Released on March 13, 2026, “Declassified” marks a significant return for Tom MacDonald, continuing his streak of independent, self-released projects that bypass traditional industry gatekeepers. The album stays true to his “Hangover Gang” roots, blending aggressive hip-hop production with the confrontational, socially-charged lyricism that has become his trademark. With 19 tracks totaling nearly an hour of music, the project explores familiar themes of cultural division, personal independence, and a critique of the modern music industry.

The tracklist features provocative titles like “Anti,” “Propaganda,” “White Boys Don’t Dance,” “Us Against The World,” and “Satanic Rappers,” signaling MacDonald’s ongoing commitment to tackling controversial topics head-on. Musically, the album balances high-energy anthems with more introspective moments, such as “Flowers” and “Worthless,” offering fans a deeper look into his personal journey alongside his usual political commentary. As a digital and physical release, “Declassified” reinforces his position as a polarizing yet undeniably successful force in the independent rap scene.

Tom MacDonald has frequently cited Eminem as his single biggest musical influence, often describing him as the blueprint for his own career as an independent artist. In a song “Dear Slim,” he expresses deep gratitude for how Eminem’s music helped him through personal struggles with addiction and mental health, while also acknowledging the torch-passing of the “unfiltered” and “cancelled” white rapper mantle.

Tom MacDonald didn’t hold back from showing love to Eminem in this new album too. He shouted out Eminem in three different songs. First mention comes on a track titled “Still The One” which was actually released in 2022. “I’m the most important rapper since Pac and Marshall Mathers.”

Second shout out comes on a track titled “Every Rapper Ever,” which was also released years back but was included in the new album. “What happened to hip-hop? Everything switched up / Now it’s “Shoot a gun, fuck a bitch, pop pills” / It was Biggie and 2Pac, then Eminem, Snoop Dogg / Now it’s lil’ idiots and none of them real.” Tom MacDonald raps.

Third shout out comes on a new song called “Flowers.” In the song, he raps: “I bought a beat from Eminem, I got like 60 #1s / I was praised on television once by President Trump / But they don’t see the man I am, just who I was.”