“Paul McCartney Who?” Kanye Collaboration Sparks Hilarious Twitter Reaction

It has been announced in recent days that Kanye West has reportedly recorded a new song with Paul McCartney and Rihanna, but the news has boggled a number of Twitter users. The song, which has been recorded for Kanye’s new album and is called Only One has revealed how little modern day social media users know about The Beatles. The song was co-written by West and McCartney and is a tribute to Kanye’s mother, Donda, who died in 2007.

Who is this Paul McCartney???? He boutta blow up thanks to Kanye!!! — ur bae (@BaeAsHell) January 2, 2015

She later added...

why am I getting so much hate? I didn't know people used to listen to beatles in the 60 — ur bae (@BaeAsHell) January 3, 2015

Kanye has a great ear for talent. This Paul McCartney guy gonna be huge. — Desus Nice (@desusnice) January 1, 2015

Kanye always bringing out new talent; first Chief Keef now Paul McCartney. I sincerely hope he signs him. — K. D. Offor (@kachdaddy) January 3, 2015

who tf is paul mccartney???!??! this is why i love kanye for shining light on unknown artists — :/ (@CurvedDaily) January 2, 2015

'WHAT SORT OF WORLD ARE WE LIVING IN WHERE PEOPLE KNOW WHO KANYE IS BUT NOT PAUL MCCARTNEY' @ChloeSlaters knows the struggle — kasia (@KasiaDilenardo) January 3, 2015

Congrats to this Sir Paul McCartney kid Kanye signed to GOOD Music. Might be the next Big Sean — God's Son, Track 3 (@BigGhostLtd) January 3, 2015

Kanye West fans are asking who Paul McCartney is & are predicting Paul will soon be famous cuz Kanye made a duet with him. The end is near! — Jim (@Jimparedes) January 3, 2015

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