Ye is back in music mode, and fans are watching closely. The ever-unpredictable artist has just hinted that not only is he cooking up new material, but it could start rolling out this week. In a direct message to the fan page YeFanatics, he shared, “5 songs tonight, another 5 tomorrow, and more the day after. I’m currently working on the album. Please spread this message.”
This potential rollout comes as Ye returns to the studio spotlight after focusing on other creative projects and staying in headlines for all the wrong reasons. His musical silence has only heightened the anticipation, as longtime supporters wait for the next sonic shift.
In case you missed it, earlier this year, Ye dropped a visual-only album titled Bully, signaling a new phase in his artistry. He had initially mentioned that a full-length album would arrive by June 15, but that day came and went with no official release, adding to the mystery and speculation around the final product.
Fueling the chatter even more, an unreleased version of Ye’s next album, CUCK, was recently leaked by hackers. It first surfaced on Discord before being widely shared across YouTube and other parts of the internet. The platform eventually removed the content due to copyright strikes. The group behind the leak claimed their actions were meant as a protest, writing, “Forget Nazis. A 50 year old loser promoting fascism and hate speech. All proceeds from this group buy were donated to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.”
What’s more, Ye responded publicly to the leak, stating, “Somebody uploaded a drive and put it on YouTube, labeling it CUCK. It’s fascinating to observe how being blocked on DSPs, having songs leaked, and shows canceled… affirms everything I’m saying and the reasons behind it.”
The album has also attracted attention for its imagery and content. The cover of CUCK features visuals tied to white supremacy, and one song titled “Heil Hitler” was quickly pulled from streaming platforms after intense backlash. Ye has since pushed back at what he sees as double standards in the music industry.
Ye pointed to older songs still live on major platforms despite their explicit content. “While Rednecks by Randy Newman is still up, they’re literally keeping the nas down,” he posted. Fans of Ye have echoed that sentiment, referencing tracks like John Lennon’s “Woman is the Ner of the World” as examples of inconsistent rules.