Kanye West is
reportedly threatening to release a David Bowie covers album following the
“Starman” singer’s unexpected death last week.
Update: Over
9,250 people have now signed the petition
This is only a
rumour at present, with nothing confirmed by either the rapper or anyone
connected with him, but that hasn’t stopped a petition emerging to stop him
going all Ziggy Stardust on us. Blame The Daily Star for sparking the
speculation. The tabloid claims that West has been busy laying down his tribute
to Bowie with versions of hits such as “Rebel Rebel” and “Heroes”.
“Some are straightforward covers with Kanye actually
singing. On others he is rapping with his own lyrics over Bowie’s music,” an
unnamed “source” told the paper. The report also alleges that West believes
“the torch” of musical innovation has been passed to him, which predictably has
Bowie’s fans up in arms.
To date more
than 750 people have signed Peter Piranha’s petition, “Stop Kanye West recording
covers of David Bowie’s music” with protesters branding Yeezy a “talentless
arsewipe” who “couldn’t lace David’s boots”.
Others have been
recalling West’s divisive rendition of Queen’s classic hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”
at Glastonbury and accusing the rapper of “cashing in on Bowie’s death”.
