“Life Of The Party” wasn’t on DONDA. André 3000 has now spoken about the failed collaboration.
André 3000 has commented on his contribution to Kanye West’s 2021 album DONDA, explaining why he wants to thank Drake.
Please no bad words, André
In the “New York Times” podcast, the Outkast rapper said that Drake played a crucial role in the release of the “Life Of The Party” feature. The track did not appear on West’s record as originally planned because the two collaborators disagreed on an aspect before its release.
“Ye was at a point where he didn’t want any swear words on the album. And I said, ‘Yeah, I’m okay with that. I have no problem with it if there are no swear words,” he said, initially being understanding. “But take me out of the song because I wrote it in this particular way.” The “Miss Jackson” singer initially agreed to a censored version. “I had no problem with the bleeped versions, but you have to put out the dirty version too,” he emphasized. “He told me, ‘I told my daughter I’m not going to have any swear words on the album.’ I said, ‘Yeah, man, definitely for the kids. So just take me out,’” André 3000 continued. The title cannot be found on the record, which has a strong religious influence.
“Drake ended up releasing it.”
In the song, Kanye West also took aim at Drake, with whom he had already been in a clinch for some time. The controversial pop star, who recently only wanted to be called “Ye,” waged a public feud against the Canadian musician. The reason for this was several disputes over the almost simultaneous release of their albums SCORPION and YE. West is also said to have announced Drake’s paternity without being asked. To get one over on the rapper, the “One Dance” singer simply played the unreleased piece on his radio show. “Drake ended up releasing it. So I kind of have to thank Drake for letting the song see the light of day,” André 3000 said.
“A lot of people probably think that Kanye made the song and released the diss part without me knowing,” he said. “But I had heard that part, and Kanye and I talked about it. I had my own feelings about it.” The songwriter stated that he questioned the decision to include the corruption: “I thought to myself, ‘Do you really want to do that in a song? It’s like shooting around at your mother’s funeral.’” Despite his concerns, Kanye just felt like it – and the part ended up in the final version.