The rap world’s favorite tag team is back! Drake and 21 Savage have reunited on a brand-new track, “Mr. Recoup,” which officially dropped today, Friday, December 12, 2025. The song is featured on 21 Savage’s highly anticipated fourth solo studio album, What Happened to the Streets? The high-energy collaboration immediately lived up to the hype, confirming the duo’s unparalleled chemistry that defined their 2022 collaborative album, Her Loss.
“Mr. Recoup,” produced by OZ and Reske, is already being hailed as a spiritual successor to their fan-favorite hit, “Mr. Right Now.” The track blends 21 Savage’s signature menacing delivery with Drake’s confident, melodic cadence, resulting in a glacial, chest-thumping anthem. Drake’s verse includes a typical boast, rapping, “Wasn’t even ’bout to rap on this, but it knocks,” confirming the track’s instant power.
The highly anticipated track joins a massive roster of features on 21 Savage’s new project, including appearances from Lil Baby, Latto, GloRilla, and G Herbo. The rollout for What Happened to the Streets? was highly creative, involving a partnership with British-Nigerian artist Slawn at Art Basel for unique album cover collectibles. This renewed partnership with the “Certified Lover Boy” is the commercial focal point of the new project.
Marking their 18th career collaboration, the success of Drake 21 Savage Mr. Recoup underscores their status as one of Hip-Hop’s most reliable duos. The new track ensures that 21 Savage’s album arrives not just as a solo statement but as an undeniable commercial and cultural event.
