Lil Baby has announced that his highly anticipated album Dominique will feature a sample of the legendary Michael Jackson. During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, the Atlanta rapper clarified that while it’s not a direct collaboration, given Jackson’s passing in 2009, the album will incorporate a pre-existing recording of the King of Pop’s voice or music.
“It’s like a sample though,”
Lil Baby explained, confirming the inclusion of Jackson’s iconic sound in his new project.
Lil Baby, born Dominique Armani Jones in Atlanta, Georgia, has rapidly ascended to the forefront of the hip-hop scene. Known for his distinctive flow and poignant lyrics, he has released several chart-topping albums, including My Turn (2020), It’s Only Me (2022), and his most recent project, WHAM, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 upon its release on January 3, 2025. His fifth studio album, Dominique, is set to continue this trajectory, with a release date slated for May 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources, including Wikipedia and entertainment news outlet Knewsonline.
According to Knewsonline, Dominique is expected to showcase “a more mature, introspective side of Lil Baby—unlike the hard-hitting energy of WHAM.” The announcement has generated significant excitement, with social media platforms excitedly buzzing. An Instagram post by the account “rap” on June 13, 2025, stating, “#LilBaby says he has a #MichaelJackson feature on his next album ‘Dominique’,” garnered over 120,000 likes and 840 comments. Similarly, a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the same account further amplified the news, reflecting the public’s keen interest in this unexpected pairing.
With Dominique scheduled for a late spring release in May 2025, fans eagerly await what promises to be a pivotal moment in Lil Baby’s career. The album’s expected introspective nature, coupled with the inclusion of a Michael Jackson sample, suggests a blend of contemporary hip-hop with classic pop influences. This combination could broaden Lil Baby’s appeal and solidify his status as a versatile artist capable of transcending genre boundaries.
