Kanye West shifts his album date yet again as hip-hop braces for big releases from Nas, DJ Premier, and 21 Savage.

Surprise, surprise—Ye has once again pushed back the release of his long-discussed album BULLY. The latest delay appeared on Spotify’s countdown clock, confirming that the project won’t be arriving as previously scheduled.

At this point, BULLY has collected more missed release dates than some artists have full discographies. Earlier targets included September 26, November 7, and December 12, all of which came and went without a proper rollout.

Ye began teasing BULLY roughly a year ago with a flurry of snippets, videos, and singles, including “PREACHER MAN,” “DAMN,” and “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.” Along the way, the album has cycled through several potential titles—from the controversial CUKKK to In a Perfect World. As usual, Ye’s creative process seems to be unfolding publicly, chaotically, and on its own terms.

The old target date, December 12, 2025, would’ve placed BULLY in the ring with two major hip-hop releases: Nas and DJ Premier’s highly anticipated Light-Years and 21 Savage’s newly announced WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?. I fully understand Ye deciding to slide away from that release date.

Still, given Ye’s history, it’s fair to wonder whether this date will stick. If you’re betting on BULLY actually dropping on January 30th, the odds feel closer to +1000 than even money. But with Ye, unpredictability is part of the show—and fans will keep watching the countdown clock, hoping this time it hits zero and stays there.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.