Overview
- Kanye West briefly joined Deon Cole onstage at the Hollywood Improv on December 27 and answered a question about what’s next with two words: “New album.”
- Coverage is based on Cole’s Instagram clip of the moment, and there has been no official announcement, tracklist, or release date from West.
- It remains unclear whether the comment refers to Bully, the oft-delayed project with an active Spotify pre-save link and reports pointing to a tentative January 30, 2026 target.
- The appearance follows West’s unannounced set at Travis Scott’s Japan show on November 8, continuing a pattern of surprise public moments.
- Reported live plans include a Mexico City show on January 31, 2026, and a headlining slot at Italy’s Hellwatt Festival on July 18, 2026, adding context to renewed interest in new music.