Kanye West’s “Bully” Surpasses 477K Pre-Saves Ahead of January 30 Release
Kanye West is preparing to deliver his next solo album, Bully, following a tumultuous lead-up marked by delayed release dates and controversy. Originally announced in late 2024, the project faced multiple postponements throughout 2025, leaving fans frustrated. Despite past disappointments, anticipation remains high as 2026 begins, with nearly 500,000 Spotify users pre-saving the album in expectation of its release.
According to the streaming platform’s Global Top Countdown Chart, Bully ranks as the fourth-most pre-saved album. It trails only Joji’s Piss In The Wind, Gorillaz’s The Mountain, and Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights soundtrack. The album has 477,200 pre-saves, highlighting the sustained interest in Kanye West’s work even amid past controversies. A$AP Rocky’s upcoming Don’t Be Dumb has also climbed the pre-save charts, currently ranking sixth.
Fans now have reason for cautious optimism, as Kanye West’s team confirmed a January 30 release date. The announcement came through an email to customers who pre-ordered physical copies of Bully via bully.yeezy.com. The email included an option for order cancellation, sparking some concern, but it is likely a standard precaution rather than an indication of further delays.
The album’s tracklist has also been revealed, showing 13 songs split across two sides. Side one includes “PREACHER MAN,” “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” “LAST BREATH,” “WHITE LINES,” “I CAN’T WAIT,” “BULLY,” and “ALL THE LOVE.” Side two features “THIS ONE HERE,” “HIGHS AND LOWS,” “MISSION CONTROL,” “CIRCLES,” “DAMN,” and “LOSING YOUR MIND.” This official tracklist provides reassurance to fans that the album is approaching completion.
Questions have circulated about the potential use of AI in Bully, with speculation arising last year. Sources close to Kanye West have confirmed that no AI modifications will be applied to the project, ensuring the album remains fully representative of his vision.
With a confirmed release date and an official tracklist, Bully represents a critical moment in Kanye West’s career. Despite past delays and controversies, the album is poised to make a significant impact, giving fans new material after a period of uncertainty and anticipation.
