"No Apologies" is a song by American rapper Consequence featuring fellow American rapper Kanye West. It was released on July 12, 2024, as a single via 192 Records.[1][2] The song was later included on Consequence's 2024 studio album Nice Doing Business With You. The track was produced by Consequence, and its release followed public discussion of rumors related to West’s return after a false departure.
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| Single by Consequence featuring Kanye West | ||||
| from the album Nice Doing Business With You | ||||
| Released | July 12, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Boom bap | |||
| Length | 2:37 | |||
| Label | 192 Records | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Consequence | |||
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Background and promotion
editA promotional clip previewing "No Apologies" appears in an archived video dated February 2024.[3] The single was officially released on July 12, 2024, with RapRadar documenting its arrival as a new release from Consequence featuring West.[4] The song was included on Consequence's second studio album, Nice Doing Business With You, which was officially released on September 27, 2024.[5]
Before the song's release, American rapper Rich the Kid claimed that West intended to quit rapping, later admitting the statement was for publicity.[1] TMZ later reported on the situation in an article being updated following the release of “No Apologies,” mentioning its lyrics.[6]
Composition and lyrics
editThe song features boom-bap production,[7] over which the two address their critics.[8] West provides a spoken intro and interlude in addition to assistance on the hook, while Consequence issues rap-based takes for the song.[1] Consequence's lyrics are described as braggadocious by RapRadar.[4] The structure centers on the contrast between West’s conversational interjections and Consequence’s more traditional verse‑focused approach.
Reception
edit"No Apologies" received positive reviews from critics. Music journalist Quincy Dominic gave the song a positive review on his website RatingsGameMusic, praising Consequence's lyrics and flow over the track's production.[9] Maciej Werner credited the song as being "a fresh preview of the album 'Nice Doing Business With You'" on the Polish music website Blenderrap.[10] Insomniac Magazine commended the duo's lyrics, entitling the track a 'sonic sizzler'.[11] HotNewHipHop's Elias Andrews described the single as being in a "nostalgic mood," despite West’s inconsistent output during the period.[8]
Credits and personnel
editCharts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| NZ Hot Singles Chart[13] | 13 |
References
edit- 1 2 3 Mendez, Marisa (2024-07-13). "Kanye West & Consequence Refuse To Back Down On New Collab 'No Apologies'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ Art, Pop Culture & (2024-07-14). "Kanye West and Consequence team up for bold new track 'No Apologies'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ "(🚨SNIPPET🚨) Consequence Ft. Kanye West - No Apologies". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- 1 2 Duong, Paul “Big Homie” (2024-07-12). "Consequence, Kanye West "No Apologies" - Rap Radar". Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ Paul, Bryson (2024-09-27). "Consequence Taps Ye, Chris Rock & YNW Melly For New Album". HOT 97. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
- ↑ Staff, T. M. Z. (2024-07-09). "Kanye West Says He's Quitting Rap Despite New Collabs Dropping". TMZ. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ "Consequence & Kanye West Reunite on New Song 'No Apologies': Listen". HipHop-N-More. 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- 1 2 Andrews, Elias (2024-02-28). "Consequence And Kanye West Confront Their Critics On "No Apologies" Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ Quincy (2024-06-21). "Consequence & Kanye West Reunite For "No Apologies"". RGM. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ "Consequence i Kanye West w nowym, wspólnym kawałku - BLENDERRAP" (in Polish). 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ mediamaverick (2024-07-12). "Consequence x Ye Offer "No Apologies"". Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ Consequence & Kanye West - No Apologies, 2024-07-12, retrieved 2026-02-14
- ↑ "Explore our 50 year history". aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz. Retrieved 2026-02-14.