Rick Ross is back in rollout mode, and he’s bringing T.I. along for the ride on his brand-new single “Mahogany Caskets,” the first official release from his upcoming 12th studio album Set In Stone, scheduled to drop July 17.
The track arrived on June 12 across all major streaming platforms and immediately set the tone for what fans can expect from the project. Over a smooth, cinematic Southern-style beat, both Ross and T.I. deliver polished verses centered on legacy, power, and longevity in the rap game.
This isn’t the first time the two veterans have linked up, but “Mahogany Caskets” shows that their chemistry is still strong. Instead of competing for dominance, they trade verses in a controlled, confident way, each bringing their signature style—Ross with his luxury-drenched delivery, and T.I. with his sharp, authoritative flow.
The production leans heavily into a dark, upscale atmosphere, matching the themes both artists explore throughout the record. It’s reflective but still polished, giving listeners that classic Southern Hip-Hop feel with a more mature edge.
Set In Stone will be Rick Ross’s 12th studio album, and expectations are already building following the release of this first single. The project was originally set to arrive earlier in June but was pushed back to July 17, reportedly to give Ross more time to fine-tune the final product.
The album is expected to feature 19 tracks, suggesting a full-length, detailed body of work rather than a short project. With “Mahogany Caskets” leading the way, Ross appears to be leaning into themes of success, longevity, and the realities of maintaining status in the rap industry over time.
Ross and T.I. have both built long-standing careers in Hip-Hop, and their collaboration here feels natural rather than forced. There’s a veteran presence on the track that stands out, with both artists sounding comfortable in their lanes while still feeding off each other’s energy.
Fans have pointed out that the song feels like a return to more traditional Southern rap storytelling—focused less on trends and more on presence, confidence, and lived experience.
With the album now officially in its rollout phase, “Mahogany Caskets” serves as a clear statement that Rick Ross is not slowing down. Instead, he’s positioning Set In Stone as another major entry in his catalog, backed by strategic collaborations and a consistent luxury-driven sound.
Pre-orders for the album are already live on streaming platforms, and anticipation continues to grow as fans wait to see what other features and surprises Ross has lined up for the full project.
If this single is any indication, Set In Stone is shaping up to be a solid, veteran-level Hip-Hop release built on experience, execution, and signature Southern flair.


