Weed Anthem Marks Third Collaboration Between Chance and Weezy Amid Album Tensions
Chance the Rapper has reunited with Lil Wayne for a hazy celebration of cannabis culture on their new single “Tree,” featuring fellow rapper Smino. The song marks the third collaboration between Chance and Wayne, following their standout appearances on “No Problem” (2016) and DJ Khaled’s chart-topping hit “I’m the One” (2017).
“Tree” is a laid-back, smoke-heavy anthem where the trio champions marijuana use with playful lyricism. However, Chance doesn’t hold back from criticizing legalized cannabis industries, rapping: “We love you, we smokin’ on big Uncle Sam / Dispensary weed is a government scam / My cousin my weed man, the plug is my man’s.”
Despite the release, Chance still hasn’t dropped a full project since 2019’s The Big Day, which received mixed reviews. His long-teased follow-up, Star Line, has been on hold—largely due to how fans address it.
Last year, the Chicago rapper voiced frustration over fans calling the project “the album” instead of its official title. “I’m not finna drop the album until y’all start calling it Star Line,” he said in an Instagram video. “Say it right—and maybe I’ll drop it sooner.”
For now, “Tree” offers fans a taste of Chance’s evolving artistry, even as Star Line remains on standby.
