Kanye West Drops First Solo Album in Five Years

The 18-track project 'BULLY' features collaborations with Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, and Don Toliver.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:18am

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Kanye West has released his first solo album in five years, titled 'BULLY'. The 18-track project includes features from Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, and Don Toliver. West also held a listening event for the album that was live-streamed on YouTube. Prior to the release, West shared the album's tracklist online and issued an apology through The Wall Street Journal for his past controversial remarks.

Why it matters

Kanye West is one of the most influential and polarizing figures in hip-hop, and the release of a new solo album is a major event in the music industry. The album's content and collaborations will be closely analyzed by fans and critics alike, as West continues to navigate his public persona and artistic evolution.

The details

West's new album 'BULLY' is his first solo project since 2021's 'Donda'. In the intervening years, he has collaborated with Ty Dolla $ign on their two-part series 'Vultures'. The 18-track 'BULLY' features guest appearances from Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, and Don Toliver. West also released a music video for his collaboration with Travis Scott, which was reportedly directed by Bianca Censori.

  • Kanye West released 'BULLY' on March 28, 2026.
  • West last released a solo album, 'Donda', in 2021.

The players

Kanye West

An American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer who is one of the most influential and controversial figures in the music industry.

Travis Scott

An American rapper, singer, and record producer who has collaborated with Kanye West on the new album 'BULLY'.

CeeLo Green

An American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer who has also collaborated with Kanye West on the new album 'BULLY'.

Don Toliver

An American rapper and singer who has collaborated with Kanye West on the new album 'BULLY'.

Bianca Censori

The reported director of the music video for Kanye West's collaboration with Travis Scott on the 'BULLY' album.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not asking for sympathy or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness. I write today to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home.”

— Kanye West

What’s next

Fans and critics will closely analyze the content and collaborations on Kanye West's new album 'BULLY' to see how it fits into his evolving artistic and public persona.

The takeaway

The release of Kanye West's first solo album in five years is a highly anticipated event in the music industry, as the influential and controversial rapper continues to push boundaries and navigate his public image.