Overview
- On the And The Writer Is podcast, Foster said West's name does not appear on the official writing credits for the song.
- Streaming credits list David Foster, Tom Keane, and Cynthia Weil as the sole writers, confirming West holds no composition share.
- Foster recounted that West sought 50% of the writing, he was open to the deal, and Weil refused, saying West would get nothing.
- Coverage says the lack of publishing likely cost West millions, with the single peaking at No. 15 on the Hot 100 and generating roughly 1.5 billion streams.
- The renewed attention lands as West prepares to release Bully on January 30, a 13-track album that outlets report features no guest appearances.