Drake, Don Toliver Flip Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” in Drake’s FOMO Film
Updated: 16 September 2026
Drake finally showed the world what FOMO was — and then made the whole thing disappear.
On September 15, Drake premiered Fear of Missing Out, his self-described “not so short film,” bringing together unreleased music, new visuals, celebrity cameos and a surprise reworking of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” featuring Don Toliver.
The project had been teased for weeks as one of Drake’s more mysterious 2026 rollouts. When it finally arrived, it turned out to be much bigger than a conventional music video.
And then, shortly after the premiere, FOMO disappeared from YouTube.
As of September 16, there is still no confirmed public explanation for why the film was removed or made unavailable.
Drake Turns “Choosin’ Texas” Into Something Completely Different
One of the biggest musical moments inside FOMO is Drake and Don Toliver’s take on Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.”
Drake had already previewed his version of the country hit in Toronto in late August, giving fans an early indication that he was taking the song in a completely different direction.
The original is an upbeat country record. Drake’s version slows the song down, shifting the melody into a darker, atmospheric R&B setting, with Don Toliver adding another layer to the reworked performance. Billboard previously described Drake’s preview as an R&B interpretation of Langley’s country hit.
The FOMO version therefore wasn’t completely out of nowhere.
Drake had been publicly showing interest in the song for weeks before the film premiered.
He had also attended one of Langley’s shows in Arkansas, further fueling speculation that a collaboration was coming.
FOMO finally gave fans the full picture.
Ella Langley Is Part of the FOMO World
Langley’s involvement goes beyond simply having her song reworked.
She appears in the visual world surrounding the project, making the “Choosin’ Texas” moment feel more intentional than a random interpolation dropped into an unrelated Drake film.
It also fits into Drake’s increasingly loose approach to genre during his 2026 run.
Rather than keeping the project entirely within hip-hop, FOMO moves through rap, R&B, country influences and more experimental visual territory.
That makes “Choosin’ Texas” one of the clearest examples of Drake stepping outside his usual musical framework.
What Exactly Is Drake’s FOMO?
Drake had been teasing Fear of Missing Out since August without clearly explaining what it was.
At different points, fans speculated that FOMO could be a new album, a livestream, a music release, a tour announcement or something entirely different.
Drake eventually revealed that it was a “not so short film.”
The project premiered on YouTube on September 15 and runs for roughly an hour, combining music videos, new material and cinematic sequences into one continuous visual experience.
Drake described the project as “self-funded surrealism”, with the film directed and scored by people from his creative circle.
Rather than functioning like a traditional short film with a straightforward narrative, FOMO operates more like a visual collection — part music film, part showcase and part extension of Drake’s current creative universe.
FOMO Contains More New Music
The “Choosin’ Texas” rework isn’t the only reason fans were watching.
The film contains multiple previously unheard pieces of music, making the premiere significantly more important for Drake fans than simply another visual release.
Reports identified additional unreleased material involving artists including Don Toliver and Yeat.
That distinction matters.
FOMO wasn’t simply Drake putting together visuals for songs fans already knew.
For a brief period, the film became a place where listeners could hear music that had not received conventional standalone releases.
Drake Brought Out a Serious Guest List
The film’s cast and appearances also helped turn FOMO into an event.
The project features appearances from Ella Langley, Don Toliver, Sexyy Red, Winnie Harlow and Drake’s mother, Sandi Graham, among others.
Other reports also highlighted a cameo from Kevin Durant, adding another unexpected name to the film’s visual universe.
The combination of musicians, athletes, models, friends and family gives FOMO the feeling of a snapshot of Drake’s world rather than a conventional promotional video.
The FOMO Rollout Was Already Unusual
The disappearance becomes more interesting when you look at how Drake rolled the project out.
He didn’t announce a conventional album campaign.
Instead, FOMO emerged through cryptic posts and teasers before Drake eventually confirmed that the project would premiere on YouTube.
The rollout began with a series of clues, including a post using the phrase “FOMO 2026” before fans knew exactly what it meant.
Drake later confirmed the September 15 premiere and described the project as a “not so short film.”
Even the title was deliberately ambiguous.
FOMO — Fear of Missing Out became both the name of the project and an appropriate description of the rollout: fans had to tune in at a specific moment to see what Drake had actually prepared.
Then FOMO Disappeared From YouTube
This is where the story gets interesting.
