Ye's New Album: A Journey Through Struggles and Art

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has revealed that his 12th studio album, Bully, will be released on March 20. The album comes under a new deal with Gamma, an independent music company.

Album Background

• Development: The album has been in the works for over three years.
• Short Film: A companion short film was released in March 2025, edited by Hype Williams and starring Ye's son, Saint West.

Recent Controversies

Ye made headlines with a public apology in the Wall Street Journal, addressing:

• Past antisemitic remarks
• Struggles with bipolar disorder
• Controversial actions, including selling swastika merchandise
• Letting down the Black community

Not Mentioned: His current legal troubles, such as a lawsuit from his former assistant.

Album Description

In a press release, Ye describes Bully as:

• A journey through his internal struggles with remorse, memory, ego, faith, and consequence.
• Not an apology or a bid for redemption, but a way to tell his story through music.

Previous Work

• Donda 2: Released in 2022 via the Stem Player, a device he created. Later edited and re-released in 2025 under his brand, YZY.
• Ad Space: Ye paid for ad space in the Wall Street Journal to share his message.