Rapper Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has once again postponed the release of his eleventh solo studio album, “‘Bully’,” further testing the patience of his fans. The album, which has faced multiple delays since its announcement in September 2024, is now scheduled to drop on Dec. 12, 2025, according to updates on digital streaming platforms like Spotify.
The album, announced during a performance in China and later heavily teased with singles and an AI-generated short film, was most recently set for a Nov. 7 release before being pushed back for a fifth time.
Ye has been notorious for his shifting timelines with album releases, a pattern seen with previous projects like Yeezus and the Vultures trilogy. Now an independent artist, he has full control over the album’s release, which some suggest makes the timeline even less certain, as he could scrap the project without contractual repercussions.
The rollout for “‘Bully'” has been unconventional and controversial. In March 2025, West released a short film version titled “‘Bully V1′” on YouTube, revealing that many of the vocals were AI-generated, a decision that drew significant criticism. He later expressed regret for using AI and indicated an intention to re-record the lyrics with his own vocals. He has also suggested he may not release the album on digital streaming platforms at all due to his views on the music industry.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, five songs from the project — “‘Beauty and the Beast,'” “‘Preacher Man,'” “‘Damn,'” “‘Last Breath'” and “‘Losing Your Mind'” — have been released as EPs to streaming services, giving fans a taste of the album’s sound, which has been described as similar to his 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak.
The album cover, a black-and-white photo of West’s son Saint wearing titanium grills, was revealed in October 2024. The title itself stems from a story West shared about his son kicking another child for being “weak.”
As the new December date approaches, fans remain hopeful but skeptical, with many online comments reflecting a lack of surprise at the continued delays. The album’s status remains “coming soon,” a phrase that has become a running theme in West’s recent release cycles.
