Kanye West Links With James Turrell, Prompting Drake Sneak Diss Theories

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Kanye's been talking to someone Drake is very familiar with lately.

If you follow Kanye West on Twitter, then you know he likes to make known to the world when he is speaking to people that he thinks are important. That trend was never truer this morning when Kanye took to Twitter to share a screenshot of a three-way call between James Turrell and Norman Foster. While to some this may have just been a bit of a flex, there could actually be a Drake connection.

Turrell, who is an installation artist known for experimenting with light and space, was a huge inspiration for Drake's "Hotline Bling" video which completely borrows from Turrell's aesthetic. Kanye has referenced Turrell in the past, saying "we all will live in Turrell spaces," on Twitter just a week ago. 

While his talks with Turrell could be a subtle shot at Drake, the inclusion of Foster in his call throws that conspiracy into question. A quick rundown of Foster's work shows that he is one of the most esteemed architects in the world and is responsible for London's Millennium Bridge, Apple's ring-shaped campus, and latest version of Wembley Stadium. Ye has made it clear in the past that he's interested in architecture so maybe he's got something in the works.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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