DJ Khaled Confirms Nipsey Hussle Will Appear on His New Album “Father Of Asahd”

Proceeds from the song, called “Higher” will be donated to the late rapper’s children.

DJ Khaled has announced Nipsey Hussle will appear on his forthcoming album, Father of Asahd.

The album is slated to be released on May 17, and will feature the late rapper on a track called “Higher.” Proceeds from the song will be donated to Nipsey’s children.

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On Wednesday, Khaled posted the announcement alongside a heartfelt message, writing, “The very title of the song reminds us that vibrating on a ‘Higher’ level was the essence of Nipsey’s soul,” Khaled wrote on Instagram. “It is in this spirit, of moving forward, of preserving his mission, that I, my co-writers, producers, and label partners are donating 100% of all our proceeds from ‘Higher’ to Nipsey’s children, Emani and Kross.”

Khaled revealed he and Nipsey shot the video for “Higher” just days before his untimely death.

The caption of the post read, “A gift from my brother Nipsey that we want to share with the world. We miss you and we will forever keep your legacy going. The Marathon Continues. ”

John Legend also announced his involvement in the record.

Father of Asahd follows Khaled’s 2017’s album Grateful.