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During Billboard's Hot 100 Fest, iLoveMakonnen announced that he would drop a new album in October. A few weeks ago, Makonnen tweeted out cryptic messages that in hindsight may have been the title and release date for his album:

While performing new cuts at Billboard's event, Makonnen confirmed the October release date:

Up close for Makonnen at #Hot100Fest

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And video of Makonnen closing with "Tuesday" at #Hot100Fest

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After bursting onto the scene with the Drake-aided "Tuesday," the Atlanta artist dropped his iLoveMakonnen EP in December and followed that up with his Drink More Water 5 mixtape, which dropped in March. Stay tuned for more as Makonnen is sure to start dropping music from his next album in the coming month.

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