Despite their long-standing friendship, this is the first official collaboration between Kanye and Skepta. They previously connected in 2021, when Skepta hinted at a Kanye remix of his track “Piece of Mind” during Kanye’s *Donda* era. The two also shared moments at London Fashion Week in 2022 alongside Erykah Badu and Irina Shayk.
Skepta, who was credited as a songwriter on Kanye’s 2018 track “I Thought About Killing You,” has often praised Kanye for his innovative approach to music, stating in 2013, “Every time he brings a CD out, it might not be for everyone … but it’s always fresh, it’s always free.”
Kanye and Skepta’s past collaborations include their joint appearance at the 2015 BRIT Awards, where they performed “All Day” with other grime stars. Kanye also publicly acknowledged Skepta’s influence and contribution to the performance.
Stay tuned for more updates on whether “Cash Cow” will make it onto an official release.