Kanye West Delays 11th Album BULLY Again Amid Rolling Singles and Leaks
Kanye West has once again pushed back the release of his 11th studio album, BULLY. Originally announced in China in September 2024, the project has now seen five different release dates. According to NFR Podcast, the latest date is set for December 12, though fans remain skeptical. At this point, the exact release timeline remains uncertain, with the rollout resembling previous unpredictable drops like Roddy Ricch’s THE NAVY ALBUM and A$AP Rocky’s DON’T BE DUMB.
BULLY was first expected on June 15, coinciding with North West’s birthday, but the release did not materialize. Instead, Kanye dropped a three-song EP on June 20, featuring “PREACHER MAN,” “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” and “DAMN.” Fans viewed “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” as the first official glimpse of the album. On July 4, he followed up with two more singles, “LAST BREATH” and “LOSING YOUR MIND,” further teasing the project without delivering a full release.
The album’s release was then tentatively scheduled for July 25, but fans were once again left waiting. Subsequent delays moved the date to September and then to November. A Spotify countdown was set to end on November 7, but the album did not drop, leaving anticipation high and uncertainty lingering. As Kanye now operates independently, he faces no label constraints, which adds to the unpredictability, as he could indefinitely postpone or scrap the project without contractual repercussions.
Some hope emerged recently after a full song featuring Kodak Black leaked on social media. Tentatively titled “Bulletproof” due to its sampling of La Roux’s 2009 hit, the track received positive reception from listeners. However, it has not been confirmed as part of the BULLY album. For now, fans continue to speculate about the album’s content and final release, while Kanye’s rolling singles and leaks keep the conversation alive.
Despite repeated delays, Kanye West maintains a strong following eager for BULLY. The sporadic release of singles, combined with leaks and speculation, keeps fans engaged while reinforcing the unpredictability of his independent approach. Whether the album arrives on the latest announced date or faces yet another delay, anticipation for BULLY remains intense across the music world.
