Here’s Why Fans Think Lil Baby Is Dropping an Album Next Week
🚨 Fan Rumor: Album Incoming Next Week?
Across social platforms, fans have recently been buzzing with speculation that Lil Baby will be dropping a new project as soon as next week. The swirling theory stems from how he teased his follow-up to WHAM early in 2025—with plans for a second album titled Dominique spotted in social media snippets promising a release “in a couple weeks.” That led many to believe that Dominique might finally be on the horizon.
What We Know: Dominique Details & Timeline
In late 2024 and early 2025, Lil Baby announced that he was working on two albums: WHAM (released January 3, 2025) and a more introspective follow-up titled Dominique, expected a month later in February.But February came and went without a drop. In March, he shared on social media a revised target: May 2025—“The album dropping in 8 weeks, I had to push it back”.
Fans took that latest update literally—leading to speculation in early August that Dominique might finally appear next Friday.
The Latest Twist: Dominique Shelved, The Leak$ Incoming
However, today’s reports reveal a major pivot:
Instead of Dominique, Lil Baby has officially announced a new album, The Leak$, set for release on August 15, 2025.
This new project is said to feature heavy-hitter collaborations with Playboi Carti, Young Thug, Lucki, Skooly, Veeze and more.
Meanwhile, Dominique appears to be placed on indefinite hold, possibly due to ongoing legal complications related to an Atlanta police investigation stemming from a music video shoot.
Why the Change? What It Means for Dominique
The Atlanta police probe, including serious allegations around a video shoot and a fatal incident, may have forced Dominique’s delay.
With WHAM already in full momentum and speculation mounting, Lil Baby’s team appears to have opted for a fresh release that keeps fans engaged—The Leak$—rather than a potentially controversial personal project.
What This Means for Fans
| What Fans Thought | What’s Actually Happening |
|---|---|
| Dominique dropping next week | No — release delayed and possibly shelved |
| New album coming soon | Yes — but it’s The Leak$, arriving Aug 15 |
| Emotional, personal second album | Not yet — Dominique remains unconfirmed |
Final Take: Should You Expect Dominique in August?
Unlikely. All current indicators suggest that The Leak$ is the album fans can expect next week—not the emotional, personal project teased earlier.
But if you’ve been tracking Dominique, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dead. A later (maybe 2026?) rollout is still possible once off‑mic matters settle. Lil Baby seems to be recalibrating, choosing immediacy and momentum over previous timelines.
Stay tuned for next week—The Leak$ is officially on deck August 15, 2025. But Dominique? That remains an open question for now.
