Kanye West has officially released his new track titled “Bully.” The rapper debuted the much-anticipated song live on YouTube at approximately 12:00 AM on March 26, featuring collaborations with Travis Scott and Nine Vicious.
Bully Release Details
The “Bully” premiere comes after a lengthy buildup. West has been teasing this track since September 2024, shortly after launching his latest album, “Vultures 2,” in collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign.
Listening Session Highlights
- West played “Bully” during a live session.
- Included tracks during the session: “Runaway” and EsDeeKid’s “4 Raws.”
Background on “Bully”
Kanye previewed “Bully” along with other songs like “Preacher Man” and “Beauty and the Beast.” These previews were shared on Instagram and during live performances, including a notable set in Haikou, China, in 2024. Additionally, a short film titled “Bully V1,” featuring his son Saint, was released in 2025.
Interestingly, West initially claimed that a significant portion of “Bully” was created using artificial intelligence. However, he retracted that statement earlier this week.
Recent Controversies
Alongside his music career, West has faced serious legal challenges. In 2024, he was sued for alleged sexual battery and sexual assault by a former assistant and a model featured in one of his videos. The assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, later claimed in a 2025 update that she had gone into hiding due to alleged harassment orchestrated by West.
Social Media Backlash
In 2025, after attending the Grammys with his wife, Bianca Censori, West posted a series of controversial messages on X. These posts included expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler, which led to a suspension of his account in 2023 due to similar content.
Apology and Reflections
In 2026, West took out a full-page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal, apologizing for his previous statements and behaviors. He attributed his actions to bipolar disorder and a brain injury from a car accident in 2022, which he claims was misdiagnosed for a year.
His apology, however, did not address the serious allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The ad was funded through his company Yeezy, with support from CFO Hussein Lalani.
