Lil Baby is making a triumphant return in the hip-hop scene, signaling the start of what he promises will be a significant comeback after what he has described as the “darkest period” of his life.
On November 13, the iconic Atlanta rapper sparked excitement among fans by sharing a sneak peek of tracks from his upcoming album, WHAM (Who Hard As Me). The reveal hints at an exhilarating journey ahead, with new music and performances that highlight both his resilience and artistic growth.
The brief clip of the song has already generated an enthusiastic response from fans and fellow musicians alike via The Shade Room.
50 Cent chimed in with excitement, saying, “This is hard stop playing, let’s go!” Adding a few emojis to back up his feeling! Meanwhile, Swizz Beatz applauded Lil Baby, stating, “Let’s go, King! It’s time [raised hands emojis] [fire emojis].”
Gillie Da Kid also shared his approval using a series of emojis.
As of this writing though, the comments have disappeared.
It seems that Lil Baby took 50 Cent’s words to heart, as he dropped the complete single titled “5AM” just a few hours later, accompanied by a music video. The track, produced by Wheezy and Sean Momberger, features a deep bass sound and showcases the 4PF leader confronting numerous challenges, including untrustworthy friends and lovers, as well as law enforcement trying to link him to trouble.
The brief yet impactful song concludes with a hint that his new album is imminent, as he raps: “Even my mom is asking me where the album is; we want it. I had to focus on my business and strengthen my mindset—I’m on my way.” Lil Baby is anticipated to drop a second single on Thursday (November 14), a detail he shared in a since-deleted post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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WHAM (Who Hard As Me) is set to be Lil Baby’s fourth studio album, following 2022’s It’s Only Me, which featured notable collaborations from artists like Young Thug, Future, and EST Gee. Although the album had an impressive lineup, achieved substantial first-week sales of 216,000, and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, it received mixed reviews and did not achieve the same level of success or influence as his earlier album, My Turn.
