Kanye West Changes His Stage Name to "Ye" Ahead of 'Yandhi' Album Release

The being formerly known as Kanye West now wants to be called “Ye.”

The rapper made this announcement on his Twitter ahead of his appearance tonight (Sept. 29) on Saturday Night Live which coincides with release of his new album, Yhandi.

“The being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE,” the rapper/fashion designer tweeted Saturday morning, stirring mixed reactions from fans all over the world.

Billboard adds that he will perform on the season premiere of SNL with host Adam Driver, and his Yhandi album is expected to drop sometime during the episode.

See his tweet below.