Despite remaining incarcerated, Toronto rapper and singer Tory Lanez returned with one of his most anticipated releases yet on Friday, July 17, with the arrival of his new double album, MADE YOU THINK I WAS GONE …BUT. The project is split in a way where the first half is rap, and the second half is more R&B, showcasing the two styles that have defined much of the Tory Lanez career.
The latest release somehow continues his streak of releasing music from prison. Since beginning his sentence, Lanez has maintained a dedicated fanbase through consistent releases, leading many supporters to argue that he remains one of the most versatile artists in hip-hop and R&B despite his absence from the public eye.
It didn’t take long before the reactions started pouring in for MADE YOU THINK I WAS GONE …BUT. Within minutes of its release, Tory Lanez was trending across X as fans rushed to share their thoughts on the project. Listeners have been divided over the album, with many praising its production, vocal performances, and ability to capture the signature sound that made Lanez popular, while others questioned whether the lengthy project lived up to the anticipation surrounding it.
Here are reactions to Tory Lanez’s new album:
Social Media Reacts To The Tory Lanez ‘MADE YOU THINK I WAS GONE …BUT’ Album:
TORY LANEZ
MADE YOU THINK I WAS GONE… BUT
(ALBUM)OUT NOW 🚨 pic.twitter.com/cDocPVXk6L
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) July 17, 2026
How is Tory Lanez still making music like this while locked up wtf pic.twitter.com/Jgs7ws2hGM
— Wost🕷️ (@mosthiphop) July 16, 2026
Tory saving the music game right now https://t.co/XvS7VekKfJ
— Q (@Qdeezul305) July 17, 2026
Tory Lanez probably got album of the year TF 🔥 #FreeTory
— 6lack’s Imagery (@6lacktitude) July 17, 2026
DeenTheGreat and Adrien Broner couldn’t believe Tory Lanez name-dropped them on his NEW album pic.twitter.com/p1JynFexve
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) July 17, 2026
Tory Lanez dropped the album of the year ☂️🔥 pic.twitter.com/jhAdr62OFu
— 𝓕𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴𝓸 (@FlackoBaggMyers) July 17, 2026
Tory Lanez was going MAAD on this new album 😲🔥🔥🔥
— BB Renz! (@Renzoc1o) July 17, 2026
Either a lot of my favorite artists are falling off or I’m outgrowing them because why am I not feeling anything from this Tory Lanez album…….
— Long Live D’Angelo (@ReezyCulture) July 17, 2026
That new Tory Lanez album 🔥 pic.twitter.com/82Nq2ZjVCH
— T O M I 🇳🇬 (@BabaKekere95) July 17, 2026
Tory Lanez dropped a better album than Future from jail
— Kananelo on X (@KananeloMotseki) July 17, 2026
What are your thoughts on the album? Are you listening? Share in the comments.