After the premiere, FOMO became unavailable on YouTube.
There has been plenty of speculation about what caused the disappearance, particularly because the film contains unreleased music and Drake’s reworking of another artist’s song.
But speculation is not confirmation.
There is currently no verified public statement saying that YouTube removed FOMO because of a copyright complaint, licensing dispute or the “Choosin’ Texas” interpolation.
That distinction matters.
The film’s disappearance is confirmed by reporting, but the reason for it has not been publicly established.
Until Drake, YouTube, Ella Langley’s team, or another directly involved party provides an explanation, claims about the exact cause remain unverified.
Was the “Choosin’ Texas” Flip the Problem?
It is one possibility people will naturally look toward, because Drake is using material from an already-released song.
But there is currently no reliable evidence establishing that the Ella Langley collaboration triggered the disappearance.
In fact, Drake had already publicly previewed his version of “Choosin’ Texas” weeks before FOMO premiered. Billboard reported on the August 31 preview, describing Drake’s version as an R&B-leaning reworking of Langley’s country hit.
That means the song was already part of the public rollout before FOMO arrived.
The more defensible conclusion is simply that FOMO disappeared after its premiere and the reason remains unconfirmed.
Why the Disappearance Matters
The timing is particularly notable because FOMO wasn’t just another Drake visual.
It was effectively a first-look platform for new material.
Fans who watched the premiere weren’t simply seeing a polished music video for an existing single. They were potentially hearing songs that had not yet been released through traditional streaming platforms.
That makes the temporary YouTube appearance almost archival in nature.
For viewers who caught the full premiere, FOMO became a snapshot of unreleased Drake music that was suddenly available — and then wasn’t.
Drake’s 2026 Run Has Been Anything But Conventional
FOMO also arrives after an unusually busy year for Drake.
His 2026 rollout has included ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR, followed by additional visual and musical material.
Pitchfork notes that Drake’s 2026 output had already included roughly two and a half hours of new music accompanied by 18 music videos before FOMO arrived.
That context makes the film feel less like an isolated experiment and more like another extension of an unusually expansive creative run.
FOMO essentially takes that approach and puts it into one cinematic package.
What Happens to the FOMO Music Now?
That’s the other unanswered question.
The Drake and Don Toliver version of “Choosin’ Texas” was premiered inside the film, but its standalone streaming status remains unclear.
The same applies to the other unreleased songs that appeared throughout FOMO.
Drake could eventually release individual tracks, restore the full film, upload an edited version, or simply leave the project as a one-night visual experience.
At this point, none of those possibilities has been officially confirmed.
And that’s arguably what makes FOMO such an unusual Drake release.
The film was teased for weeks, arrived with new music and unexpected collaborations, gave fans a new version of one of 2026’s biggest country records — and then became difficult to access almost immediately.
For now, the music is real, the premiere happened, the disappearance happened, but the reason for the disappearance remains an open question.
Drake x Don Toliver x Ella Langley: FOMO Quick Facts
Project: Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Artist: Drake
Format: “Not so short film”
Premiere: September 15, 2026
Key collaboration: Drake & Don Toliver — reworking of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”
Additional appearances: Ella Langley, Don Toliver, Sexyy Red, Winnie Harlow, Sandi Graham and others
Platform: YouTube
Current status: The film became unavailable after its premiere; the reason has not been publicly confirmed as of September 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drake’s FOMO film?
Fear of Missing Out, or FOMO, is Drake’s roughly hour-long “not so short film,” combining music videos, unreleased music, new visuals and celebrity appearances.
Did Drake remix Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”?
Drake premiered a reworked version of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” during FOMO, featuring Don Toliver. Drake had previously previewed his version in Toronto in August.
Why did Drake’s FOMO disappear from YouTube?
The film became unavailable shortly after its September 15 premiere. No confirmed public explanation for the disappearance had been provided as of September 16, 2026.
Was FOMO removed because of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”?
There is currently no verified evidence establishing that the “Choosin’ Texas” rework caused FOMO to disappear from YouTube.
Is Drake’s “Choosin’ Texas” version on Spotify?
The version premiered inside FOMO had not been confirmed as a standalone streaming release as of September 16, 2026.
Who appears in Drake’s FOMO?
FOMO includes appearances from Ella Langley, Don Toliver, Sexyy Red, Winnie Harlow and Sandi Graham, with other reports also identifying Kevin Durant among the film’s appearances.
