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French Montana and Max B Release Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers

Max B’s return from nearly 18 years in prison signals a bid to restore album-focused rap via high-profile collaborations supporting a planned tour.

Overview

  • Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers arrived on May 22, 2026, completing the long-teased reunion between French Montana and Max B and launching the project’s promotional cycle.
  • The album’s standout early moment is “Unlocked,” which features a guest verse from Ye and has drawn attention as Ye’s first feature on another artist’s song in nearly two years.
  • The 26-track record blends street rap and melodic production and includes named guest spots such as Rick Ross on “Smoking Pt. 2,” Ty Dolla $ign, the late Chinx, Chase Belly, and The Isley Brothers.
  • French Montana has tied the release to a wider rollout that includes the Wave Gods Narcos Tour and a new video for “Go Ladies,” which debuted on BET Jams and appeared on a Times Square billboard.
  • The project is framed by both artists as a personal and cultural reset: critics note the reunion reintroduces Max B as an active artist and aims to revive the Coke Wave-era album focus that defined their early chemistry.