Alabama’s own Mazzeratti Duke has officially pulled back up with the smoke — and this time, he’s doubling down. Today, the Mobile-bred rapper drops his long-awaited sophomore album Rated R II, the powerful follow-up to his 2019 debut Rated R, and it’s streaming now everywhere.
With 10 tracks locked in, Rated R II finds Duke in his bag — delivering a raw, soulful, and unfiltered project that reflects his growth while staying rooted in the gritty sound that first caught our ears. If his debut made people pay attention, the sequel makes it clear: Mazzeratti Duke is here to stay.
The album rollout comes with a cinematic punch too. Alongside the project, Duke unleashed the visual for “Straight Out The Slums,” a no-frills banger that pulls you straight into his world. The video’s just as hard as the track, matching the energy Duke brings to every bar, and naturally setting the tone for the lyrics themselves.
Back in 2019, Duke turned heads with Rated R, which featured appearances from Southern staples like NoCap and Rylo Rodriguez, even leading him into collaboration with Shy Glizzy and more. Rated R also birthed the beloved breakout track, “Me Too.” That record cracked open the doors for Duke, and Rated R II kicks them off the hinges.
For those just catching on, the Rated R series is a crash course in Southern rap done right. For longtime fans, it’s the continuation they’ve been waiting for. One thing’s clear: 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Mazzeratti Duke — and this is just the start.
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