Offset teases possible “Without Warning” sequel with Metro Boomin and 21 Savage

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Jul 5, 2025

Offset teases “Without Warning 2” sequel with Metro Boomin

If you were active in hip-hop circles in late 2017, you remember where you were when Metro Boomin, 21 Savage, and Offset dropped their surprise project Without Warning.

Released unannounced on Halloween, the album combined sinister trap beats, horror movie aesthetics, and three of the genre’s most potent hitmakers. The result? One of the most memorable and cohesive rap collab albums of the late 2010s.

Now, nearly eight years later, fans are buzzing again. A cryptic tweet from Offset has renewed speculation that Without Warning 2 could actually be on the way.

A Viral Tweet, a Doberman, and a Thinking Emoji

It all started on July 4, when AI artist Stephan Vasement shared a chilling piece of fan art on X (formerly Twitter). The image features a fierce Dobermann—just like the one on the original Without Warning cover—this time, decked out with diamond teeth and a sparkling collar. The filter was grainy, gritty, and immediately brought back the horrorcore energy of 2017’s fan favorite.

Shortly after, another user, SSJerdo, quote-tweeted the image tagging the trio and joking:

“@21savage @OffsetYRN @MetroBoomin cough #WithoutWarning2 cover art cough”

Therefore, that’s when Offset replied.

He didn’t confirm anything. He didn’t deny it either. He simply posted the thinking face emoji (🤔)—and the internet did the rest.

Collaboration Albums in Hip-Hop: A Modern Trend

While joint albums aren’t new, the late 2010s saw an explosion of them, especially in hip-hop.

Between 2017 and 2020, we saw:

  • Future & Young Thug (Super Slimey)
  • Travis Scott & Quavo (Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho)
  • Lil Baby & Gunna (Drip Harder)
  • 21 Savage, Offset, and Metro Boomin (Without Warning)

These projects weren’t just throwaways. Many became cultural moments, launched hits, and shaped the trap era’s streaming dominance.

Few, however, aged as gracefully or were as well-received as Without Warning. Its Halloween drop made it feel like an event. The horror-movie theme gave it depth. And the chemistry between its creators made it unforgettable.

Why Without Warning Still Hits

From the opening growl of “Ghostface Killers” to the cold menace of “Ric Flair Drip,” Without Warning felt like a tight, focused statement. There were no filler songs. No bloated tracklists. Just 10 tracks, all heat.

Moreover, it leaned into horrorcore and dark trap, but never felt gimmicky. That balance of sound and theme made it a Halloween essential for rap fans—and a top-tier Metro Boomin production showcase.

Critics praised its eerie atmosphere. Fans loved its replay value. Songs like:

  • “Rap Saved Me”
  • “Mad Stalkers”
  • “Still Serving”
    …are still quoted and streamed today.

Metro Boomin Shut It Down in 2019—But Has He Changed His Mind?

Fans have hoped for a sequel since 2018. And back in 2019, rumors started swirling that Without Warning 2 was in the works.

Metro quickly shut them down on Twitter, saying:

“There is no Without Warning 2 and I’m not even sure where these rumors began. I appreciate everyone’s love for the first album but everything doesn’t need a sequel!”

He made it clear: no part two.

But now, five years later, could things be different?

Why 2025 Is the Perfect Time for a Sequel

While we haven’t had confirmation, there are strong signs pointing to Without Warning 2 being more than just fan fiction.

Here’s why:

  • Metro Boomin is active. He just dropped “Slide” with Roscoe Dash and has a surprise mixtape coming this month.
  • Offset is in rollout mode. He released the JID-assisted “Bodies” in late June, hinting that a solo album could be on the way.
  • 21 Savage is laying low. After dropping American Dream in early 2024, he hasn’t released much. But he’s confirmed to appear on the upcoming JackBoys 2 project with Travis Scott’s camp.

All three artists are creatively charged, and the trap landscape has evolved enough to make a return feel fresh—not forced.

And let’s face it: Without Warning still trends every Halloween. If any album deserves a sequel, it’s this one.

What Fans Want From Without Warning 2

Fans aren’t looking for a 20-track deluxe drop. What they want is what made the original special:

  • Dark, cohesive trap beats from Metro
  • Aggressive verses from Offset and 21 Savage
  • A spooky, cinematic vibe timed perfectly for fall

Furthermore want bars. They want bass. They want energy on the beats.

With all three artists in a more mature place creatively, there’s potential to evolve the sound while staying true to the original’s DNA.

Challenges to Making It Happen

Still, a few things could stand in the way:

  • Scheduling: All three artists are balancing solo careers and features.
  • Metro’s mindset: He made it clear in 2019 he wasn’t interested in sequels. Has that changed?
  • Label logistics: Depending on contracts and clearances, getting three heavyweights on a full joint project may require some behind-the-scenes work.

But if the fan demand is loud enough—and Offset’s emoji means what fans think it does—those challenges may not matter.

Hope Is in the Air (and on the Timeline)

Hip-hop fans know better than to take emoji responses as gospel. But when an artist like Offset responds to Without Warning 2 rumors with a thinking face, you don’t ignore it.

It doesn’t confirm anything. But it reminds fans that the idea isn’t dead—and that’s enough to spark hope.

In a year already full of big moments—Kendrick vs. Drake, Cardi B’s “Outside”, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Megan” album—a Without Warning sequel could push 2025 over the edge.

For now, we’ll keep watching Metro’s mixtape rollout, Offset’s solo drops, and 21’s low-key moves.

And every Halloween, we’ll keep blasting “Ghostface Killers” just in case.