the destiny of Vultures 3 stays murky.