The lead-up to Kanye West's most recent album Jesus Is King was as strange as most other project drops from the illustrious Chicago artist. Whenever he announces new music, you should already be envisioning how much of a shit-show things will become in the land of Ye-related news. Will the album actually drop on its scheduled date? Will the mix change in the days following its release? All of these things have happened in the past and they have prepared us for any future Kanye West album announcements. 

When Jesus Is King was initially announced, a number of songs were included on the tracklist shared by the artist's wife, Kim Kardashian West. The Nicki Minaj-featured "New Body" was on the list and other cut, "LA Monster," was parked at the sixth spot. The latter never appeared on the final version but, somehow, it reportedly appeared online over the weekend.

Kanye West and Adidas reportedly have plans to release a brand new “Linen” Yeezy Boost 350 V2 next month, and it looks to be one of the best colorways in recent memory. The kicks in question appear to have more of a yellow tint than you’d expect from a sneaker bearing the “Linen” moniker, but we’re not complaining about how the finished product looks.

As showcased in the newly unveiled on-foot photos, it looks like the “Linen” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 will actually come equipped with a yellowish, cream primeknit upper, not unlike some of the other Yeezys that have already released. Reminds me of those delicious toasted almond ice cream bars if we’re being completely honest.

What separates this pair from the other neutral toned Yeezys is that light blue sock liner, as well as that reflective steel blue streak that runs across the lateral portion of the silhouette. A specific release date has not yet been announced but rumors suggest the Linen Yeezys will be arriving sometime in April.

Check out some additional in-hand photos below, and click here for a look at the stealth “Cinder” colorway that will be releasing next weekend.

Kanye West, Mobb Deep's very own Havoc, Westside Gunn, and more teamed up for a series of photos that have the internet wondering if a Yeezus and Havoc-produced musical collaboration is in the works between the multitalented individuals. Just days ago, the Griselda clan of Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, and Westside Gunn linked up with Jay Z and attendedKanye West's Sunday Service performance all within the same weekend. Now, the upcoming Buffalo-bred emcee family has come together with the legendary Mobb Deep head honcho and theYEEZY footwear curator for an exclusive meeting that could result in an iconic musical moment for the culture. 

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In the series of photos originally posted by the"Shook Ones" rapper, Westside Gunn, and TeamKanyeDaily earlier today (March 12)– Havoc, Ye, Westside, and Conway stand in front of multiple militarized offroad vehicles on one of Kanye's many Wyoming acres. Havoc's additional photo features a solo shot of the Queens-born rapper standing atop one of the vehicle's continuous track propulsion system. Westside Gunn added another photo of Kanye and his clique fellowshipping with the 21-time Grammy Award winner in a private jet. 

Japanese fabric supplier has backed down after suing Kanye West for screwing them out of $600K. According to The Blast, Kanye West scored a major win in court after Toki Sen-I Co. stated they were dismissing all claims against Kanye and Yeezy just before they were expected to go to trial.

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Kanye West’s Yeezy Apparel and Toki Sen-I Co. apparently built up a solid rapport with one another over the years. The two companies began working with each other on Kanye’s shoes back in 2015. Over the three years they worked together, there weren’t any issues until June 2018 when Toki Sen-I Co. said Kanye placed a large order for a variety of fabrics. Since their relationship was already in good standings, Toki Sen began production but needed a downpayment. Ye refused and the fabric company was over half a million dollars in the hole, dubbing Yeezy apparel a “sham.”

Kanye argued that it should be dismissed. “Plaintiff never delivered the allegedly contracted- for product, and Yeezy Apparel allegedly did not pay the full price for that undelivered product. Despite being a basic business dispute between companies, Plaintiff needlessly inflates this case into a 4-count complaint under both tort and contract theories, baselessly including the celebrity member of Yeezy Apparel (Mr. West),” Ye’s lawyer argued in court docs. “At the outset, because Plaintiff has not clearly pleaded the terms of a contract, it is unclear which of the contractual terms alleged was purportedly breached.”

Kanye West and Adidas are expected to release two more Yeezy Boost 350 V2s in the coming weeks, including a green-based "Desert Sage" version this weekend, followed by a stealthy, "Cinder" joint. The latter, which is much more in line with the neutral toned Yeezys we've come to expect, is officially slated to launch on March 21st for the retail price of $220.

