CONNIE DIIAMOND IS “UNLEASHED”!
BREAKS FREE ON NEW PROJECT OUT NOW FEATURING SYMBA, DREAMDOLL, SHANTEL MAY, TRAP MANNY, JOURNEY MONTANA & RON E
BRONX RAPPER PUTS PERSONAL GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE FRONT AND CENTER PLUS FOCUS TRACK “LAY IT DOWN” FEAT. SYMBA
(New York, NY — November 13, 2026) Rap star Connie Diiamond releases her new project, Unleashed, today via VisionPlay Entertainment/MNRK Music Group. Across 12 tracks, Connie confronts the industry politics she’s navigated, a relationship she’s struggled to walk away from, and the compromises she’s no longer willing to make. The project pairs her signature confidence and sharp wordplay with moments of vulnerability, showing a more personal side of Connie as she takes control of her music and her future.
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The project’s focus track, “Lay It Down,” featuring Symba, finds Connie Diiamond refusing to let past setbacks determine how far she can go. On “Big Dawg,” she channels that same self-assurance toward her personal life, leaving behind the habit of lowering her standards for someone else. “Look What You’ve Done,” featuring Shantel May, reveals a more complicated side of love, as Connie confronts the pain of holding on to someone she knows she needs to let go, the songs trace her path from old patterns and unresolved emotions toward a steadier, more grounded version of herself.
“Unleashed represents me letting go of the things that don’t belong anymore. For me, that freedom is personal, emotional and creative. It’s releasing expectations, attachments, self-doubt and the ways I’ve compromised what I want. Each record touches on something different I’m freeing myself from, whether that’s industry politics, a relationship or questioning my own worth. Creating this project helped me reconnect with my confidence, trust my voice and find the fun in making music again. There’s reflection, there’s celebration, and there’s the reminder that everything I bring to the table is still there. I’m still that girl, and I haven’t reached my ceiling,” says Connie Diiamond.
Elsewhere, Connie Diiamond teams up with fellow labelmate and Bronx rapper DreamDoll on her most recent single, “Wait,” a bold, playful collaboration filled with raunchy lyrics and humor. Connie makes it clear she’s interested in money, not commitment, while DreamDoll raises the stakes with her own demands, giving the track an unapologetically provocative edge.
Growing up between the Bronx and Queens, Connie Diiamond began writing poetry at 13, drawing inspiration from Missy Elliott, The Diplomats, Remy Ma, and Jadakiss. Her early freestyles helped introduce her to a wider audience, including a 2021 take on DaBaby’s “Ball If I Want To” and a freestyle over Ludacris’ “Move” that earned a public co-sign from LeBron James. Her breakout track “Ghetto & Ratchet” cemented her reputation, followed by projects including Underdog Szn and Underdog Szn 2. She has also collaborated with Fabolous, Cash Cobain, Eric Bellinger, and Dame D.O.L.L.A., with her music appearing in the NBA 2K franchise. In 2024, BET selected her as a BET Amplified Artist, recognizing her as one of hip-hop’s emerging talents. Earlier this year, her “AH HA” freestyle caught the attention of Cardi B and drew additional support from Remy Ma.
Major media has taken notice throughout her music journey, with NPR Music, XXL, and UPROXX among them:
“Running with the torch” — NPR MUSIC
“A solid reputation for spitting fire” — XXL
“Lyrically-focused, hard-edged street rap” — UPROXX
Unleashed is available now on all streaming platforms.