Kanye West appears ready to revisit the BULLY era with an expanded edition of the album. The rapper has repeatedly teased BULLY Deluxe over the past two months, with the latest update pointing to a June 19 release date—although longtime Ye fans know release schedules can change quickly.
The most concrete information arrived on June 8, shortly after West completed the second night of his sold-out birthday concerts at GelreDome Stadium in Arnhem, Netherlands. Alongside the release of new single “GEMINI SEASON,” the description of the song’s music video stated that BULLY Deluxe would arrive on June 19.
That announcement followed months of speculation. Rumors first intensified on April 3, when attendees at an after-party following Ye’s second SoFi Stadium performance heard an unreleased collaboration with Don Toliver. The track was widely believed to be intended for a deluxe version of BULLY.
Just two days later, on April 5, Ye’s label Gamma publicly fueled anticipation by posting a celebratory graphic highlighting the album’s commercial success alongside a simple message: “Bully Deluxe on the way.”
The original BULLY arrived on March 28 through YZY and Gamma and quickly became one of West’s biggest commercial launches of the decade. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 152,000 equivalent album units, finishing behind BTS’ Arirang. Its impact extended beyond the albums chart, as 16 of the project’s 18 tracks entered the Billboard Hot 100 during release week.
Despite the June 19 date attached to “GEMINI SEASON,” major details about BULLY Deluxe remain unknown. West has not revealed a tracklist, cover art, running time, or guest features. The Don Toliver collaboration remains one of the few songs strongly linked to the expanded edition.
Fans are also approaching the release date cautiously. Several projects throughout West’s career have experienced delays, revisions, or last-minute changes after official announcements.
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