Ye Drops Surprise ‘BULLY V1’ Album And Short Film Starring Son, Saint West
Ye is shaking up the music world yet again — surprising fans with a brand new 30-minute album and a short film starring his son, Saint West.
The album, which the rapper formerly known as Kanye West had teased on Tuesday (March 18) as unfinished and partially vocalized through AI technology, takes a bold and experimental approach to his artistry.
“BULLY film,” West tweeted, alongside his announcement, revealing as well, that the album was still a work in progress, and half of its vocals were generated by artificial intelligence.
Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ye even confessed, “I ma resting cause I actually hate AI now,” before hinting at his desire to see how fans would respond to the unusual mix of man and machine.
In typical Yeezy fashion, West also asked fans on social media whether they would prefer to hear DONDA 3 or VULTURES 3 first, signaling that he’s already hard at work on yet another set of new projects.
Accompanying the album is a powerful Hype Williams-directed black-and-white short film, which features Saint West standing in the middle of a boxing ring, battling a series of adult opponents.
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The rapper previously announced that his BULLY album would be arriving on June 15, the same day as his eldest daughter North West’s 12th birthday.
The unexpected drop from the rap star came on the backend of a lengthy social media tirade in which he dissed a plethora of major music stars, including JAY-Z and Beyonce, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Cardi B, and more.
Ye has always been able to rely on the public’s love for his music but, in light of the hitmaker’s increasing volatility, it’s too soon to say if that trend will continue.