Bay Area rapper E-40 has unveiled his first track of 2026, Pesos, featuring Chef Boy from his upcoming album. The single, produced by DJAYCP, arrives with a music video directed by Jae Synth. It marks E-40's return to new music following releases in summer 2025.
E-40, the veteran Bay Area rapper, dropped his latest single, Pesos, on January 30 through Heavy On The Grind Entertainment and Virgin Music. Featuring the artist Chef Boy, the track highlights E-40's distinctive lyrical style and flow, complemented by Chef Boy's catchy hook. DJAYCP handles production, bringing a fresh sound to the collaboration.
This release serves as the lead single for E-40's forthcoming album, Rule of Thumb: Rule 2, expected to arrive soon. It builds on the momentum from his previous project, Rule of Thumb: Rule 1, which came out in November 2023 and included guest appearances from NBA YoungBoy, Gucci Mane, Too $hort, Larry June, and LaRussell.
The accompanying music video, directed by Jae Synth, visually captures the energy of the song. Pesos is E-40's first new material since summer 2025, when he shared Too Much with JasonMartin and Beating They Ass. Earlier that year, E-40 delivered a memorable NPR Tiny Desk Concert, which climbed to number four among YouTube's most-viewed videos. The performance covered three decades of his career, featuring classics like Tell Me When To Go and Choices.
Fans can stream Pesos on platforms including Apple Music and Spotify, signaling E-40's continued influence in hip-hop.
