The “characteristically chaotic” rollout of Kanye Westโs latest project has taken a definitive turn. After months of speculation, deleted dates, and cryptic snippets, the 48-year-old rapper has finally addressed the elephant in the room: Artificial Intelligence. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, March 25, West shared the official tracklist for his upcoming album, Bully, accompanied by a loud and clear disclaimer: “BULLY ON THE WAY NO AI.”
This pivot marks a significant U-turn from his stance in early 2025. During an interview with Justin Laboy, West had previously championed AI as “the next version of sampling,” even demonstrating how tools like Audimee could transform vocals. However, the narrative has shifted. Whether itโs a response to purist fan backlash or a creative change of heart, the “Yeezy” campโincluding manager Peter Jideonwo and former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulosโhas spent the last few weeks reinforcing that Bully is a purely human endeavor.
A 13-Track Odyssey
The revealed tracklist confirms 13 songs, featuring titles fans have been chasing since his 2024 listening event in Haikou, China. Highlights include the soulful “Beauty and the Beast” and the gospel-tinged “Preacher Man.” The project is now slated for a March 30 release via the independent company Gamma, following a series of missed deadlines that saw the original January 30 date pass without a sound.
The Man Behind the ‘Bully’
The road to Bully hasn’t just been musically turbulent; itโs been deeply personal. Following a series of highly controversial and offensive statements in early 2025, West recently took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal. In a rare moment of vulnerability, he attributed his recent behavior to a combination of bipolar disorder and a previously undiagnosed frontal-lobe injury stemming from his near-fatal 2002 car crash.
As he “finds his way home,” Bully feels less like just another album and more like a high-stakes attempt at artistic and personal reclamation.
| Project Feature | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Album Title | BULLY |
| Tracklist Count | 18 Songs (Updated from initial 13) |
| Production Tech | NO AI CONFIRMED |
| Key Tracks | Sisters and Brothers, Bully, Preacher Man, Beauty and the Beast, Last Breath. |
| Release Window | Expected March 30, 2026 (via Gamma) |
| Personal Context | Documented through WSJ apology & Bully V1 short film. |
Source: Official X/Twitter Post by @kanyewest
Tracklist:
Sisters and Brothers
Whatever Works
Father
All the Love
I Can’t Wait
Bully
Mama’s Favorite
Punch Drunk
This a Must
Outside
Preacher Man
White Lines
Circles
This One Here
King
Beauty and the Beast
Damn
Last Breath
