Rapper JID has released his highly anticipated album God Does Like Ugly on August 8, 2025. The album stands out with sharp lyrics, unique stories, and strong collaborations featuring artists like Westside Gunn, Clipse, Vince Staples, Ciara, EARTHGANG, Don Toliver, 6LACK, Ty Dolla $ign, Jessie Reyez, Baby Kia, Mereba, and Pastor Troy.
Before the album, JID gave fans a taste with his teaser tape Preluxe, featuring Lil Yachty, 6LACK, and Eminem. JID also recently appeared on Freddie Gibbs’ album Alfredo 2, showing his growing influence in hip-hop.
God Does Like Ugly explores themes of survival, community, power, and personal growth. Songs like “YouUgly” and “Community” deliver powerful messages about Black creativity and social issues. The album balances serious topics with lighter tracks like “Sk8,” which brings an Atlanta summer vibe, and “No Boo,” which uses clever wordplay about relationships.
The closing song “For Keeps” reflects on JID’s journey and hard work over the last ten years, showing his hunger and passion for music.
Full Tracklist of God Does Like Ugly:
- YouUgly (feat. Westside Gunn)
- Glory
- WRK
- Community (feat. Clipse)
- Gz
- VCRs (feat. Vince Staples)
- Sk8 (feat. Ciara & EARTHGANG)
- What We On (feat. Don Toliver)
- Wholeheartedly (feat. 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign)
- No Boo (feat. Jessie Reyez)
- And We Vibing (Interlude)
- On McAfee (feat. Baby Kia)
- Of Blue (feat. Mereba)
- K-Word (feat. Pastor Troy)
- For Keeps
JID continues to impress with his mix of storytelling, creative lyricism, and strong collaborations. God Does Like Ugly cements his place as one of the most exciting rappers of 2025.
