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DJ Khaled Drops Star-Studded New Album ‘Father of Asahd,’ Releases Final Nipsey Hussle Video

Another one.

DJ Khaled has released his eleventh [!!!] studio album, Father of Asahd. Not surprisingly, the album is star-studded. Father of Asahd features appearances from Nas, Cardi B, JAY-Z, SZA, Buju Banton, John Legend, Rick Ross, Future, and more.

The album also features an appearance from Nipsey Hussle, who appears on the motivational “Higher,” with John Legend.

HEAR: DJ Khaled Connects with JAY-Z, Beyoncé & Future for New Single “Top Off”

Prior to the album being released, Khaled dropped a message about Nipsey on his Instagram:

 

READ: DJ Khaled Confirms Nipsey Hussle Will Appear on His New Album Father Of Asahd

He also dropped the video for “Higher,” which Nipsey right before he was killed, making it the final video of his career:

This is the first of many videos to come from Khaled. He has released an itinerary of albums he’s going to release this month. (He plans to drop four videos on Friday, May 17th alone:)

 

Stream Father of Asahd below.

Dimas Sanfiorenzo

Dimas Sanfiorenzo is the Managing Editor for Okayplayer. He specializes in coverage centered around music, pop culture, and politics. Email: Dimas@okayplayer.com

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