Meek Mill has announced that he’ll unveil his upcoming collaboration with Rick Ross, titled “Shaq & Kobe,” if his Instagram post from Tuesday garners 20,000 comments. The official release date for the track is set for Friday, September 29th. Surpassing expectations, the post had reached 21,000 comments by Tuesday afternoon.

In his caption, Meek Mill encouraged fans to comment if they longed for the iconic MMG rap sound, countering claims that rap was in decline. He pledged to share the song ahead of schedule with the hashtag #KOBEANDSHAQ if the comment target was achieved before Friday. Numerous artists in the comments section expressed their excitement for the release, with Bobby Shmurda stating, “I Call the shots 🔥 a boss is one who guarantee we go eat,” and Rich The Kid leaving multiple fire emojis.

Meek Mill and Rick Ross have a history of collaborations dating back several years. During an appearance on Drink Champs in May, Rick Ross reflected on Meek’s growth since signing him in 2011, emphasizing how rewarding it was to witness Meek’s development as an artist. He praised Meek and Wale, both of whom he signed, as talented individuals he had recognized as geniuses and exceptionally skilled from the beginning of their careers.

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