Here’s How Fans Are Reacting to Ye’s Surprise ‘Bully’ Album Short Film: ‘That S–t Sounded Nuts’
Ye (formerly Kanye West) surprised fans with the leaked release of his Bully album early Wednesday (March 19), which became available on a file-sharing app through a short film directed by the rapper himself.
The 30-minute wrestling-themed flick was edited by rap video dignitary Hype Williams and stars Ye’s eldest son, Saint West.
There are 11 tracks showcased in total, including previously teased records such as the Kden Drip-sampling “Preacher Man,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Highs and Lows” and “Close to You.” Playboi Carti and Ty Dolla $ign are the lone features on the album closer “Melrose.”
The project drew a polarizing reaction due to Ye’s antisemitic tirades and hate speech, as well as his support for Diddy and since-deleted attacks on Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s children. Others were willing to overlook his recent behavior and enjoyed the project, as he recalled some of his 2000s brilliance chopping up soul samples and themes from 808s & Heartbreak.
“Of course BULLY is sonically the greatest s–t Kanye has worked on in years lmao,” one person wrote to X. “This clown is so annoying dawg.”
Another replied, “I will never listen to his crap let alone support it. You don’t have to intentionally hurt folks to promote your music. Time out for rewarding bad behavior.”
Don’t expect the project to land on streaming services anytime soon. “I may stop using DSPs cause streams are fake and the French and Jewish record labels treat artists like prostitutes,” he wrote.
However, it appears West will be turning his focus to his next solo effort, which looks to be Donda 2 — a sequel to his 2021 album named after his late mother.
Find more fan reactions to Bully below.
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Billboard
