Thursday 8th November 2012 by Michael Baggs

Tags: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga's Kendrick Lamar duet, 'B*tch Don't Kill My Vibe' has premiered online. Listen to the track below.

The track was due to appear on Lamar's recently-released debut album but due to time demands, it was not possible for the pair to finish the track to deadline. Fans can now hear the hip-hop online - with a behind the scenes video showing Lady Gaga on tour and dancing on an airplane.

Speaking to fans in early October, Gaga explained her absence from album.

"I apologise to the fans that this situation with 'Partynausous' is confusing. To it clear it up I must explain this. When I collaborate with an artist i work solely with them, not with their camps or management. Its purely organic and creative."

Adding: "I love Kendrick dearly as a friend, but was not willing to compromise musically to the changes his team was making to my music. This is why I am not on his record. I have a very specific vision as a producer and songwriter, and I always have. That song will be released at a different time, for a different project."

The note ends, "I love you, and think you should check out his stuff because he is truly great. He's a good kid, its just sometimes a mad city."

Watch 'B*tch Don't Kill My Vibe' below.

Earlier this week Lady Gaga dedicated an unreleased demo, 'No Floods', to victims of Hurricane Sandy, after causing controversy with her choice of Halloween costume. 

The star was photographed topless and dressed as cannabis while out on the town celebrating with her make up artist.

Photos: a handful of Gaga's headline-grabbing 2012 antics