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Future, Drake & Travis Scott Drop Star-Studded Single 'Ya Hit'

Future reunites with Drake and Travis Scott for the high-energy single 'Ya Hit', featuring rising rapper Loe Shimmy. The track marks their first trio collaboration.

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Future has assembled hip-hop’s most bankable stars for a surprise single. On November 6, the Atlanta rapper released “Ya Hit,” a glitchy, bass-heavy posse cut featuring Drake, Travis Scott, and Florida’s breakout rapper Loe Shimmy. The track arrives without prior announcement, reigniting fan excitement after months of industry speculation about tensions between the artists—particularly in the wake of the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud earlier this year. With all three headliners on one track, “Ya Hit” feels like a statement: the past is behind them, and the focus is back on music.

A Long-Awaited Reunion

Future, Drake, and Travis Scott have collaborated individually many times, but “Ya Hit” marks their first joint appearance on a single track. Future and Drake’s partnership spans nearly a decade, yielding hits like “Way 2 Sexy,” “Wait For U,” and the 2015 mixtape What A Time To Be Alive. Their chemistry was briefly overshadowed by the 2024 rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, in which Future played a supporting role. However, the two squashed any lingering tension earlier this year when Future appeared on Drake’s Iceman track “Ran To Atlanta.”

Travis Scott, meanwhile, hasn’t worked with Drake since 2023’s “Meltdown” from Utopia. The two were recently spotted together at a Houston Rockets game and Ye’s concert in Houston, signaling a thaw in their relationship. Loe Shimmy, the youngest of the group, brings a fresh energy to the track. The Florida rapper’s hook anchors the song, while his rising profile adds a new dimension to the collaboration.

The Track: A Chaotic, High-Energy Posse Cut

Produced by ATL Jacob and London Cyr, “Ya Hit” is a sonic departure from Future’s recent solo work. The beat is a distorted, gothic smear of glitchy bass and synth tones, evoking the chaotic, evil vibe of Playboi Carti’s recent output. Future kicks off the verses with his signature flex-heavy bars, taking shots at an ex-partner: “Caught a ho lackin’, went took back the G-Wag’, ya hit / Told a lil’ ho, ‘Go and find you a new daddy,’ ya hit.”

Drake follows with a verse that blends his signature melodic flow with a subtle diss toward an unnamed rival: “Your album ain’t gettin’ no better, it’s done, so submit it / You know who gettin’ paid the same as your advance? My assistant.” His ad-libs feature vocals from fellow rapper Sexyy Red, adding another layer of star power to the track. Travis Scott closes out the song with a verse that leans into his love for Grand Theft Auto VI, which drops just days after the single: “In the trap with the vibes, they wouldn’t survive, this s–t GTA VI.”

Behind the Scenes: A Night in Houston

The collaboration came together quickly. On November 5, fans spotted Future, Drake, Travis Scott, Loe Shimmy, and Sexyy Red at Houston’s Area 29, a strip club where they reportedly filmed the music video for “Ya Hit.” The impromptu shoot added to the track’s mystique, with fans speculating about whether this was a one-off or the start of something bigger. Future’s Instagram post teasing the single referred to the group as “the Avengers,” a nod to the star power on display.

The single’s release also overshadowed Lil Baby’s album Fresh, which dropped the same day. Future even reposted Lil Baby’s album announcement on his Instagram story, a move that fans interpreted as a show of respect rather than competition. With no shortage of star power, “Ya Hit” feels less like a traditional single and more like an event—a reminder of hip-hop’s ability to bring together its biggest names for a moment of pure energy.

What’s Next for Future?

“Ya Hit” arrives just months after Future’s 10th solo album, The Real Me, which debuted in July. While that project received mixed reviews, this collaboration suggests Future is pivoting toward a strategy of high-profile features to keep fans engaged. He’s already hinting at another album, tentatively titled Infinity, which could drop in the coming months. For now, “Ya Hit” serves as a reminder of his ability to command attention—whether through solo work or star-studded team-ups.

Fans can stream “Ya Hit” now on all major platforms via Freebandz/Epic.

Questions fans are asking

Who is featured on Future’s new song 'Ya Hit'?
The single features Drake, Travis Scott, and rising Florida rapper Loe Shimmy. It marks the first time all three artists have appeared together on one track.
What is the meaning behind the lyrics in 'Ya Hit'?
The song blends flex-heavy bars with subtle disses and pop-culture references. Drake takes a shot at an unnamed rival, while Travis Scott name-drops *Grand Theft Auto VI*. Future’s verse focuses on a past relationship.
When did Future, Drake, and Travis Scott last collaborate?
Future and Drake last worked together on Drake’s *Iceman* track 'Ran To Atlanta' earlier this year. Travis Scott and Drake’s last collaboration was 2023’s 'Meltdown' from *Utopia*.

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