"Keep It Burnin" (stylized inall caps) is a song by American rapperFuture featuring fellow American rapperKanye West. It was first released on April 29, 2022, from Future's ninth studio albumI Never Liked You, with an accompanying music video. It was sent to Italiancontemporary hit radio on May 6, 2022, as the third official single from the album.[1]
"Keep It Burnin" was originally recorded forKanye West's eleven studio album,Donda 2 (2025). An early version with unfinished vocals from West appeared on a demo of the album, exclusive to his $200Stem Player, but was removed shortly after.[2] This version contained an interpolation of "Burning Down the House" by new wave bandTalking Heads.[3]
The song features a "progressive"trap production,[4] over which the two artists reflect on where they each came from.[5] Kanye West addresses his divorce fromKim Kardashian, first referencing buying a house next to hers ("I'ma buy a home next to your home if I miss you"). He also makes references to Kardashian's lack of support for his2020 presidential campaign, as well as his plan to run for president again in 2024: "Rubbin' on your ass but your mouth is the issue / When you run for '24, I bet your spouse gon' be with you".[2][6][7] Meanwhile, Future raps about his journey to fame and his past ("Seen too much violence, done seen too much death / Bodies on bodies, got a gang full of them / Raised by gangsters, prostitutes and pimps").[5]
The official music video was directed by Rick Nyce. In it, Future and Kanye West are seen under a circular spotlight in a warehouse, surrounded by darkness, throughbird's-eye view.[2][5][6] Both are dressed in all black, while Future wears a hood and sunglasses and West's face is covered with a black mask.[2][8][9] They rap and show some dance moves while surrounded by their crews.[10][11]
