NIGO, The founder of the legendary streetwear brand BAPE has announced he will be releasing an album titled I Know NIGO featuring appearances from a number of his closest friends and big-name rappers. 

The Japanese fashion designer and DJ took to Instagram on Monday night (December 20) to share the album's cover art while revealing the project’s contributors, including appearances from Pharrell, Tyler, The Creator, Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky Pusha T, Fam-Lay and more. 

Back in February, NIGO announced he signed a deal with Universal Music Group through Steven Victor’s record label, Victor Victor Worldwide, which has released all of Pop Smoke’s albums as well as projects from Florida rapper Ski Mask The Slump God.

In December, Pharrell, Tyler, The Creator, and others have been seen rocking the I Know NIGO varsity jacket, designed exclusively for the designer’s closest friend. Little did fans know this was hinting at the upcoming studio album. 

Are you excited to hear the fashion icon’s compilation project? Stay tuned for more on this and other hip-hop news.