DJ Premier can still bring out the A-list. The legendary producer confirmed that he'll be dropping a brand new single on Friday, July 26. Big Sean, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne will contribute bars to the song, which is titled "Ya Don't Stop." We can practically hear the DJ scratch chorus already. It's a stellar roster of talent, but the thing that caught most people's eye has nothing to do with the song itself. Rozay has spent all of 2024 dissing one Aubrey Drake Graham. Lil Wayne, on the other hand, has been one of the few who has stayed in the 6 God's corner. Is this not a conflict of interests?
Rick Ross and Wayne have a working relationship outside of Drake, of course. The two rappers have been collaborating for nearly two decades. The thing is, Drake has served as the glue on their biggest hits. "I'm on One," "No New Friends" and "Pop That" are anchored by Drake bars, and in some cases, Drizzy hooks. Ross has made it clear that he wants nothing to do with the Toronto rapper, dropping a diss record and making numerous jokes over social media. Ross has been blasting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" all summer. Lil Wayne, on the other hand, has tried to rework the lyrics of "Not Like Us" and was booed for it.
DJ Premier's Star-Studded Single Drops On July 26
DJ Premier is a name that commands respect, so one can assume that Ross and Wayne are going to set their differences aside. Ironically, the last rapper of the bunch to land a DJ Premier beat on their album is Drake. The Toronto rapper enlisted Preemo for 2018's "Sandra's Rose." To be fair to Ross and Lil Wayne, the rappers have been in similarly tense circumstances in the past. Both men had issues with Cash Money founder Birdman, and even taken out their frustrations on record. There was also the "Splash Brothers" drama in April.
French Montana planned to release the posse cut "Splash Brothers" with Drake, Ross, and Wayne. Then, at the last minute, French removed Drake from the final version. There was speculation that Drake was to blame for the change, but there's been no proof either way. It seems like Ross and Wayne have been able to maintain their friendship in light of recent beef. We're eager to hear them over DJ Premier production, especially with Big Sean thrown in for good measure. We'll also be listening for any subliminals on Ross' part.