Amidst Rumors of an AI Takeover, Ye’s ‘Bully’ Gets an Inspiring Update From Malik Yusef

Published 10/13/2024, 11:36 PM EDT

If someone wants to be as visionary as Ye, aka Kanye West, they might have to study the greats a million times over. But even then, reaching ‘Vultures’ rapper status is not exactly a given. For those trying to bask in the glow of his talent, just being a die-hard fan might get them close. Still, being Ye is not all glitz and glory, since controversies are like the uninvited guests that show up in every one of his new eras. Although his latest chapter with 'Bully' is no different with all that AI buzz, Malik Yusef has recently given fans some inspiration to brighten things up.

For those awaiting on ‘Bully’, this update might just bulldoze anything messing with the record's vibe.

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Ye’s longtime collaborator, Malik Yusef, who has been in the studio where the Atlanta rapper's upcoming album ‘Bully’ is being worked on, just gave fans a major energy boost on Instagram. Yusef, currently in Azabudai, Minato, Tokyo, shared a snap of himself in the suite studio with a caption that will have everyone ready to get up and hustle because like he said, “Y sleep when U could WIN!!!!!”

Yusef also served the advice of the day, saying, “dreams don’t come true, plans come true,” hinting that Ye’s ‘Bully’ is right on schedule. His go-to formula for success—dreams, plans, and execution—seems to be the ultimate guide for Ye's brand-new record. With this update confirming the crew is hard at work in the studio, the hype is through the roof would be an understatement. 

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As Ye and Yusef team up on ‘Bully’ to take fans on the wild ride of the ‘Vultures’ rapper’s solo journey, Yusef’s use of Grammy-related hashtags has everyone thinking about Ye’s next target, the upcoming Grammy stage.

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With AI rumors swirling around Ye’s upcoming solo album, ‘Bully,’ the vibe in his fandom was understandably tense. But now that ‘Vultures 1’ has taken off like never before, a lot of that worry has faded. The ‘Vultures’ rapper’s first volume has been submitted for two major nominations at the 2025 Grammys. If selected, ‘Vultures 1’ will be in the running for Album of the Year and Rap Album of the Year, competing with other top-tier artists.

Ye’s hit track ‘CARNIVAL’ has snagged four more Grammy submissions, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. If these nods turn into nominations, Ye will be up for a total of six Grammys this season, setting him up to deliver some serious competition to his fellow hip-hop contenders. Hence, thanks to Ye and Malik Yusef, this festive season has turned out to be the ultimate season of updates fans have been waiting for.

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What do you think of Malik Yusef's Instagram post about Ye's 'Bully'? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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