The Pinkprint is coming…
From Harlem’s streets to literary sheets, Cam’ron is taking his storytelling skills to the page. The iconic rapper, Dipset frontman, and now beloved media personality has officially signed a $750,000 publishing deal with industry giant Simon & Schuster for his first memoir. The as-yet-untitled book is slated for a February 2026 release—and if Cam’s legendary career is any indication, it’s bound to be as unfiltered, charismatic, and quotable as the man himself.
“I’m happy to have this deal done! Hopefully the book will be released February of 2026 and that everyone can take something from my memoir when they read it” Cam said in a statement.
A Dipset Deep Dive And Then Some
Best known for helping pioneer the pink-drenched, braggadocious swagger of early 2000s hip-hop with The Diplomats, Cam’ron has proven time and again that reinvention is his second language. The memoir promises to track his rise from Harlem’s rap battlegrounds to his reign in mainstream music—and then to his late-career pivot into media, where he’s found surprising success as the co-host of the viral sports talk show It Is What It Is.
From Come Home With Me to Come Sit With Me, Cam has always had a way with words. Now, he’s taking fans behind the curtain—shedding light on some of hip-hop’s most iconic moments, collaborations, and controversies from his personal lens.
Ghostwriting Confessions And Untold Credits
Already teasing some of the memoir’s rawness, Cam recently opened up about his ghostwriting history on It Is What It Is, revealing that his beloved track “I Really Mean It” was originally written for Lil’ Kim.
“She didn’t like it, and I’m happy she didn’t—because it became one of my biggest songs. That’s one of my close-out records”.
He also dropped a bombshell about being the pen behind 3LW’s hit “No More (Baby I’ma Do Right),” adding:
“That’s me. I penned that joint”.
In doing so, Cam’ron subtly reminds us, his fingerprints are on more records—and in more genres—than many fans may realize.
Ongoing Dipset Drama? Jim Jones Claims Co-Writing Credit
While Cam’s literary debut is shaping up to be a celebration of legacy and longevity, it may also stir up more heat. Former Dipset comrade Jim Jones recently reignited their long-running feud, claiming on Way Up With Angela Yee that he helped write “every” one of Cam’s albums:
“From his first album up to Come Home With Me… I done near write all his music.”
Jones also threw shade Cam’s way, saying,
“They always say never bite the hand that feeds you, but he never fed me—I fed myself.”
Will Cam address this feud directly in the memoir? Time will tell. But one thing is for sure: he’s never shied away from controversy, and fans can expect honesty in full Harlem fashion.
From Rapper To Author—What This Means For Hip-Hop
Cam’ron joins a growing list of hip-hop legends documenting their journeys in memoir form. But with his unapologetic persona, wit, and cultural impact—from Paid in Full quotes to fashion-forward streetwear—his voice on the page could push the genre forward in the literary space.
With acclaimed journalist and music author Kathy Iandoli (known for God Save the Queens and memoirs with Eve and Lil’ Kim) likely in the mix, the book is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated hip-hop memoirs in recent memory.
What’s Next?
Between a forthcoming memoir, a potential new wave of ghostwriting credits, and his talk show thriving across platforms, Cam’ron is proving he’s a multi-hyphenate for the culture. In true Killa Cam fashion, he’s telling his story his way—and now, it’s headed to bookshelves.
Expect insight. Expect jaw-dropping revelations. Expect pink mink energy on paper. With that being said, the memoir from Cam’ron is expected February 2026 via Simon & Schuster. Stay tuned for the official title, cover reveal, and tour details.
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