Motive Reveals He is Ditching TDE

High Dawg Leisure watched one other artist exit the label simply two years after Kendrick Lamar’s departure. Motive introduced he left TDE on Tuesday (June 18). Motive expressed his gratitude for the final seven years. The West Coast rapper known as his TDE run a “surreal” expertise however felt it was time for him to embark on […]

High Dawg Leisure watched one other artist exit the label simply two years after Kendrick Lamar’s departure. Motive introduced he left TDE on Tuesday (June 18).

Motive expressed his gratitude for the final seven years. The West Coast rapper known as his TDE run a “surreal” expertise however felt it was time for him to embark on the following chapter of his profession.

“It comes with nice appreciation and pleasure that I wish to announce my cut up with TDE,” he wrote. “I wish to give an enormous thanks to High himself, not just for giving me an opportunity to reside out my dream but additionally for listening to me and understanding my determination to journey a distinct path after the years. There’s really no phrases for the quantity of respect I’ve for you and that’ll by no means change, it doesn’t matter what.”

Motive additionally thanked TDE followers and his fellow artists.

“I additionally wish to thank each single TDE fan who embraced me and allowed me to share my music with them,” he wrote. “There’s no world wherein you don’t imply absolutely the most to me. Final however not least, a thanks to all of the artists who embraced me. Thanks for being a continuing inspiration and ear whereas attempting to navigate this trade and music.”

TDE arguably boasted probably the most secure roster of any Hip-Hop label over the previous 15 years. Longtime members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, SZA and Isaiah Rashad stay with the label. TDE’s most up-to-date addition was Doechii.

The label misplaced its greatest star when Kendrick launched Mr. Morale & the Large Steppers, his ultimate album for TDE, in 2022. Now, Motive has adopted go well with. Motive didn’t say if he meant to signal with one other label or transfer ahead independently.

Learn his TDE exit letter under.