Earl Sweatshirt is officially returning on August 22nd with his new album ‘LIVE LAUGH LOVE.’

Mark your calendars: Earl Sweatshirt’s new album LIVE LAUGH LOVE officially arrives on August 22nd. The surprise information was revealed during a private listening event over the weekend, where fans spotted shirts with what appeared to be a full 11-song tracklist. That small leak was enough to set social media on fire, fueling excitement for what looks to be one of the year’s most anticipated hip-hop drops.

Beyond the tracklist, attendees received booklets that displayed a star-studded roster of collaborators. Donald Glover, Vince Staples, Dave Chappelle, The Alchemist, Bktherula, and Navy Blue are all assumed to be on the project. For an artist who’s always marched to the beat of his own drum, Earl’s choice of contributors shows he’s still intent on bending boundaries and reshaping what a rap album can sound like.

Fans are especially hyped about Earl’s creative reunion with The Alchemist, after the pair dropped the critically acclaimed VOIR DIRE in 2023. That project pushed the limits of abstract hip-hop, and LIVE LAUGH LOVE dropping on August 22nd looks poised to take things even further. Add in a cultural icon like Dave Chappelle, and the album instantly feels like more than just music — it’s shaping up to be an event.

As the release date approaches, LIVE LAUGH LOVE could very well mark a pivotal moment in Earl Sweatshirt’s career. With a combination of experimental production, heavyweight features, and Earl’s unique lyrical lens, August 22nd isn’t just another date — it’s the day one of hip-hop’s most innovative voices makes his long-awaited return.

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