After three years of waiting, confusion, leaks, and livestreams, Kanye West, or Ye, as he now goes by, has finally released Donda 2 on major streaming platforms, reported Variety. Originally available only via the now-defunct Stem Player in 2022, the album was dubbed “lost album” by fans due to its limited access and unfinished state. Now, it’s been reintroduced with a fresh polish, new mixes, and official placement on Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music, under the artist name “Donda.”

First executively produced by rapper Future, Donda 2 is the sequel to Kanye’s 2021 tribute album Donda, named after his late mother. The original Donda 2 rollout was chaotic: the album was never released to traditional platforms, the tracks felt unfinished, and fans had to shell out USD200 for a Stem Player to hear it, a decision many saw as bold, others as frustratingly inaccessible.

Fast forward to 2025, and Kanye seems to have changed tack. In a surprise livestream earlier this week, he revealed that he was preparing the remixed album for official release. “I wanted to get the album out there,” he said during a listening party, describing Donda 2 as his first fully independent project, and one he wanted fans to experience without corporate filters.

The re-release includes 18 tracks, many featuring high-profile collaborators like XXXTENTACION, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Future, Playboi Carti, Baby Keem, and Migos. Fan-favourite tracks like Happy and Mr. Miagi now sound more refined, with clearer production and updated vocals. Some song titles and mixes have changed, adding a layer of surprise for fans revisiting the record.

Reactions on social media have ranged from pure elation to disoriented déjà vu. One user joked, “It’s 2022 and Ye has released Donda 2. It’s 2025 and he’s done it again.” Another called it “a rollercoaster,” but praised the hits for outweighing the misses.

Still, not everyone is satisfied, especially Apple Music users, who noted the album took longer to appear on their platform. “Where the hell is Donda 2 on Apple Music?” one user fumed.

Whether you loved or loathed the original rollout, one thing’s for sure: Donda 2 is finally here for everyone, and Ye fans are living for it, all over again.