A rare meeting of hip-hop generations takes shape on “WELCOME,” a collaboration by American rapper IDK featuring Eminem over an archival instrumental produced by the late J Dilla. Released on November 13, 2026, the track brings Eminem onto a J Dilla-produced beat for the first time, making the collaboration a notable moment for fans of all three artists.
The single also marks IDK’s first release under his new joint label partnership with Shady Records and Interscope Records. It follows his early-2026 mixtape, e.t.d.s. (even the devil smiles), and signals the beginning of a new chapter in his career.
Built around an instrumental sourced from the J Dilla estate, “WELCOME” features additional production from IDK and Simon Mavin. IDK delivers the verses with his distinctive rap style, while Eminem handles the ominous hook. The result connects Dilla’s production legacy with the contrasting approaches of two established lyricists.
The Vuhlandes-directed music video adds a personal tribute to the release. It follows IDK through Detroit in J Dilla’s former 2004/2005 Cadillac Escalade, driven by Nasaan, the son of Eminem’s late friend and D12 collaborator, Proof. A companion mini-documentary also captures IDK’s visit to one of Dilla’s favourite Detroit record shops and his studio connection with Eminem.
Listen to “WELCOME” by IDK featuring Eminem and J Dilla, and stream the single on digital platforms. Visit Voxtrendy for more hip-hop releases and music updates.
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