Drake's 'Fear of Missing Out' Is a Film Premiere, Not Album

Drake is set to premiere “Fear of Missing Out” on September 15 as a self-funded “not so short film,” ending weeks of speculation that the title referred to a new album. The visual project is scheduled to debut at 9 p.m. ET on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music, though its runtime and full contents remain undisclosed. Drake describes the film as “self-funded surrealism” about making the most of one summer, with a teaser showing him piloting a neon-green speedboat as a narrator weighs cautious living against embracing risk. He has encouraged viewers to take action, nurture relationships and pursue opportunities while also defending hip-hop and music videos as meaningful forms of creative expression. The project is directed and scored by members of Drake’s creative circle, and fans continue to speculate that it could include new music or recently filmed videos.