Ye Reveals ‘Bully’ Album Title Is Inspired By Son Saint’s Behavior
Ye is in press mode as he gears up for the release of new album, Bully.
During a recent sit-down with Justin LaBoy on his Respectfully podcast, the Chicago native discussed Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap feud, declining an invite to Pres. Trump’s 2025 inauguration, and the inspiration behind the Bully album title. According to the “No More Parties In LA” rapper, his 9-year-old son, Saint’s, own bullying behavior influenced his decision to bestow his 11th solo studio album with the title.
The artist formerly known as Kanye West went on to describe speaking to his son after witnessing him bully another kid.
“My son was playing with some kid, and then he kicked him,” Ye revealed. “And I asked my son, I said, ‘why did you do that?’ and he said, ‘cuz he weak,’ and I was like, ‘this man is really a bully.'”
He later looked to his team for confirmation, asking, “Don’t Saint do that? He just kick everybody and, like, push ’em over.”
“I wonder where he get that from,” Justin sarcastically responded, causing the Yeezy founder to chuckle. “Which parent? Definitely young Ye.”
Ye’s children have served as key inspirations for the artist’s upcoming body-of-work, as he was also recently seen in the studio with his first born, daughter North West, crediting her with making him “love music again.” The album is also set to be released on her birthday, June 15. Check out the Q&A with Justin LaBoy below.
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