Doodie Lo: The rap heavyweights unloads the emotions in his super touching 'Hospice' anthem

It’s no big flexing or cap whenever rap artist Doodie Lo gets on the mic. So it’s no surprise he comes through with much more than a hard-hitting ‘Hospice’ single in the form of a tear-jerking music video.

Doodie Lo unloads the emotions in his ‘Hospice’ music video

Forget waiting until a new music Friday, Doodie hits the green light on dropping his newest tune this week. Along with the record, Lo provides a super heartfelt music video dishing on his real-life grandmother in hospice.

Behind every successful person is a loving village, and Doodie Lo always makes an effort to sing the praises of the loved ones who made him who he is today. Today, the Only The Family riser pays homage to his family with his new video and single “Hospice,” out now via Only The Family/EMPIRE. Flexing his melodic chops over an evocative piano instrumental, Doodie reflects on his relationship with his family and rededicates himself to providing a comfortable lifestyle for them: “See my granny, she on hospice / Went to see her and I started crying, I couldn’t stop it / Told my daddy I got M’s, save her with a doctor.” The Jerry Productions-directed video finds Doodie spending time in his Kankakee, IL hometown, visiting his grandmother and father, and spoiling his kids with a shopping spree. The new single manages to capture a spectrum of emotions, inviting listeners into his world with raw honesty and irresistible charisma.

“Hospice” arrives as Doodie gears up for the release of What Made Me, his upcoming album. What Made Me is also home to recent singles like last month’s BIG30-assisted “4 Rings” and the “Role Model.” Additionally, other anthems like  “Popeyes” ft. Icewear Vezzo & Deeski, “Smurkio Flow,” “Play With My Name,” and “Daddies Babies” helped Doodie Lo make his mark in 2023. What Made Me will be Doodie’s first full-length project since his 2021 debut project Big Doodie Lo, which is home to “Me & Doodie Lo,” an energetic collab between King Von and Doodie (over 20 million YouTube views), in which the legendary O-Block native gives Mr. Kankakee an enthusiastic co-sign.

Doodie Lo & BIG30: The duo team up to go after '4 Rings'

Tired of what you’re hearing these days? No? Me neither. But how about adding even more fire to your fire playlist? Say less. It’s a Doodie Lo and BIG30 collaboration in the form of ‘4 Rings’ to heat up more than just your speakers.

Doodie Lo and BIG30 go for ‘4 Rings’ on their new collabo

The production sets the tone but leave it to Doodie and BIG for delivering their signature flows to keep you locked in from the start through the final few bars.

Proudly representing Kankakee, IL, Doodie Lo has emerged as one of the hottest Midwest spitters. With a street-sharpened pen, the Only The Family rapper shares Midwest tales on his new single “4 Rings” ft. BIG30. Over poignant and haunting production, Doodie reflects on how his past has toughened him and turned him into the man he is today: “You ain’t seen what I seen / I can’t tell you what I saw / You ain’t lost what I lost / That’s what turned me to a boss.” Memphis heavyweight BIG30 adds a menacing verse, casually issuing a warning to anyone who gets in his and Doodie’s way. 

“4 Rings” arrives as Doodie Lo prepares to release What Made Me, his upcoming project. The track follows recent singles like last month’s “Role Model,” plus sizzling street anthems like “Popeyes” ft. Icewear Vezzo & Deeski, “Smurkio Flow,” “Play With My Name,” and “Daddies Baby,” which helped him make his mark in 2023. What Made Me will be Doodie’s first full-length project since his 2021 debut project Big Doodie Lo, which is home to “Me & Doodie Lo,” an energetic collab between King Von and Doodie (over 20 million YouTube views), in which the legendary O-Block native gives Mr. Kankakee an enthusiastic co-sign. Over the past few years, Doodie Lo has considerably grown his profile, racking up over 80 million streams to date, gaining hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers and Spotify Monthly Listeners, and collaborating with heavy hitters like Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo, Pooh Shiesty, and more. 

Stay tuned for much more from Doodie Lo in 2024.

Doodie Lo: The 'Purple Nightmares' anthem is audio flames and cinematic flexing

What do you prefer? A full-fledged workout audio gem or major cinematic flexing deserving your full attention? Maybe both on the treadmill and bike? Say less. Rap artist Doodie Lo comes through with a fire ‘Purple Nightmares’ drop you can’t ignore.

Doodie Lo’s ‘Purple Nightmares’ hits extra hard

The song goes dumb but adding the purple appeal to the visual? Super tough. Tap in.

Wielding his raspy voice like a weapon, Kankakee, IL's Doodie Lo examines life in the streets from all sides. Reflecting on a habit that nearly wrecked his life, the Only The Family rapper shares "Purple Nightmares," his new video single. Over a poignant, piano-filled instrumental by Ricky Hoodrich, Doodie Lo warns of the dangers of drinking lean–including paranoia and night terrors–and dwells on the unexpected drawbacks of fame. In the video, Doodie Lo dwells in his crib with only his woman and his medicine to keep him company, as he tries to find a better way forward.

"Purple Nightmares" is Doodie Lo's second new video of 2024, following the clip for "Role Model." Both new singles will appear on What Made Me, the OTF vulture's upcoming album and his first full-length since his breakout Big Doodie Lo. Released in 2021, Big Doodie Lo is home to “Me & Doodie Lo,” an energetic collab between King Von and Doodie (over 20 million YouTube views), in which the legendary O-Block native gives Mr. Kankakee an enthusiastic co-sign. Over the past few years, Doodie Lo has considerably grown his profile, racking up over 80 million streams to date, gaining hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers and Spotify Monthly Listeners, and collaborating with heavy hitters like Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo, Pooh Shiesty, BIG30, and more.

Founded by Lil Durk, Only The Family is one of rap’s most respected labels and most impressive collections of talent. Originally based in Chicago, the label earned a reputation for cultivating some of the city’s most vital talents, with members like Doodie Lo, Booka600, Chief Wuk, and the late great King Von. With a roster that reflects label boss Durk’s signature combination of raw lyricism and emotional songwriting, OTF has released several label compilation mixtapes, the most recent being 2023's Nightmares In The Trenches. Stay tuned for much more from Durk and OTF in 2024.