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Cash Cobain has thrown cold water on speculation that JAY-Z is preparing to drop a new studio album<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Bronx producer and rapper took to X with an update that seemingly shuts down the chatter. \u201cWhen I was on the phone with Hov he said that he is absolutely not dropping an album. That messed me up though,\u201d he typed on X.<\/p>\n The young hitmaker\u2019s<\/a> comment comes as a surprise, particularly since he previously suggested that a major return from the rap icon was imminent. During an appearance on Billboard Unfiltered Live, Cobain predicted that new material was on the horizon.<\/p>\n \u201cThe king of New York is JAY-Z\u2026 Multi-platinum albums [and] president of Def Jam. He\u2019s like the richest rapper, right? What didn\u2019t he do?\u2026I heard JAY-Z is about to drop some sh*t that\u2019s gonna shake the world. That\u2019s what I heard.\u201d<\/p>\n Cobain\u2019s shift in tone adds another layer to the ongoing speculation surrounding Hov\u2019s recording future. While the billionaire mogul has not released a solo album since 2017\u2019s 4:44<\/a>, close collaborators insist he remains actively engaged in music, even if not publicly.<\/p>\n Memphis Bleek hinted at possible collaborations during an appearance on Drink Champs. \u201cI just was with him [Hov] in Vegas. He just came out on the show, like, yo, my ni**a, they went stupid. I said, \u2018Listen, I know you working. Save me a verse.\u2019 He\u2019s like, \u2018Alright, I got you.\u2019 So if it happens, it happens,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n Producer The Alchemist<\/a> echoed those sentiments in a conversation with Complex, praising JAY-Z\u2019s continued connection to rap\u2019s pulse.<\/p>\n \u201cThe thing about Jay, he is tapped in to everything. From the under to the over, which blew my mind when we were able to connect. He knows everything. He\u2019s still a lyricist at heart. [Don\u2019t let] none of those billions of dollars confuse you. [He] cares and knows about the lowest underground to the highest top. He\u2019s got it all, he\u2019s Jay,\u201d he insisted.<\/p>\n Whether or not a full album is truly off the table, Cobain\u2019s update confirms that for now, fans eager for a Hov comeback may have to keep waiting.<\/p>\n See Cash Cobain\u2019s X post below.<\/p>\n More from VIBE.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Vibe’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cash Cobain has thrown cold water on speculation that JAY-Z is preparing to drop a new studio album. 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