This archive report was first published on 5 July 2019.
On July 2nd, Kanye West and Charlie Wilson released a song titled 'Brothers' as part of the soundtrack for the new BET show 'Tales'. The song's lyrics suggest that Kanye is apologizing for past mistakes and seeking to repair his relationship with Jay Z.
Although Kanye has not confirmed whether the song is about Jay Z, the lyrics seem to point to a rocky relationship between the two. Kanye has a history of making songs about Jay Z, including the 2007 track 'Big Brother' from his 'Graduation' album.
The trouble between Kanye and Jay Z began several years ago, with a notable incident being when Jay Z and Beyoncé did not attend Kanye's wedding to Kim Kardashian. Kanye initially said he was not bothered by their absence, but later admitted that it hurt him.
Things escalated in 2016 when Kanye went on a rant about Jay Z and Beyoncé during one of his Saint Pablo tour shows. Jay Z responded to the incident in an interview, expressing his displeasure with Kanye's actions.
However, in 2017, Jay Z released his album '4:44', which included a song titled 'Kill Jay Z'. The song addressed Kanye's behavior and the hurt he caused Jay Z and his family.
Despite their past differences, Jay Z has said that he and Kanye are on speaking terms. The release of 'Brothers' suggests that Kanye may be seeking to make amends and repair their relationship.
