Harverd Dropout

Released in February 2019, Harverd Dropout serves as Lil Pump's second studio album and his major-label pivot following the viral success of 'Gucci Gang'. The recording process was famously chaotic, involving a 'lost' version of the album and multiple delays that saw its release move from mid-2018 to early 2019. Sonically, the album moves away from the raw lo-fi distortion of his debut toward a more polished, 'HD' trap sound, though it retains the Ronny J-inspired bass heavy foundations. The project is notable for its heavy-hitting guest list, including Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Quavo, which signaled Pump's temporary status as a central figure in the hip-hop zeitgeist. Critics generally viewed the album as a repetitive but occasionally effective distillation of his brand, noting that while it lacked depth, it succeeded as a collection of high-energy singles. It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold within months, marking the commercial apex of the 'SoundCloud rap' movement's second wave.