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Isaiah Rashad Sets May 1 Release for New Album 'It’s Been Awful'

A firm date ends a five-year wait for the TDE rapper’s next LP.

Overview

  • The rapper unveiled a cinematic teaser Tuesday that confirms It’s Been Awful will arrive May 1 via Top Dawg Entertainment and Warner Records.
  • Media reports say pre-saves are live for a lead single titled “Same Sh!t,” which is described as coming soon.
  • An interactive website shows an It’s Been Awful Tour poster and plays an unreleased instrumental, suggesting a tour is in the works according to coverage.
  • This will be Rashad’s first full-length since 2021’s The House Is Burning, extending his pattern of long gaps between projects.
  • Rashad has cited influences including Fousheé, Prince, and OutKast, hinting at a blend of southern low-end, psychedelic touches, and intimate vocals, while the tracklist and features remain unannounced.