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Isaiah Rashad Drops “It’s Been Awful” After Five-Year Hiatus

5/17/2026

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Rapper Isaiah Rashad returns with his new album It’s Been Awful after a five-year recording hiatus.
His last public appearance was four years ago after two leaked sex tapes featuring him with other men disrupted his life.
The album explores clarity, intimacy, family, addiction, and masculinity within hip hop.
NPR Music host Rodney Carmichael interviews Rashad for a podcast episode produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Sheldon Pearce.

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Story summary

Rapper Isaiah Rashad returns with his new album It’s Been Awful after a five-year recording hiatus.
His last public appearance was four years ago after two leaked sex tapes featuring him with other men disrupted his life.
The album explores clarity, intimacy, family, addiction, and masculinity within hip hop.
NPR Music host Rodney Carmichael interviews Rashad for a podcast episode produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Sheldon Pearce.