Kanye West Creates Buzz with Teaser of "TINA" Collab with The Game
In a surprise move, Kanye West has set the internet abuzz by hinting at an upcoming collaboration with The Game, inspired by none other than Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles.
Shared in the early hours of Tuesday, West offered a sneak peek of The Game in the studio laying down vocals for the track dubbed "TINA." Produced by West himself, the song kicks off with a sample of Knowles' powerful "Spirit Tunnel" moment from a recent appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show."
The Game's verses touch on themes of stress, nerves, and taking shots, drawing listeners in before Kanye West joins in with his signature flow. The track features a clever mix of lyrics, leading to a seamless segue into a snippet of Tina Turner's classic hit, "What's Love Got to Do with It."
Prior to dropping this surprising teaser, Kanye West had fans scratching their heads with a series of enigmatic social media posts tagging The Game and Tina Knowles. These posts included a banana emoji with a cryptic caption, a screenshot hinting at a message exchange, and a clip of Knowles' powerful walk through the tunnel.
The teaser left fans both intrigued and bewildered, prompting varied reactions online. Some fans marveled at the creativity and anticipation, while others expressed confusion and a longing for the "old Kanye."
As both Kanye West and The Game are deep into their album-making processes, the inclusion of "TINA" remains a mystery. The Game recently acknowledged Kanye West's influence in motivating him to push forward with his own album, highlighting the strong creative synergy between the two artists.