Scary Hours 2 is the fourthextended play by Canadian rapperDrake and a sequel to his second extended playScary Hours (2018).[2] It was released on March 5, 2021, and features guest appearances from American rappersLil Baby andRick Ross.[3] The only single, "What's Next", was released alongside the EP with an accompanying music video. A sequel,For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, was released on November 17, 2023.
In January 2021, Drake announced that his upcoming sixth studio albumCertified Lover Boy would be delayed until later in 2021.[4] Two months later,Scary Hours 2 was announced a day prior to release on Drake's social media platforms.[5]
The multi-single managed to chart on three charts, theAustrian,Italian, andGerman album charts, at number 10, 54 and 80, respectively.[citation needed]
"What's Next" debuted atop the USBillboard Hot 100 on the chart dated March 20, 2021, becoming his eighth song to top the chart.[6] The remaining tracks from the EP, "Wants and Needs" featuring Lil Baby and "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" featuring Rick Ross debuted at number two and three, respectively, thus making him the first artist in history to have three songs debut in the top 3 of theBillboard Hot 100 in the same week. "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" is also Rick Ross's highest charting song to date.[6]
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