Overview
- West shared a handwritten Bully tracklist on X on Wednesday, writing “BULLY ON THE WAY NO AI” in his first direct response to AI concerns.
- In the days before his post, a leaked full album and an early vinyl copy drew backlash from fans who said songs sounded AI‑generated and unfinished, with “Preacher Man” cited as using old AI vocals on the physical.
- Reports on Thursday said listening parties were postponed because West is still working on mastering, leaving the timing of the commercial release unclear.
- The no‑AI pledge conflicts with West’s 2025 interview where he said he used AI tools like Audimee as part of his process, even as his manager and Yeezy associates now insist Bully contains no AI.
- Bully is slated to arrive via Gamma with Los Angeles SoFi Stadium dates next week, and early vinyl pressings can reflect older versions because records are manufactured weeks ahead of final streaming masters.