Today’s featured single brings together Veeze, Lil Baby, and Rylo Rodriguez on record for the first time, despite their history running much deeper than a single release. It’s a collaboration that’s been brewing quietly in real life, not manufactured for a rollout, and that authenticity is exactly what gives “One of Them Ones” its weight.
Detroit has always produced rappers who move different. Not louder. Not faster. Just sharper, more deliberate, more in control of their own gravity. Veeze has lived in that lane for years, and with “One of Them Ones,” he steps fully into a moment that feels less like a breakout and more like a confirmation.
Veeze Unites With Lil Baby and Rylo Rodriguez
The record arrives with an accompanying video that leans into that energy. Filmed largely aboard a private jet, the visuals don’t feel flashy for the sake of it. Instead, they play like a snapshot of where this circle is right now.
CBFW chains glint without being overstated.
The camaraderie feels unforced.
There’s even a cameo from Playboi Carti, popping up naturally rather than stealing focus. The point isn’t excess. It’s proximity. This is what it looks like when artists grow together instead of competing for space.
“One of Them Ones” also works as another tease toward the long-rumored CBFW group album, the collective founded by Lil Baby that includes Veeze, Rylo Rodriguez, EST Gee, and 42 Dugg.
If the track is any indication, the group chemistry is already locked in. There’s no sense of anyone trying to outshine the other. Each verse feels comfortable, like a conversation that didn’t need rehearsal.
For Veeze, the timing makes sense.
The back half of 2025 was packed with momentum that didn’t rely on overexposure. He returned after a 14-month gap with “L.O.A.T.,” followed by “Signed a Napkin,” easing back into the conversation instead of forcing his way into it.
He popped up on an In The Booth stream with Rob49, jumped onto Plaqueboymax’s Twitch stream, and made appearances during Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3, tapping into culture without chasing it.
He also sat down on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide, offering a glimpse into how intentional his moves have become. That balance between visibility and restraint has always been part of his appeal.
Since dropping his debut album Ganger in 2023, Veeze hasn’t had to convince anyone paying attention.
The album landed as one of the most critically acclaimed rap debuts of the decade, earning year-end recognition from outlets like The Washington Post, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Complex, The FADER, and Stereogum.
Pitchfork even placed Ganger at No. 6 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 2020s so far, a rare nod for an artist who still moves with underground instincts.
The music itself backed up the praise. Tracks like “Not a Drill,” “Safe 2,” and “GOMD” racked up tens of millions of streams without feeling algorithm-chased. When Lil Uzi Vert jumped on the “GOMD” remix, it felt earned, not opportunistic. The deluxe edition added another layer, especially with “Get Lucki,” which only widened Veeze’s reach.
Beyond his own catalog, Veeze has been strategic about collaboration. He linked with Lil Yachty on “CAN’T BE CRETE BOY” and “Sorry Not Sorry,” the latter becoming his first Billboard Hot 100 entry and arriving with a Lyrical Lemonade video directed by Cole Bennett. He’s traded verses with Rylo Rodriguez on “F*cked A Fan,” linked with Babyface Ray on Codeine Cowboy, and popped up alongside EST Gee and Chuckyy, continuing to reinforce his position within a tightly connected rap ecosystem.
Live performances have mirrored that growth. Veeze’s festival run has included Lollapalooza, Rolling Loud Miami, and Broccoli City Festival, spaces where Detroit’s influence doesn’t always get center stage. Yet his presence never feels out of place. It feels necessary. That carried into his Ganger tour, which sold out dates in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Detroit, while also spotlighting rising acts like Anycia and Myaap. More recently, he joined Travis Scott on the Circus Maximus tour and wrapped his first European run, quietly proving his sound translates beyond regional boundaries.
“One of Them Ones” sits right in the middle of all that motion. It’s not a pivot. It’s not a reinvention. It’s a reminder that Veeze has always understood pace. The song doesn’t rush. The video doesn’t oversell. The collaboration doesn’t feel like a checklist. It feels like a natural extension of years spent building trust, both musically and personally.
As Detroit continues to assert itself in the national conversation, artists like Veeze are redefining what success looks like. It’s not about constant drops or viral moments. It’s about consistency, chemistry, and control. With CBFW looming, a catalog that keeps aging well, and a presence that feels increasingly global without losing its local edge, Veeze isn’t chasing the next phase of his career. He’s shaping it.
“One of Them Ones” is out now, featuring Lil Baby and Rylo Rodriguez, with the official video available to watch and stream.
More announcements are on the way, but the message is already clear.
This run isn’t accidental. It’s calculated, confident, and very Detroit.
