Kanye West declares 'Bully' album more meaningful than his past releases

Kanye West Bully album Urban One Summit mental health chart success

During the Urban One Summit, Kanye West (Ye) called in live after an introduction by Gamma CEO Larry Jackson. He thanked the radio community and said the success of his newly released album Bully means more to him than his earlier landmark albums Graduation and Watch The Throne. West framed the achievement as a personal victory after a year‑long mental‑health episode, describing the album’s chart performance as a “success story” for people dealing with similar crises.

Bully debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, topped both the Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts, moved 152,000 album‑equivalent units in its first week and has amassed more than 600 million Spotify streams. The record was released through Gamma, giving West ownership of his masters and full creative control.

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BULLY · Bully · Colby Colb · Gamma · Kanye West · Larry Jackson · Urban One Summit

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[● 2 SOURCES] Kanye West experienced a mental‑health episode during the album’s production, describing it as a manic episode. www.complex.com · ratingsgamemusic.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kanye West said BULLY's success means more to him than his previous albums such as Graduation. ratingsgamemusic.com · www.hotnewhiphop.com · www.complex.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] BULLY accumulated over 600 million Spotify streams. ratingsgamemusic.com
[● 3 SOURCES] BULLY debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. ratingsgamemusic.com · www.hotnewhiphop.com · www.complex.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kanye West thanked fans during a call to the Urban One Summit hosted by Gamma CEO Larry Jackson. ratingsgamemusic.com · www.hotnewhiphop.com · www.complex.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kanye West apologized for past antisemitic remarks, stating he is no longer a Nazi or antisemite. www.complex.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] BULLY moved 152,000 album‑equivalent units in its debut week. ratingsgamemusic.com
[● 3 SOURCES] BULLY topped the Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts. ratingsgamemusic.com · www.hotnewhiphop.com · www.complex.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Kanye West said the success of his album 'Bully' means more to him than his earlier albums 'Graduation' and 'Watch The Throne'. 1053rnb.com · hot1009.com · rnbphilly.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kanye West called into the Urban One Summit live during a panel hosted by Larry Jackson of Gamma. 1053rnb.com · hot1009.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The album 'Bully' was released through Gamma, giving Kanye West ownership of his masters and full creative control. ratingsgamemusic.com · www.complex.com