Drake Calls Out DJ Khaled for Teasing Collaborations on His New Album: ‘Must Be Drake Bell’

Mar. 15, 2025

Drake in September 2019; DJ Khaled in August 2022.Photo:Mike Marsland/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Mike Marsland/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Drakeis setting the record straight on rumors about him andDJ Khaledworking together again.

The artist, 38, responded to a since-deleted trailer featuringAnthony RamosandMark Wahlbergthat Khaled previously shared on social media to promote the upcoming release of his 14th studio album,Aalam Of God.

During one segment of the video, which Khaled has since wiped from social media, Wahlberg claimed that the forthcoming project’s track list will contain “two new Drake songs."

Drake and DJ Khaled in May 2017.John Shearer/BBMA2017/Getty

John Shearer/BBMA2017/Getty

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Khaled deleted the post shortly after Drake’s comment, butscreenshotsof the interaction have since made rounds on social media.

Neither Wahlberg nor Khaled have spoken out individually to clarify why the actor claimed the Canadian rapper would take part in the album. Similarly, Drake has not clarified any further on the status of his and Khaled’s working relationship beyond the initial comment.

Drake in December 2022.Prince Williams/Wireimage

Prince Williams/Wireimage

Khaled and Drake have a long working relationship, with the latter appearing on seven of Khaled’s 13 albums. Their most recent collaborative efforts came in 2022 for the albumGOD DIDon the songs “NO SECRET” and “STAYING ALIVE.”

Elsewhere in Khaled’s since-deleted, star-studded release video, it was teased thatAalam Of Godwill also feature appearances fromJay-ZandRihanna, but neither artist has confirmed their appearance on the project as of the time of writing.

Per Khaled,Aalam Of Godis set to be released sometime in 2025.

source: people.com