"We would talk for hours": Kanye West reveals Dave Blunts wrote his entire new album, 'Cuck'

Dave Blunts wrote all the lyrics for Kanye West's new album, Cuck, according to a recent Hotnewhiphop revelation. The admission was made in an interview where West described the collaborative process.

According to Hotnewhiphop, when XXL posted Blunts' video on X (formerly Twitter), West jumped in to affirm the collaboration.

"This is true,” he posted. “We would talk for hours. Then he’d write three songs in a day.”

West's comment confirms Blunts' role as the album's sole lyricist. It also mentions the depth of their conversations as the foundation of the work. Although West did not write the lyrics, he was reportedly in charge of creating the artistic vision and ideas employed throughout the album.

From WW3 to Cuck: A change of theme and tone

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Originally named WW3, the album was renamed Cuck in April 2025. The new title, Cuck, is deeply connected to the theme of personal emotions, such as betrayal, disillusionment, and psychological breakdown, in the album.

According to Dave Blunts, lyrical content does not convey any political or antisemitic agenda. Instead, it is rooted in deeply personal struggles. This explanation was issued after rumors about the initial working title WW3, which caused public concern about the probable message of the album.

Dave Blunts dispels rumors

As per Hotnewhiphop, reacting against rumors that the purpose of the album is antisemitic, Dave Blunt flatly stated that the album is not antisemitic.

"Everyone seems to think WW3 is an antisemitic album, but it's not. It's about one man going between hurt, betrayal and pain and he's putting that sh*t down. I know it's not antisemitic album because I wrote that sh*t, me."

He continued,

"Every song on that album ... I can't wait for you all to hear that sh*t. I know my label is going to be mad as hell because I told you I wrote that sh*t, but, whatever."

Blunts' account has unearthed a stronger reading of the album's narrative arc, one that appears to begin in an introspective and affective rather than political or ideological space.

Album art: A visual controversy

The album cover features red and white-robed figures that resemble Ku Klux Klan imagery. It has generated widespread controversy regarding its symbolism and intent. No official statement from Blunts or West has yet been provided, with the visual introduction having been condemned and ongoing controversy surrounding the project.

The vivid imagery is consistent with Kanye West's previous use of aggressive visual symbolism to break conventions and provoke strong reactions, even if the specific message is open to interpretation.

No official release date announced

To date, a release date for Cuck has not been communicated officially. Despite this, there remains hype fueled by the combination of co-chorus lyrics, experimental sounds, and transgressive aesthetics.

The rollout, title, and credited roles on the album have already rendered it one of the most highly discussed unreleased albums of the year.