21 Savage is gearing up to close out 2025 with the release of his highly anticipated new album, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?. The Georgia rapper took to X to tease fans with a simple announcement: “Friday!” While that left many curious, a deeper dive into his Apple Music page reveals a pre-save option for the forthcoming project, which will feature 14 tracks.
The title WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? aligns with a recent tease he shared at Art Basel in Miami, where a large inflatable artwork by Nigerian visual artist Olaolu Slawn displayed the acronym “WHTTS.” This suggests a carefully crafted promotional rollout leading up to the album’s release.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting new material from 21 Savage, as he has kept a relatively low profile this year, with only a few collaborations, including tracks with Lil Baby and Summer Walker. His last solo project, american dream, released in January 2024, featured standout tracks like “redrum,” “nee-nah,” and “should’ve wore a bonnet.” That album was well-received, debuting at number one on the charts with 133,000 units sold, marking his fourth chart-topping release.
While details surrounding the track titles and features for WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? remain under wraps, speculation is rife. Notably, Travis Scott recently reposted the album’s teaser trailer on his Instagram Story, igniting rumors of a collaboration. Additionally, given the provocative title, many anticipate that 21 Savage may address some ongoing lyrical tensions, particularly with rapper 6ix9ine, who has been throwing shade in recent weeks.
With the album set to drop on December 12, fans are counting down the days to see what 21 Savage has in store. As always, his ability to blend hard-hitting lyrics with captivating storytelling has set high expectations for this release.
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