Dej Loaf & Jacquees On HOT 97

Dej Loaf and Jacquees stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about their new album F** a Friend Zone 2*, out now. They discussed why releasing it on Valentine’s Day was intentional and shared how their friendship influences their music. They opened up about how they first connected, realizing their natural chemistry made collaborating easy. Dej talked about the challenges of the music industry, explaining it’s not the music itself but the business side that’s tough. Jacquees reflected on fatherhood, his fears for his son, and how he balances family and music. The duo also spoke about the ups and downs of working together, handling feedback, and how their bond goes beyond the studio. Dej addressed feeling overlooked in the industry, despite support from artists like Russ and Swae Lee. They cleared the air about Jacquees' fiancée, the dynamic between Dej and her, and how it’s impacted their working relationship. They wrapped up by sharing their hopes for how fans will connect with the album and teased more music on the way.

Stream F** a Friend Zone 2* out now!