Made You Think I Was Gone ...But is the tenth studio album by Canadian rapper and singer Tory Lanez. It was released on July 17, 2026, through One Umbrella. The project is structured as a double album, with the first disc dedicated to hip hop and the second focusing on R&B, reflecting the two musical styles that have defined much of his career. Made You Think I Was Gone...But was produced by Play Picasso, Plu2o Nash, Smash David, Roselilah, Mike Wavvs and Cashen.
Background Two unreleased songs from Tory Lanez had appeared on the internet before the album’s release. It was alleged that the songs were real, leading to rumors about him releasing new music while in prison. On July 15 Lanez announced the album through social media with the message "Made You Think I Was Gone...But 7.17", revealing that it would be divided into two discs labelled "Disc 1: Rap" (Fargo’s Revenge) and "Disc 2: R&B." (Fargo’s Heartbreak). Made You Think I Was Gone ...But was released on July 17, 2026, through Lanez's independent label, One Umbrella.
The album artwork references the prison stabbing Lanez survived in May 2025, depicting a bandaged figure that alludes to the injuries he sustained during the attack.
Reception Writing for Ratings Game Music, Quincy praised the album's versatility, highlighting Lanez's vocal performances, production, and ability to alternate between rap and R&B across the project's two discs. While noting that several tracks felt reminiscent of the artist's earlier work, the review concluded that the album remained a strong release, particularly commending its production quality and emotional range. HotNewHipHop described the project as a return to the dual musical approach that has characterized much of Lanez's career, with the first disc focusing on hip hop and the second emphasizing melodic R&B. The publication noted that the 23-track album revisits the sounds that established his fanbase.
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Charts + Chart performance for Made You Think I Was Gone ...But Chart (2026) Peakposition Portuguese Albums (AFP) 117
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