A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Leaks Michael Jackson-Sampled Single "This Time"

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will release "Artist 2.0 Deluxe" on Friday, but "This Time" couldn't be included because the Michael Jackson sample wasn't cleared by the late singer's estate.

The song may not be on Artist 2.0. Deluxe, but that won't stop A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie from dropping the track. On Friday (June 19), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will release Artist 2.0 Deluxe, adding his project to the growing list of albums slated to be released on Juneteenth. While there looks to be nine additional tracks added to the tracklist, A Boogie took to Instagram to share that one of the song, "This Time," couldn't be included. So, he did what any artist would do and leaked the single on SoundCloud.

"I know you guys want 'This Time' and I wanted to put it out but we couldn't get it cleared because the original song Michael Jackson's 'They Don't Really Care About Us' is very relevant these days," The rapper wrote on Instagram. "The Jackson Estate did not feel comfortable releasing a new song using that sample and I respect their decision. I'll look to release it at a later. Either way tomorrow night the Deluxe Drops!" Check out "This Time" by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I told you I ain't cheatin'
You think I am
Would you start trippin' if I like pictures on the Gram


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