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Kanye West Returns with ‘Father’ Directed by Bianca Censori and Featuring Travis Scott
Kanye West released a new song titled “Father,” on March 28, 2026, featuring Travis Scott. The track was directed by his wife Bianca Censori, which is the third song from his twelfth studio album “Bully.”
“Father” infused gospel elements with heavy drums and bass. The song opens with a vocal sample from gospel singer Johnnie Frierson. West uses his verse to describe his new state of mind, while Scott follows with a faster pace and gave a brief reference to Nike, thanks to his association with the shoe brand.
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A day before “Bully” was released, “Father” was revealed at a listening party in California, accompanied by a music video. The video took place inside a church with Kanye dressed in a gray suit and cowboy boots. Other attendees in the church included elderly women and nuns, who are seen in the background.
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As the video continues, two astronauts arrive and unmask West, revealing what looks like an alien face before they carry him out of the church. Travis Scott then appears during a wedding scene involving two women.
The video combines both sci-fi elements, such as aliens and astronauts, with religious imagery. It also includes a background figure who resembles Michael Jackson but is later confirmed as an impersonator named Fabio Jackson.
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The song is part of the album “Bully,” which had a delayed release before arriving on streaming platforms. A few days before the album dropped, a Beats Electronics advert featuring Travis Scott resurfaced online. The advert was originally released in December 2025, and towards the end, a short snippet of an unreleased track was heard, believed to be “Father.”
West and Scott have long maintained a working relationship with each other, dating back to the 2012 compilation album “Cruel Summer.” Since then, both artists have worked together on several songs. In 2025, their relationship became strained following a series of public statements and online activity. West also accused Scott of taking credit for work from past recording sessions. They later settled their differences in November, when West made a surprise appearance at Scott’s concert in Japan, performing on stage together.
