Ye Announces 'Bully (Deluxe)' Release Date Alongside New Visuals

The multidisciplinary artist locks in a June release for the expanded version of his twelfth studio album.

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  • Ye has officially revealed the release date for the upcoming deluxe edition of his album Bully
  • The announcement arrived alongside the surprise drop of a new single and music video titled GEMINI SEASON
  • Bully (Deluxe) is scheduled to officially land on digital streaming platforms on June 19, 2026

Ye is officially gearing up to expand his latest musical era with the announcement of Bully (Deluxe). Celebrating his 49th birthday, the multidisciplinary artist surprise-dropped a new track and music video titled “GEMINI SEASON,” using the project’s YouTube description to confirm the official release date for the album’s upcoming deluxe iteration. Following the original record’s debut earlier this year, the next chapter of the Bully rollout is locked to arrive later this month.

A detailed look at the surprise release reveals a provocative visual project directed by and starring Ye’s wife, Bianca Censori. The track itself delivers a brief, drumless sonic arrangement driven by heavy horn and wind instrumentation, featuring Ye’s signature melodic vocal delivery. The accompanying music video has quickly sparked internet conversation, showcasing Censori in a white corset before transitioning into abstract, headline-grabbing imagery.

The deluxe announcement arrives as Ye continues his overseas performance tour, most recently celebrating his birthday on stage in Amsterdam before heading to Tbilisi, Georgia. The expanded project looks to build upon the foundation of Bully, which originally dropped on March 28, 2026, via YZY and Gamma, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. While a full tracklist has not yet been formalized, “GEMINI SEASON” is highly anticipated to anchor the new deluxe additions.

The Bully (Deluxe) album drops June 19, 2026

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