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Mobb Deep's Posthumous Album Keeps Duo's Legacy Alive
8 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Mobb Deep's 9th album, first since Prodigy's death
- Reconstructed songs retain duo's chemistry, but feel like a retread
- Prodigy's 2017 passing at age 42 due to sickle cell complications
In October 2025, Mobb Deep released their ninth studio album, Infinite, marking the first posthumous release since the passing of rapper Prodigy in 2017. Prodigy, who had long grappled with sickle cell anemia, tragically died at the age of 42 while on tour with his bandmate Havoc in Las Vegas.
Havoc, who spent years grieving the loss of his longtime collaborator and brother-in-arms, collaborated with longtime affiliate The Alchemist to put together Infinite as a musical tribute to Prodigy. The album, which is part of Mass Appeal's Legend Has It series, impressively retains the duo's signature chemistry and sinister sound. However, for the most part, it plays like an update to Mobb Deep's past work, with a few modern flourishes that don't quite capture the raw intensity of their glory days.
Despite the bittersweet circumstances surrounding its release, Infinite stands as a testament to Prodigy's enduring legacy and the indelible mark he and Havoc left on the world of hip-hop. The album serves as a poignant farewell to one of the genre's most revered and influential duos.