Kanye West has been with Adidas for over five years now and in that time, he has completely shaken up the sneaker industry thanks to his Yeezy brand. Perhaps the most popular silhouette he has created thus far is the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 which has seen numerous colorways over the last three and a half years. Now that we are in 2020, the Yeezy colorways have yet to slow down and it really seems like the 350 V2 isn't going anywhere.

One of the most recent colorways to be revealed is the "Desert Sage" offering which is made unique thanks to its light green upper and orange highlights. According to Adidas, the sneaker will see a Global release on Saturday, March 14th. If you're looking to cop, full family sizing will be available at https://www.adidas.ca/yeezy. 

Kanye West and Adidas have shown no signs of slowing production on the wildly popular Yeezy Boost 350 V2s, and rumors suggest there are at least half a dozen colorways on tap for this spring. Among them, a smooth “Linen” joint that is sure to be a fan favorite.

Adidas has not revealed any official images or release details but you can get an idea of what to expect the leaked images embedded below.

Judging from the early looks that have surfaced thus far, it looks like the “Linen” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 will come equipped with a light tan/cream primeknit upper, not unlike some of the other Yeezys that have already released. What separates this pair from the other neutral toned Yeezys is that light blue sock liner, as swell as the shimmering (presumably reflective) streak that runs across the lateral portion of the silhouette.

As we know, these leaked images aren’t always an accurate representation of the colorway that finally makes it’s way to retailers, so we’ll keep you posted as soon as the official photos are revealed. Check out another batch of early looks below, and click here to preview the unreleased Yeezy 451.

Though the acts cannot be more stylistically separated, Westside Gunn, Conway, and Benny The Butcher of Griselda recently found common ground with the legendary Kanye West. With one practicing unapologetic gangsta rap and the other practicing heavily gospel-inspired religious music, it’s hard to imagine that a collaboration could come about organically these days. Yet the moment remains an impactful one for all parties, and further validation that Griselda is by far the most well-connected crew in the game. 

Westside took to Instagram to share a picture of the link-up, captioning it with the simple yet effective “GRISELDA X YE on MACHINE GUN BLACK birthday!!!!!” Curiously, the trio’s stop at Sunday Service came only days removed from a backstage meeting with Jay-Z, which found Hov and Conway engaging in a heart-to-heart conversation. The Machine detailed his experience chopping it up with a legend, an encounter that transpired directly following an emotional performance of “The Cow.”

“By the time I got to my last few bars I broke down in tears (which is nothin new to me lol) and when I got myself together and left stage HOV 1 of the first people to greet and hug me,” writes Conway. “As I was standing there wit tears in my eyes, I apologized for crying and shit and not staying poised, and he was like “nah n*** that was amazing! Don’t hold that in let it out, I felt that!!” Then we had a VERY interesting conversation, that I muted because I’m keeping that between me and the BIG homie.”

All things considered, those Griselda boys had a very Watch The Throne heavy weekend. In all seriousness, are they the most connected crew in the game? 

Kanye West‘s Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 has been reworked once again by sneaker customizer Huy Le, this time as part of a project for Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The special edition kicks pull on inspiration from Union Los Angeles’ wildly popular Air Jordan 1 collaboration – and if you ask me I think they were executed to perfection.

Just like the Union AJ1, black overlays contrast the off-white upper, while the splashes of red in the Boost midsole serve as a nod to the red heel of the exclusive collab that they are inspired by.

As a further play on the Union AJ1, the custom Yeezy 700s also come equipped with reverse stitch detailing around the ankle collar as well as yellow laces referencing the color of the ‘Union LA’ tag. 

Check out some additional looks in the IG posts embedded below, and click here to preview the “Los Angeles Lakers” Yeezy Boost 700 custom.

Kanye West and Adidas are expected to release two different Yeezy Boost 350 V2 colorways later this month, including a green-based “Desert Sage” version releasing ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, followed by a “Cinder” joint. The latter, which is much more in line with the neutral toned Yeezys we’ve come to expect, is on track to release on March 21st, according to sneaker source Yeezy Mafia.

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Similar to some other Yeezy Boost 350 V2s, this upcoming “Cinder” iteration appears to feature a combination of black and charcoal throughout the primeknit construction. Additional details include a timeless gum outsole which sits beneath a blacked out shell covering the beloved Boost cushioning. 

In addition to this colorway, there’s a more limited “Reflective Cinder” iteration that comes equipped with 3M accents on the streak that runs across both sides of the silhouette. Check out some detailed photos in the IG posts embedded below, and click here for a rundown of some of the other highly anticipated sneakers dropping in March.