Music producer Cash Cobain created buzz at Billboard Unfiltered Live, hinting that hip‑hop legend JAY‑Z may be working on a new album.
“I heard JAY‑Z’s about to drop something that’ll shake the world,” Cobain said. His comment fueled industry rumours, since JAY‑Z hasn’t released an album since 2017’s 4:44. If true, this would be his first new project in eight years.
Cobain, who recently worked with Justin Bieber on the album Swag, didn’t confirm any direct involvement. But he isn’t the only one talking.
Cash Cobain says he heard JAY-Z is about to drop something that’s going to “shake the world”. 👀
He also says he wants Beyoncé to use 1 of his beats. pic.twitter.com/CskiCEI069
— 💎🍾 (@TheRocSupremacy) September 4, 2025Rapper Memphis Bleek, a longtime JAY‑Z collaborator, also spoke about new music during an interview on Drink Champs. “I was with him in Vegas,” Bleek said. “I told him, ‘Save me a verse.’ He said, ‘Alright, I got you.’”
Read: Justin Bieber Swag Album: Cash Cobain Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Collaboration Details
The exchange suggests new material may be on the way, even though JAY‑Z has not confirmed it.
The Grammy‑winning rapper is known for surprise album releases. With 4:44, fans only learned about the project days before it dropped. That history makes today’s speculation even more exciting.
Hip‑hop fans are now watching closely for any hint of confirmation. A new JAY‑Z album could again reshape the genre, given his record of groundbreaking work. For now, JAY‑Z is staying silent, letting the rumours build hype on their own.
