North West Steals the Show in Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Talking’ Video: Watch

If Ye is to be believed, Vultures 2, the follow-up to the Billboard 200-topping album Vultures 1, is set to drop on Friday, May 3. But in the event the album does not pop up on streamers at the end of this week, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and Ty have delivered a video for Vultures 1‘s third single, “Talking,” to keep fans satiated.

Hewing closely to the muted black and grey tones developed for the group’s overall aesthetic, the video looks like the other visuals the duo have delivered so far with one big (or small) exception: North West plays a starring role. Not only does Ye’s eldest daughter make a show-stealing appearance, she’s credited as the video’s writer and director. Aus Taylor, who has worked with Ye in the past and photographed the album covers for Vultures 1 & 2, is credited as co-director.

The video follows North as she performs her fan-favorite verse in various locations: A basketball court, a boxing ring, in a field standing next to a vulture (because, of course), hanging out of the roof of a drop top sports car, and at dinning table with friends. Then, the beat changes and Ty takes over, singing the latter part of the song which has been dubbed “Once Again.” The video fades out with Ye standing on a mountaintop as the clouds roll in and a vulture flies over him.

Released on February 10 after multiple delays, Vultures 1 managed to top the Billboard 200 despite controversy surrounding its distribution. On February 15, FUGA, the company that originally distributed the album, released a statement saying it was working on having the album removed from streaming services because its release violated its terms of service. The album was eventually re-released via Label Engine and birthed the No. 1 Hot 100 single “Carnival” featuring Rich the Kidd and Playboi Carti.

Watch the video for “Talking” below:

Damien Scott

Billboard