Earlier this month, August Alsina saw his debut album, 2014’s ‘Testimony,’ become his first album to reach Platinum status in the United States – a triumph that came just months after the album’s tracks, ‘No Love’ and ‘I Luv This Sh*t,’ became his first two singles to reach double Platinum status.
Despite those wins, which have been coupled with calls for new music from his diehard fans, the 29-year-old has indicated he’s not inspired to press forward with his music career.
Barely a year after his ill-fated third studio album, ‘State of Emergency,’ slipped out of the Billboard 200 after a 3-week tenancy (as we reported here), Alsina’s announced he’s set to vacate the music scene all together.
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As seen above, August took to Instagram Monday (September 20) with a stunning announcement for his 6.6 million followers. While previewing new music in the clip, the post was accompanied with the caption:
“To all the loved 1’s who support me,” Alsina started. “These last couple projects are likely to be the last you see/hear of August Alsina. W/ that said, it is my hope that we can enjoy each other while I’m here, on my last victory lap around the sun. I’ll strive to make it as nostalgic as possible for you w/ beautiful times and high vibes. With great love, always. – AA.”
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Although August may be hanging up his mic, fans will still get to see him in action in the coming months. As we previously reported, the ‘Kissin on My Tattoos’ star’s name was recently inked alongside Tamar Braxton, Dennis Rodman, and others for the reboot of ‘The Surreal Life.’
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Aww he wants validation to keep going.
Gone nah! No announcement was needed.
You thought a entanglements would get people to care. Oop
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That pwart ✌🏾
Well after that old lady turned him out, the way she turned out other women… allegedly. it’s understandable why he doesn’t want to do music
Who? Chile no one was ever checking for this Trey Songz Kris Brown reject
Good. Maybe keep those last couple too. Bye 👋🏽
He has a unique voice and is attractive, I hope he continues his career. 💯
OK
His last project was not bad at all but it got overshadowed by the “success” of Entanglements lol. I wish him the best though
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Well this is good new cause we definitely didn’t miss him and his whining etc, not sure why he call it “retiring” ain’t like he did s*** lmao but deuces QUEEN