21 Savage Announces Third Solo Album American Dream, Out Friday

21 Savage announces third solo album "American Dream" after releasing a trailer for his debut film. Album drops January 12.

21 Savage has just announced the release of his third solo album, "American Dream," following the debut of the trailer for his upcoming film. This album will be his first solo release since "I Am > I Was" in 2018, and comes after two collaborative albums, "Savage Mode II" with Metro Boomin in 2020 and "Her Loss" with Drake in 2022.

The recent Grammy Award nominations for "Her Loss" have further solidified 21 Savage's place in the music industry, with nods for best rap song and best melodic rap performance. The trailer for his film, which focuses on his experiences with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has generated significant buzz and anticipation for the album.

Directed by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, and Fam Udeorji, the film's trailer features appearances from a star-studded cast including Natasha Lyonne, Victoria Pedretti, Young Mazino, Chad Lindberg, Gail Bean, and Druski. While the trailer hinted at a release on "Independence Day," it remains uncertain if it will be a feature film or something else entirely.

Despite the gap between solo records, 21 Savage has been actively touring, including a joint tour with Drake and his first international tour, which included a highly anticipated performance at the 02 Arena in London. The release of "American Dream" and the accompanying film trailer have generated significant excitement and anticipation among fans and critics alike.