Young Dro Says He Mistreated a Lot of People After the Success Of “Shoulder Lean”

It's been nearly two years since Young Dro released an album, but that hasn't stopped his musical output. Over his retail hiatus, the rapper released a host of mixtapes, with three coming last year, and the Grand Hustle signee doesn't plan on slowing anytime soon. He's now gearing up for his fourth studio album, Reality Show, and with a quirky yet simple concept behind it, the LP may just be his most individual work yet.

Dro, taking notes from his boss, T.I., plans to capitalize off of the fad of reality TV, but in a much more realistic fashion. More than ever before, with this effort Dro will expose and dissect the raw aspects of his life. From how fame affected his ego to how the wealth changed those around him, Dro insists he lays it all out on the tracks, and will later accompany the LP with an actual video series.

When Dro stopped by the XXL office, he not only told us all about his upcoming project but we also touched on the current state of the hip-hop industry and the violence in American society. —Miranda J