Drake Just Revealed What He’s Working On Next

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Drake dropped a surprise during a livestream with Adin Ross on Sunday night (April 14) when he casually confirmed he’s crafting a new solo album and promised, “It slaps.”

The Toronto rapper made the announcement while chatting live with Ross, sending the livestream’s chat into overdrive.

“Working on a new album right now,” he announced. “It slaps.”

Drake also clarified that the project is a solo effort, not another collaboration.

The reveal comes just two months after Drake teamed up with PARTYNEXTDOOR for the R&B-heavy joint album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which dropped on Valentine’s Day.

The 21-track project, featured appearances from Pim, Yebba and Chino Pacas. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 246,000 album-equivalent units.

It marked Drake’s 14th chart-topping album, tying him with Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist.

While $ome $exy $ongs 4 U leaned into a softer, romantic sound, Drake’s upcoming solo release is expected to return to his signature style. It will be his ninth solo studio album and the follow-up to 2023’s For All the Dogs.

During the same livestream, Ross asked Drake if he’d ever consider stepping into the ring for a celebrity boxing match.

Drake quickly shut it down, saying he wouldn’t do it publicly and joked, “Behind closed garage doors.” When Ross hinted at Kendrick Lamar as a potential opponent, Drake laughed but didn’t take the bait.

The livestream marked one of Drake’s first public comments about new solo music since the release of his collaborative album. No release date has been announced for the upcoming project.