Has Kanye West Left Def Jam Records?

Saying “I’m off of it now” in response to being probed about his “10 contracts.”

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After speaking on his relationship with Kim Kardashian West, as well as throwing shade on Big Sean by saying that signing the rapper was “the worst thing” he’s done, those who have paid attention will notice that Kanye West also spoke about his relationship with Def Jam Records — or apparent lack of one — on the Drink Champs podcast.

Taking to the mic, ‘Ye said “I’m off of it now,” in response to being asked about his supposed 10 contracts. He goes on to note situations that evolved after being involved in “10 contracts,” and how “everybody that supposedly cared for me knew I had 10 contracts,” and that “one of my skill sets is not reading, one of my skill sets is not counting.”

So it seems that West may not be involved with the legendary record label anymore, one which has helped him release 10 studio albums including his most recent, DONDA. Kanye did not expand on what’s to follow, but perhaps this is yet another part of his big plan for the future of Kanye.

In other news, Rick Ross has announced his 11th studio album.

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