Posthumous Nipsey Hussle Album 'Prolific' Featuring Bino Rideaux to Release This Summer

The collaborative project draws from previously unreleased material recorded before Hussle's tragic death in 2019.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

A new posthumous album from the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, titled 'Prolific' and featuring fellow Los Angeles artist Bino Rideaux, is set to be released this summer. The project will include previously unreleased collaborations between the two artists recorded prior to Hussle's passing in 2019.

Why it matters

Nipsey Hussle's untimely death in 2019 left many fans yearning for more music from the influential West Coast rapper. This new collaborative album with Bino Rideaux provides a rare opportunity to hear Hussle's voice on new material, further cementing his legacy as one of hip-hop's most promising young talents.

The details

The rollout for 'Prolific' began on February 13 with the debut of the lead single 'Reckless,' produced by Mike & Keys. Hussle and Rideaux had collaborated previously on their 2017 joint project 'No Pressure,' which included tracks like 'None of This' and 'Blueprint.' Since Hussle's death, only a limited number of posthumous releases featuring his vocals have been made available, including 'Higher' with DJ Khaled and John Legend, and 'What It Feels Like' with Jay-Z for the 'Judas and the Black Messiah' soundtrack.

  • The 'Prolific' album is set to be released this summer.
  • The lead single 'Reckless' debuted on February 13, 2026.

The players

Nipsey Hussle

A late American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist who was fatally shot outside his Marathon store in Los Angeles in 2019.

Bino Rideaux

A Los Angeles-based rapper who has collaborated with Nipsey Hussle in the past, most notably on their 2017 joint project 'No Pressure.'

The Marathon Clothing

Nipsey Hussle's clothing company and community hub, which is overseeing the release of the 'Prolific' album.

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What’s next

The 'Prolific' album is expected to be released sometime this summer, though an exact date has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

This posthumous collaboration between Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux provides fans with a rare opportunity to hear new music from the late rapper, further cementing his enduring legacy and impact on West Coast hip-hop.