Detroit heavyweight 42 Dugg is officially entering a new era. This Friday, he drops his highly anticipated single “It Is What It Is” featuring Lil Baby and Rylo Rodriguez via CMG Records/4PF/Interscope Records, alongside a powerful new music video.
Set to appear on Dugg’s upcoming mixtape arriving January 23, 2026, the track reunites three of rap’s most reliable voices. Dugg leans into his trademark introspective aggression, trading sharp, raw verses with Lil Baby, while Rylo Rodriguez brings his signature melodic grit to close things out.
The black-and-white visual sets a haunting tone, opening with ballerinas, a cello player, and masked figures in “RIP” shirts before spotlighting the trio. Dugg raps from the back of an SUV alongside Baby, while Rylo later joins for a standout collaborative finish.
“It Is What It Is” builds on Dugg’s recent momentum and storytelling growth, setting the stage for what promises to be one of his most focused projects yet.
