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Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West reveals KKK-inspired 'WW3' album cover and tracklist following Bianca Censori fallout
Kanye West has ignited a fresh wave of controversy following the reveal of the artwork for his upcoming album WW3, which features imagery inspired by Ku Klux Klan robes. The cover depicts two masked figures in white hoods posing in front of hay bales, a visual that has drawn immediate backlash for its racially provocative and inflammatory symbolism. Photo: X The album announcement was made by DJ Akademiks, who revealed on April 2 that the project was set to release today. The unveiling comes just weeks after West dropped his last album BULLY. The WW3 tracklist includes provocative titles such as "Hitler Ye And Jesus" and "Free Diddy", continuing a pattern of controversial themes that has become synonymous with West's recent output. Photo: X During a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, West appeared wearing a black hooded outfit resembling a KKK robe, further aligning his current aesthetic and messaging with highly inflammatory imagery. The interview mirrored many of his unfiltered X (formerly Twitter) rants, marked by erratic statements and polarising views. West also uses the album to publicly address his recent personal issues with partner Bianca Censori. On the track titled "Bianca", the rapper claims she left him following one of his outbursts on social media. Lyrics detail an emotional fallout, including her alleged panic attack and an episode where West tracked her using the Maybach app. "My baby she ran away / But first she tried to get me committed / [...] She's having a panic attack and she is not liking the way that I tweeted," West raps. Whether WW3 is officially released today remains unconfirmed, as West has a history of announcing projects that face delays or sudden cancellations.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Announces His ‘Bully' Album Will Be Released On North West's Birthday
Kanye West has announced that the release date for his highly-anticipated studio album, Bully, will coincide with a special occasion, his daughter North West's birthday. In an interview with Justin LaBoy following his brief, yet controversial, appearance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, the rapper revealed that his eleventh studio album will be released on June 15, which will also mark his eldest daughter's 12th birthday. Ye explained that his reasoning behind choosing that specific date spurred from North's affinity for Bully, a body of work the Chicago native says is her personal favorite of his, to date. Kanye previously credited North with inspiring his musical resurgence and was the catalyst behind the creation of Bully. 'This little girl made me love music again,' he captioned a post on Instagram of the two in the studio. 'She asked me to make beats for her. I got back on the ASR Chopped up beats for album and chopped every beat with my bare hand for BULLY.' During his chat with Laboy, the 47-year-old also previewed new music from Bully, and spoke on using AI while creating the album. Plans for Bully were initially revealed in September 2024 during a listening event for Vultures 2, West's collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign. He would share two songs presumed to appear on the album, 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Preacher Man,' in October 2024. However, neither song has yet to be released on streaming services. Born in 2013, North West, 11, has already proved that musical talent runs deep in her blood, as she's showcased her talents on tracks such as 'TALKING' from Vultures 1, as well as the single 'BOMB' featuring her younger sibling, Chicago West, and rapper Yuno Miles. See snippets of Kanye West's new music and his interview with Justin LaBoy below. More from Ye Believes People "Can't Ever Count Out" Drake After Losing Rap Beef To Kendrick Lamar Ye Explains Why He Declined Invitation To Donald Trump's Inauguration Don Lemon Responds To Ye Accusing Him Of Igniting "Kicked Out" Of Grammys Rumor
Express Tribune
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jim Jones fuels feud with Cam'ron while promoting Kanye West's album
Jim Jones intensified his ongoing feud with Cam'ron on Sunday by sharing a photo of himself with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and Justin Laboy in Tokyo. The post, which was accompanied by Jones hyping Ye's highly anticipated 'BULLY' album, included a subliminal warning to his rival. Jones captioned the image, 'We out here playin BULLY BALL,' while emphasizing the importance of self-belief. Jones also expressed his admiration for Ye's work, urging other artists to avoid releasing albums at the same time as 'BULLY', calling it 'a big problem' for the music industry. He referred to Ye as "THE REAL BILLY GOAT" and stated, 'We not takin no for answers we are th BULLY.' In a message that appeared to reference his ongoing spat with Cam'ron, Jones added, 'Respectfully… the eagle has spread its wings again time to attack.' He also shared a photo of Ye wearing a Dipset chain.
