king Yella: New Music, Mid-Interview Collapse & Chicago Realities in 2025

King Yella, the Chicago drill stalwart, remains a compelling and controversial figure in 2025. This summer, he released a new single, made headlines after collapsing on-camera during a live interview, and continued to ignite discussion with frank takes on loyalty, rivalries, and survival—both on the mic and beyond it.

New Single “No Love City” Hits the Streets

On June 4, 2025, King Yella dropped his latest single, “No Love City.” The track blends his signature drill grit with melodic cadences, marking a fresh twist in his evolving sound. Available now on Apple Music, “No Love City” signals that despite controversies, he’s still showing up via music.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

A Shocking On-Camera Collapse

Fans were shaken when King Yella collapsed mid-interview during a Wings with Cam Capone News session on August 11. By then, he’d emptied most of a Crown Royal bottle and was reacting emotionally to footage of Tory Lanez’s prison stabbing when he pounded his chest and fell backward. The video quickly went viral and sparked serious concern for his health.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Chicago Roots and Drill Identity

Born Cemone Lewis in Chicago in 1990, King Yella rose through the city’s murderous drill scene. His mixtapes—Yella Corleone (2014) and Love Is Hate (2017)—and collaborative cuts (e.g., FBG Duck’s “Slide”) established him as a raw, unfiltered voice of the Streets. His music often straddles street realism and anti-violence messages, a contrast rooted in his own near-miss shooting in 2016 and personal conflicts.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Feuds, Rivalries & Resilience

Yella’s career has been shaped by high-profile feuds—most notably with OTF-affiliated artists like Lil Durk and 600Breezy. In 2018, he launched unfiltered remarks at Cardi B and Offset. Yet for all the chest-thumping clashes, Yella’s story is now filtering into a more reflective plane—especially after a public cocaine admission in 2024.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

From Addiction to Accountability

In August 2024, Yella live-streamed a raw rant admitting cocaine addiction and asking fans for help. His emotional vulnerabilities—“I’ve been off cocaine… that drug feels so great… I feel like Superman off it”—shifted the narrative from drill bravado toward personal struggle and reinvention.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Broader Context: Support in Chicago

In May, as NBA YoungBoy toured through Chicago, tensions brewed due to past beefs. King Yella publicly offered support for YoungBoy’s safety—“Nobody finna do nothing to YoungBoy… half of y’all really fans”—suggesting a maturing perspective on city politics and loyalty.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

2025: An Artist in Transition

King Yella’s trajectory is less about headline stunts and more about survival, authenticity, and musical reinvention. The new single, vulnerability in interviews, and statements on rival artists reflect an artist grappling with legacy, audience expectations, and his own future.

External Insight

For a direct breakdown of that shocking interview collapse, see this recap from Hindustan Times.

What to Watch Next

Announcement of a new EP or album following “No Love City.”
Are on-camera appearances safe again—or is he laying low?
Public outreach moments—family narratives, community work, or rehab updates.
Signs of musical reinvention as Chicago drill continues to evolve.