Central Cee has revealed his delight at Drake’s absence from his debut album, creating buzz among fans.
- The British rapper discussed an unreleased track with Drake but chose not to include it in ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’.
- A surprise decision, considering fans expected a Drake feature, Central Cee is happy with the unexpected twist.
- The album, featuring American rap icons, is making waves on the charts.
- ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ is expected to achieve a new milestone for UK rappers in the US.
Central Cee, a rising star in the rap scene, is embracing the fact that Drake did not feature on his debut album, ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’. In a conversation with a Dutch radio station, he shared that there is an unreleased collaboration with Drake, but he’s content it wasn’t included.
This choice was intentional. Central Cee felt a Drake feature was too predictable, and he wanted to surprise listeners. He said, “I think everybody was thinking that there’s gonna be a Drake record on there. So I like the fact that there wasn’t.” This strategic move leaves fans eager for what’s next.
Central Cee hinted that he’s saving his track with Drake for the right moment. This isn’t the first time they’ve teamed up; their previous collaboration went viral, landing Central Cee on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, with a peak position at number 80.
Drake might not be on the album, but Central Cee didn’t hold back on collaborations. He enlisted big names like Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Lil Durk, and fellow UK artists Skepta and Dave to make the album shine.
As for ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’, it’s being hailed as one of 2025’s standout rap albums. The hype is real, and numbers are backing it up. Industry insiders predict it will debut at number nine on the Billboard 200, with a whopping 34,500 equivalent units.
This success is set to be a record-breaker for UK rappers in the US. Central Cee’s album is poised to beat Tinie Tempah’s 2010 peak and Skepta’s 2016 performance, marking a significant achievement in bridging the UK-US rap scene.
Central Cee boldly navigates his debut, proving that sometimes less is more, even when Drake is involved.
