Lil Baby has officially set the bar high for 2025 with the release of his fourth studio album, WHAM (Who Hard As Me). Dropped on January 3, the 15-track project blends the Atlanta native’s signature sound with a roster of A-list collaborators. Young Thug, Future, Travis Scott, Rod Wave, GloRilla, 21 Savage, and more show up. Lil Baby isn’t playing.
Based on a first listen, WHAM feels like an overt move to cement Baby’s dominance in the current rap landscape. Tracks like “F U 2X” immediately stand out, bringing back the grit we know the ATL-rep for. The album definitely showcases Baby’s versatility and growth as an artist.
Another highlight is “Dum, Dumb, and Dumber,” which reunites Future and Young Thug. For Thugger, it’s more than just a feature—it’s a triumphant return to the booth. He reflects on his time behind bars. He says, “Yeah, n###a, King Spider back / I don’t even believe I was locked up, for real, for real / I was havin’ my way the whole time, fool, you know what I’m saying.”
The track marks Thug’s first verse since his release from jail in October. He plead out in the now-infamous YSL RICO case. Future shows off his normal swagger, making the song an instant standout. GloRilla and Rod Wave add some depth to WHAM, and thus Lil Baby’s profile is raised.
He is not letting up. Lil Baby confirmed that a deluxe edition of WHAM will drop on January 7.
Listen to WHAM below:
