Kanye West has again thrust his long-discussed entry into the adult entertainment industry back into the spotlight, tweeting on Thursday that he remains committed to launching his own porn studio, Yeezy Porn.

In a tweet posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account, West wrote:

“Ok I now signed up for Brazzers and Blacked. Pornhub should not be free and all the actors and actresses should receive residuals like musicians do.
I appreciate porn stars so much.
When I really get Yzy porn going ima change things to make us all more money and get more respect for the joy y’all bring the world.
Thank you to all the pornstars that kept me out of trouble and kept me from having kids early.
I’m a nerd I needed y’all
Big love and acknowledgment from Yeezy.”

The post marks West’s latest public statement about Yeezy Porn, a venture he first teased in 2024 when a representative confirmed he was “dead set” on establishing a high-production-value adult film studio. Reports at the time indicated that West was in discussions with AVN Hall of Famer Mike Moz, known for his work as casting director at Vixen Media Group, to lead the project.

While early reports hinted at a potential launch in the summer of 2024, West went quiet after receiving backlash online, with critics accusing him of trivializing sex work and questioning the motivations behind the venture. His return to the topic today has reignited interest — and debate — within the adult entertainment industry and beyond.

Kanye West’s tweet touched on key industry issues, particularly the lack of residual income for adult performers, a concern long voiced by actors and advocacy groups alike. Unlike musicians or film actors, who often receive royalties for repeat views or listens, most adult performers are paid flat rates without any long-term earnings from the content in which they appear.

“Pornhub should not be free,” West wrote. “All the actors and actresses should receive residuals like musicians do.”

While his ideas align with broader calls for fair compensation and respect for adult performers, it remains to be seen what concrete steps West will take to bring Yeezy Porn to life. No official launch date, business structure, or production model has been confirmed.

Industry insiders have expressed both skepticism and cautious optimism about West’s potential involvement.

“Kanye has the platform and the cultural influence to change perceptions — but launching a studio in this space takes more than ambition,” one adult industry insider said. “If he’s serious about performer rights and compensation, that’s something the industry absolutely needs.”

For now, Yeezy Porn remains more a vision than a reality — but West’s public statements suggest he’s not letting go of the idea.