
Wale’s eighth studio album, everything is a lot., released on November 14, 2025, via Def Jam, explores vulnerability, fame’s pressures, and personal struggles through soulful hip-hop with African influences. Guests include Ty Dolla $ign, Andra Day, Leon Thomas, ODUMODUBLVCK, BNYX, Seyi Vibez, Teni, Odeal, Nino Paid, and Shaboozey. Standouts: “Blanco” on alcohol issues and “Power and Problems” on fame’s downsides.
Promo highlights a creative Nike Boots ad featuring Smino, directed by Jossh Flores, revealing features amid DC-rooted visuals.
The “Everything Is A Lot. The Tour with Smino” kicks off May 26 in San Francisco, hitting cities like LA, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, NYC, Chicago, and more, ending July 2 in Minneapolis. Tickets at everythingisthetour.com.
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