Tory Lanez is proving that nothing can slow down his ambition. Despite serving a decade-long prison sentence, the rapper has continued to make music, engage with fans on social media, and even release new projects. Now, he’s set his sights on his biggest move yet—recording and dropping a full-length album in 2025.
Lanez made the announcement via a phone call that was shared on Instagram, revealing that he plans to complete the entire project in just three weeks. He explained that the album is inspired by recent releases from some of Canada’s biggest artists, including Drake, The Weeknd, and PARTYNEXTDOOR. “PARTYNEXTDOOR showed his best work of 2025, Drake showed his best work of 2025,” Lanez stated. “The Weeknd showed his best work of 2025, now it’s time for me to come out.”
Competing with Canada’s Best
Tory Lanez has always been confident in his place among hip-hop and R&B heavyweights. While he has worked with PARTYNEXTDOOR and The Weeknd in the past on tracks like “Leaning” and “Best Friends,” he has made it clear that he wants to collaborate more with them—and with Drake.
In 2022, Lanez admitted on Twitter that he had been sending songs to Drake and The Weeknd for years, but they never materialized into features. He insisted there were no hard feelings, though, and added a few laughing emojis to his post.
Despite their lack of musical collaborations, Lanez and Drake appear to be on good terms. Drake has publicly shown support for Lanez, even mentioning him during a Christmas stream with Adin Ross where he called for the rapper’s release from prison. Given their improving relationship, fans are wondering if this upcoming album might finally include the long-awaited Drake and Tory Lanez collaboration.
The Road Ahead
Tory Lanez’s determination to release music while behind bars speaks to his relentless drive. If he follows through with his plans, this album could be one of the most talked-about projects of the year. Whether or not he secures features from his Canadian peers, it’s clear that Lanez is ready to prove he belongs in the conversation with the biggest names in the industry.
As 2025 unfolds, fans will be eagerly waiting to hear what Tory Lanez has been working on from prison—and whether his bold claims of competing with Drake, The Weeknd, and PARTYNEXTDOOR will translate into one of his best projects yet.
