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Ye Releases New Album 'Bully' Following Public Apology and Legal Developments

publication · 2026-03-27

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has premiered his new album 'Bully' via a YouTube livestream. The release follows his public apology for antisemitic remarks in a Wall Street Journal advertisement, where he cited medical issues from a 2002 car accident. The album features collaborations with Travis Scott and CeeLo Green, and includes samples from the Supremes and Stevie Wonder. Despite the livestream, the album was not available on major streaming platforms the following day. Ye is scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on April 1 and 3, 2026, and was recently ordered to pay $140,000 in a labor dispute case.

Key facts

  • Ye premiered his new album 'Bully' in a YouTube livestream on Thursday
  • The album features collaborations with Travis Scott and CeeLo Green
  • Ye recently placed a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal for antisemitic remarks
  • Ye is scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on April 1 and 3, 2026
  • A jury ordered Ye to pay $140,000 in a labor dispute case

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Artists

Institutions

  • Wall Street Journal
  • SoFi Stadium
  • Rolling Loud festival

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • Inglewood
  • Malibu

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