Gunna has announced his next studio project, and the Gunna Splurge album arrives with more open questions than answers. Speaking on Forbes’ podcast The Enterprise Zone in an episode published September 17, 2026, the Atlanta rapper named the record, said it could land as soon as October 2026, and confirmed he has not settled on a release date or a label to put it out.
Key facts
- What: Splurge, Gunna’s next studio album, announced by the rapper himself.
- When announced: September 17, 2026, on Forbes’ The Enterprise Zone.
- Release date: None confirmed. Gunna said it “could come out next month” if he feels ready.
- Label: Undecided and under discussion. The Last Wun (August 8, 2025) was his final album through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment.
- Features, tracklist, singles: None announced.
Gunna Splurge album release date: what he actually said
Gunna framed Splurge as a deliberate step up rather than another entry in the Wunna series. “I want to tap into my new next level that I’ve been tapping in with. I want to introduce that, which is ‘Splurge’,” he told Forbes, describing the version of himself the record is meant to present as “this upper-echelon artist who’s gravitated to another level.”
On timing, he was direct about the fact that there is no plan to announce. “I can’t say when because I’m in it right now,” he said. “If I feel ready, it could come out next month.” He added plainly: “I don’t have a date.” An October 2026 release is therefore possible but entirely unconfirmed — it is a best case the artist floated, not a date anyone has scheduled. Billboard first reported the comments from the Forbes episode.
Which label will release Splurge?
This is the part of the announcement that actually matters. The Last Wun, released August 8, 2025, was billed from the moment of its June 2025 announcement as Gunna’s last album through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment — the deal he signed with Young Thug’s imprint back in 2016. That contractual chapter is closed.
Gunna stopped short of calling himself a free agent, indicating instead that conversations are underway over who supports Splurge. He referenced an SB imprint of his own during the label discussion, which Ratings Game Music read as a sign that a business move is already in progress. He did not name a distribution partner, a major, or an independent route, so anything beyond “undecided” is speculation for now.
The leverage is real either way. Six of Gunna’s seven studio albums have reached the Billboard 200’s top three, including two No. 1s — Wunna in 2020 and DS4Ever in 2022 — and “fukumean” peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 in 2023. An artist with that record walking into negotiations without an existing contract is the industry story here, not the album title.
How does Splurge follow The Last Wun and the Wun World Tour?
The Last Wun debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with roughly 80,000 album-equivalent units and 104.49 million on-demand streams in its first week, his seventh top-10 project. The 25-track album featured Offset, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake and Nechie, and reviewers were split — Rolling Stone noted its “peaks and valleys,” while HotNewHipHop’s Aron A. called it “ambient luxury” that “can feel overextended.”
That album powered the Wun World Tour, announced in October 2025 and routed through the United States, Africa, Australia and Europe — Gunna’s first European shows in more than six years. The European leg ran in March 2026, followed by a Portugal festival date on July 3, 2026.
| Date | City | Venue / Country |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | Paris | France |
| March 22, 2026 | Cologne | Germany |
| March 23, 2026 | Berlin | Germany |
| March 25, 2026 | London | The O2 |
| March 26, 2026 | Manchester | AO Arena |
| March 28, 2026 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| July 3, 2026 | Portimão | Portugal |
With that cycle behind him, Gunna has spent 2026 on features and ventures rather than a solo project — the “wgft” remix with Chris Brown in January 2026, guest turns on Shaboozey’s “High Noon” and Rich The Kid’s “Too Bad,” plus the Wunna Run Club and his Under Armour partnership. Splurge is the first signal of what the next full body of work looks like.
Confirmed vs. unconfirmed
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Album titled Splurge | Confirmed by Gunna |
| Release date | Unconfirmed — no date exists |
| October 2026 arrival | Floated by Gunna as possible only |
| Label / distributor | Unconfirmed — in discussion |
| SB imprint involvement | Referenced, not formally announced |
| Features, producers, singles | None announced |
What’s next?
Watch for the label announcement before the music. A distribution or partnership reveal would set the release window far more reliably than anything Gunna says about feeling ready, and a lead single would normally follow within weeks of that paperwork. Until then, Splurge is a confirmed title attached to an unconfirmed everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunna’s new album called?
Splurge. Gunna announced the title himself on Forbes’ podcast The Enterprise Zone in an episode published September 17, 2026.
When does Splurge come out?
There is no release date. Gunna said the album could arrive as soon as October 2026 if he feels ready, but he stated clearly that he does not have a date.
What label is releasing Splurge?
Undecided. The Last Wun was Gunna’s final album through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment, and he says discussions are ongoing about which label supports Splurge. He also referenced an SB imprint of his own.
Is Gunna still signed to YSL Records?
No. His deal through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment concluded with The Last Wun, released August 8, 2025, which was announced in June 2025 as his last project under that agreement.
How did Gunna’s last album perform?
The Last Wun debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with about 80,000 album-equivalent units and 104.49 million on-demand streams in its first week, giving Gunna his seventh top-10 project.
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