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East Oakland, California's Ovrkast. Dropped 'STRIKING' as OutKast Sues Over His Name: What to Know
The Drake-credited rapper-producer's new album arrived Oct. 9, weeks after OutKast's trademark company took him to federal court over his stage name.
Ovrkast., the East Oakland, California rapper and producer whose beats have landed on Drake records, released his new album, STRIKING, on Oct. 9, 2026. He did it while fighting a federal lawsuit from the company that controls OutKast's trademarks, which says his name is too close to theirs.
Here's what to know about the music and the legal fight.
The album
STRIKING is a 12-track project released via Brooklyn label three times LOUDER, according to Clash, which described its sound as "jazz-influenced, sample-heavy soundcore." It follows what Clash called his breakthrough 2025 project, While The Iron Is Hot.
HotNewHipHop's tracklist rundown lists guests including Joey Bada$$ on "STATIC," MAVI and Samara Cyn on "KNOCK," and Niontay on "Wata," plus Self Proclaimed Narcissist, Nali, Marco Plus and more. "This is my best record to date," he told Clash.
The Drake connection
Clash credits him with the beat for "Make Them Pay" on Drake's ICEMAN, which he calls his favorite track on the album. Complex also lists him as a producer on Drake's "Red Button" and "The Shoe Fits," and traces his breakout to For All the Dogs: Scary Hours and ICEMAN. His beats have also backed Vince Staples and Earl Sweatshirt, per Clash.
On how the Drake look changed things, he told Clash, "I'm still processing it, and my mind is still catching up."
The OutKast lawsuit
On Sept. 16, 2026, High Schoolers, LLC, the company controlled by André 3000 and Big Boi that holds OutKast's trademark rights, sued Ovrkast., real name Silas Wilson, in federal court in Atlanta, Music Business Worldwide reported. MBW describes Wilson as now based in New York. The complaint's 10 counts include trademark infringement, unfair competition, dilution, and breach of contract.
The company claims he agreed to rebrand as "OVERKXST" by July 15, 2026, and then backed out. Music Business Worldwide reported that he never signed the final settlement, which leaves the key question of whether a deal finalized by lawyers binds him without his signature. The suit seeks an injunction, damages, and destruction of Ovrkast.-branded merchandise.
In a since-deleted post, he wrote, "For the record, I NEVER SIGNED any agreement," HotNewHipHop reported. He told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "I have established this name and its meaning completely independently of the parties in question." In a statement to Rolling Stone, cited by Complex, he said he never intended to "confuse fans." Neither the AJC's Oct. 14 column nor Complex's Oct. 21 feature reported a ruling or settlement.
Where to listen and follow
STRIKING is out now via three times LOUDER. Follow Ovrkast. on Instagram at @ovrkast, which had about 67K followers as of late October 2026.
Sources
Clash — "Ovrkast. Details New Album 'STRIKING'"
Clash — "Heroes & Villains: Ovrkast. Is Ready To Cast Judgement"
HotNewHipHop — "STRIKING - Album by Ovrkast."
Complex — "Ovrkast. Denies Trying to 'Confuse' Fans Over Moniker Amid OutKast Lawsuit"
Complex — "Ovrkast Says He's 'Still Processing' Becoming One of Drake's 'Trusted Collaborators'"
Music Business Worldwide — "Outkast's trademark company sues rapper Ovrkast, claiming he reneged on deal to drop 'nearly identical' name"
HotNewHipHop — "Ovrkast. Says He 'Never Signed An Agreement' In OutKast Lawsuit"
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — "Outkast sued a rapper for having a 'nearly identical' name. Was it necessary?"