Kanye West Releases 'Father' Music Video Featuring Travis Scott, Directed by Wife Bianca Censori

The video for the track from West's new album 'Bully' features a surreal church setting with bizarre events unfolding.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:03am

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Kanye West has shared a music video for the song 'Father' from his recently released 12th studio album 'Bully'. The video, directed by his wife Bianca Censori, features a surreal church setting with a range of strange occurrences taking place around West as he performs the track, which includes a verse from collaborator Travis Scott.

Why it matters

The release of the 'Father' music video comes amid continued controversy surrounding West, who has faced backlash for a series of anti-Semitic comments over the past year. The video's unconventional style and Censori's directorial debut also add to the intrigue around West's latest creative output.

The details

The 'Father' video takes place in an earth-toned church setting, with West seated at the front as various bizarre events unfold around him. These include the arrest of a nun, a pageant queen being carried down the aisle, and someone performing card tricks that burst into flames. The video was directed by Censori, West's wife, using a single camera setup.

  • Kanye West released his 12th studio album 'Bully' on March 27, 2026.
  • The 'Father' music video was released alongside the album.

The players

Kanye West

An American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer who has released 12 studio albums, including his latest 'Bully'.

Travis Scott

An American rapper and record producer who is featured on the track 'Father' from Kanye West's 'Bully' album.

Bianca Censori

Kanye West's wife, who made her directorial debut with the music video for 'Father'.

James Blake

A British singer-songwriter and producer who was credited as a producer on Kanye West's 'Bully' album but has since asked to be removed from the credits.

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What they’re saying

“After further reflection, I've come to the realisation that I'm not a Nazi.”

— Kanye West

“The final result is 'not what I created'.”

— James Blake, Kanye West's collaborator

What’s next

Kanye West has announced an album launch show in Los Angeles on April 3, 2026, and confirmed more European tour dates for this year, marking his first headline shows on the continent in 12 years.

The takeaway

Kanye West's continued controversies and evolving creative output, including the surreal music video for 'Father' directed by his wife Bianca Censori, have kept the rapper at the center of public attention, for better or worse.