Rapper Rob49 Talks His New Album 'Let Me Fly'

New Orleans rapper Rob49 released his new album Let Me Fly on May 23, 2025, via Rebel / Geffen Records. The tracklist consists of a twenty-two-song tracklist. Which includes his viral hit song ‘WTHELLY’.

What do you want fans to take away from your project “Let Me Fly,” & how did you decide on that title?

Rob49: I came up with the title by listening to different motivational videos. One I saw said ‘let me spread my wings’ and I just thought about let me fly. I felt like that, so that's why I came up with it. I want fans to just enjoy themselves and not think about it too much.

You’ve already worked with some of the biggest names in the game. Are there any artists you still dream of collaborating with?

Rob49: I want to work with the up-and-coming artists, they know what's up.

Your new album is set to be released on May 23rd. What song would you consider your favorite on the project, and why?

Rob49: I like "Honest" because I'm talking in depth. But I like the whole record.

Humour’s always been a part of your music since breakout songs like ‘Vulture Island’. What makes that element of your writing so natural for you?

Rob49: I just write whatever comes to my head. I used to think hard on what to write. One day, my mom said just to write whatever comes to you, and from that moment, that's what I did.

What do you think of the way people use your song on TikTok to express surprised moments?

Rob49: You know what’s funny, I knew that's what was gonna happen. I told my label they're gonna make TikToks with this song.

What kind of legacy are you starting to think about? What do you want people to say about Rob49 five or ten years from now?

Rob49: I want them to say this is when he started to be whatever he wanted to be. I'm sitting so comfortably in my own skin right now with the music I'm making. I don’t care if they see it. Even though I want you to see it and accept it. Even if it's just me listening to it. I know it's going to be good.

You are leaving a huge impact with the release of one song already this year. What are you hoping for when it comes to the future impact of your upcoming album, Let Me Fly?

Rob49: I just want them to hear it and listen to everything I release after this as well. I hope they accept it as good music so I can continue to make music.