Wale Confronts Mental Health Struggles in Powerful New Single

In the lead-up to the release of his eighth studio album "everything is a lot." on November 14, 2025, rapper Wale has unveiled a powerful new single titled "Mirroronnabenz." The track, which blends Afrobeat and hip-hop soul, finds Wale and producer BNYX contemplating the rapper's past mental health challenges and the need for self-affirmation.

The first verse of "Mirroronnabenz" sees Wale questioning his own success and influence, rapping, "Mirror mirror on the Benz who the flyest in the room?/Who inspired everybody that's inspiring the youth?" He goes on to acknowledge the toll that "years of paranoia" and "depression" have taken, but emphasizes the importance of picking oneself up and blocking out the noise.

In a statement, Wale explained that the track is "a self-affirmation anthem" aimed at encouraging Black men to be more open about their mental health struggles. The song's release comes four years after a lyrical exchange between Wale and his friend J. Cole, in which Cole's 2016 single "False Prophets" addressed Wale's mental health issues.

"Mirroronnabenz" serves as the lead single from Wale's forthcoming album "everything is a lot.," marking the rapper's first full-length release since 2021's "Folarin II." With its raw, introspective lyrics and genre-blending production, the track promises to resonate with fans as Wale continues to use his platform to destigmatize conversations around mental health.