Milwaukee’s own Black Aladdin just pulled up to the Rap Draft stage and turned the whole room into his lounge. His new single “Take A Shot With Me” is a smooth, confident cut that trades in the usual battle-rap snarl for something a little more laid-back — a rare flex from a guy who normally shows up to bury the competition punchline-first.

For the uninitiated, Black Aladdin has been sharpening his teeth in the battle rap circuit for years, racking up appearances across multiple leagues out of Wisconsin. But his catalog tells a bigger story than the battles suggest. From “A Whole New World” and “Write With Your Heart” back in 2020, to “Lavish Life, Vol. 1” (2021), the back-to-back 2022 run of “OverLooked” and “Seen It Coming,” and 2024’s “Aladdin Lillard,” he’s been quietly stacking projects while most of the internet was still trying to figure out how to pronounce his name. Singles like “POWDER,” “Zombies,” and “Milwaukee Dance Song” have kept the momentum humming into 2025.

“Take A Shot With Me” lands squarely in his 2026 rollout, which is anchored by his new album “Trap Genie.” If this Rap Draft performance is any indication, Black Aladdin is stepping into a more melodic, radio-ready pocket without losing the punch-first mentality that made his name in the first place. The delivery is unhurried, the bars are quotable, and the vibe is the kind you can nurse a drink to — which, given the title, feels intentional.

Watch the Rap Draft performance below and decide for yourself whether you’re pouring one or passing the bottle.