Lil Keed’s death left hip-hop heartbroken. The budding rapper grew as an artist in front of our eyes, from his early mixtapes to recent singles. As many continue to mourn his death, his family and friends are keeping his name alive.
This week, Keed’s first posthumous single, “Long Way To Go,” arrived along with a new visual. Keed’s provides motivation on the record as he details the struggles he faced and overcoming the hardships. It’s a firm reminder of why he became one of the most sought-after artists prior to his passing. The video includes cameos from his mother, daughter, family members, and close collaborators, among others. It also includes footage of Lil Keed’s final moments.
The new song kicks off the campaign for Keed’s upcoming album, Keed Talk To ‘Em 2. His mother, Tonnie “HoodMama” Woods-Reed, announced the project ahead of the single in a heartbreaking letter. She explained that Keed was working on the project heavily before his passing.
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“As much as he was a great father, son, and friend – he was also an artist who (thanks to many of you) lived and continues to live through his music. With that being said, the time has come to share some of our last pieces of Keed with you all starting with the release of his first single “Long Way To Go” this Friday,” she continued. “This song holds a special place in my heart and as you guys will see it will reflect on many aspects of Keed’s journey here on Earth. I hope you all appreciate it as we take the first step in cementing Keed’s legacy.”
At this point, his team hasn’t shared a release date. However, we’re looking forward to hearing Keed Talk To ‘Em 2 in its entirety. Check out the full single below, as well as the music video, and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
Quotable Lyrics
I want everything I see, just bag it up
Too many cameras on the condo, just need to back me up
Yeah, she dropped her draws, her ass soft like cotton balls
Can’t even hold the Draco in my hand, it jump like a frog