“Buffalo Freestyle” by Benny the Butcher and Drake disappears after release

In a surprising turn of events, Benny the Butcher and Drake's highly anticipated collaboration, “Buffalo Freestyle,” briefly appeared on streaming platforms before disappearing just as quickly. The track was released late on August 22 as part of the Buffalo Butch, Volume 1 EP, but noticeably missing from Apple Music.

What happened to Buffalo Freestyle?

Fans were excited when the track appeared on various streaming services, including Spotify. However, by Friday, it had disappeared from Spotify, with other platforms like YouTube following suit. Until now, Benny the Butcher has not publicly commented on the sudden removal of the song, which he first announced in 2020.

A long-awaited collaboration

Benny the Butcher revealed that he recorded the collaborative track with Drake in 2020. When asked for updates in the years since, he mentioned that they had exchanged songs for each other's projects. However, he also expressed fear that the song might never see the light of day due to the complexities of the music industry.

Frustration about the track being put on ice

More than two years later, Benny hinted that the song might be shelved, expressing frustration and explaining that while it was his biggest success, he understood the mechanics of the business.

No hard feelings

Despite his disappointment, Benny the Butcher made it clear that he bears no ill will toward Drake, a sentiment that reflects the mutual respect between the two artists, even amidst the uncertainty surrounding the track.

The story of “Buffalo Freestyle” is still ongoing and fans are wondering if they will ever hear the collaboration. With both artists continuing to work in the music industry, one can only hope that this highly anticipated track will eventually find its way to listeners.