[1][2] The album features guest appearances from Be Charlotte, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Rylo Rodriguez, and Wild Rivers, while its production was primarily handled by Dmac and TnTXD, with support from ChildBoy, Chris Made, EELmatic, FlexOnDaTrack, Foreverolling, Mattazik Muzik, TrillGotJuice, Uncle Cameron, and several other producers.

[5] Last Lap received mediocre reception from music critics who valued Green's lyricism and vocals on the record.

Every day I learn something new, I take a step closer, you know?On November 21, 2023, Green released the single "After it All" exclusively to his YouTube channel, however, it was almost immediately deleted due to sample clearance issues.

Furthermore, one of Green's engineers took their Instagram live to state that his label, Alamo Records, delayed the release of the single due to label-mate Lil Durk dropping the same night.

[12][13] The police claimed that the shooting was gang-related and the three men arrested alongside Green were alleged gang members.

[14] On April 16, Green released a re-recording of his December 2018 track, "Numb" from his Hunger Games 3 mixtape, alongside a new music video.

[16] As a result, record producer close to Future, Metro Boomin quote Tweeted Green, suggesting that he'd have involvement on the album.

[20] On September 4, Green announced his United States Last Lap Tour, supported by Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.

[32] Following her comment, Green took to his Instagram story to share a picture of the two in the studio while confirming that we wouldn't move his release date: "La twin drop same night".

Upon the release of the tracklist, Green received minor backlash after fans saw that Drake and Morgan Wallen weren't featured on the project.

On the back of his t-shirt is a portrait of Green and his late uncle and manager, the founder of Hit House Entertainment, Derek "Dee" Lane.

[23] The artwork pays homage to his late uncle whose death was confirmed by Green on July 3, 2024, through his Instagram:[37]I love u so much pop I'm sorry they prayed we fall.

AllMusic's TiVo Staff wrote that the album is "another collection of heartbroken melodies, yearning hooks, sad piano loops, and just enough pop lift to keep the entire thing from falling into utter despair".

He stated that Green's topics of "lost love, loneliness, and dealing with the repercussions" of the streets, alongside his rapping about "his newfound success, lavish lifestyle, and treating women he values" show his growth and maturity as an artist.