Heavy Is the Crown, the first full-length joint project from Anderson .Paak and Cordae, is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026. The album follows the lead single "A Good Day", released September 16, 2026, and marks the duo's first album-length collaboration after years of one-off team-ups.
According to reports published between October 15 and October 17, 2026, the rollout has been shadowed by a reported $25 million lawsuit over Cordae's recording contract. The dispute is unresolved, and as of October 18, 2026, the October 23 release date remains in place, with no injunction granted.
Album Details
Album: Heavy Is the Crown
Artists: Anderson .Paak & Cordae
Release Date: October 23, 2026 — scheduled; no injunction granted as of October 17, 2026
Label: APESHIT + EMPIRE / Hi Level + Mass Appeal
Tracks: 11 reported — tracklist unconfirmed
Lead Single: "A Good Day", released September 16, 2026
Physical Editions: Six retailer-exclusive vinyl variants, zoetrope edition, cassette, CD
The A Good Day Single
"A Good Day" was released on September 16, 2026 as the lead single from Heavy Is the Crown. The track is built around a sample of Bill Withers' "Lovely Day" and features ad-libs from the late Fatman Scoop. Its Dave Meyers-directed official video stars Jennifer Freeman in a homage to Friday, and the clip is streaming now on YouTube.
The $25M Lawsuit
According to reports, MMMG Inc. filed a 20-page federal complaint on October 15, 2026 in the Southern District of New York against Cordae, EMPIRE, APESHIT, and Mass Appeal. Anderson .Paak is not personally named in the suit. The complaint alleges breach of an exclusive recording contract dating to April 2018 and seeks $25 million in total: $5 million tied to the single, $15 million for breach of contract, and $5 million for interference. The matter is unresolved, and the album remains scheduled for release on October 23, 2026 as of October 18, 2026.
Anderson .Paak and Cordae first teamed up on "RNP" from Cordae's 2019 album The Lost Boy, later collaborating on "Two Tens" and "Summer Drop". The joint album was announced in August 2026, setting up their first full-length project together.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official "A Good Day" music video, directed by Dave Meyers, below.
When does Heavy Is the Crown release?
The album is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026. According to reports, no injunction had been granted as of October 17, 2026, so the release date still stands.
How many tracks will it have?
Reports point to 11 tracks, but the full tracklist has not been verified or officially confirmed.
What is "A Good Day" about?
"A Good Day" is the feel-good lead single, built around a Bill Withers "Lovely Day" sample with ad-libs from the late Fatman Scoop — a celebration of good vibes over a classic groove.
What is the lawsuit allegation?
According to reports, MMMG Inc. filed a federal complaint on October 15, 2026 alleging that Cordae breached an exclusive 2018 recording contract, seeking $25 million in damages. The dispute is unresolved.
How did Anderson .Paak and Cordae first work together?
They first teamed up on "RNP" from Cordae's 2019 album The Lost Boy, later collaborating on "Two Tens" and "Summer Drop" before announcing their joint album in August 2026.
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