Joey Bada$$ Announces New Album Coming This Summer

Hip-hop fans have been eagerly awaiting new music from Joey Bada$$, and the wait is almost over. The New York rapper has announced plans to release his highly anticipated next album before the end of the summer.

In a recent interview on Uproxx's Sound Check, Joey revealed, "The goal is to get the album out before August 30." This will be the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2022 album, which cemented his status as one of the most talented lyricists in the game.

What's generating even more buzz around the new project is Joey's recent lyrical attacks on West Coast rap superstar Kendrick Lamar. Over the past year, Joey has released several tracks directly calling out Kendrick, accusing him of being "scared" to battle. On the diss track "My Town," Joey rapped, "I'm the real boogeyman, y'all n-ggas should be afraid / Get the general, I'm killing his troops."

It seems the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry is alive and well, with Joey positioning himself as a challenger to Kendrick's throne. Fans are eager to see if Kendrick will respond, or if Joey will solidify himself as the new king of the rap game with this upcoming album.

With the album set to drop in the next few months, the hype is building for Joey Bada$$'s next move. Hip-hop heads will be closely following any updates, as the young emcee looks to cement his legacy as one of the premier rappers of his generation.