America has a problem: Beyoncé drops new remix with Kendrick Lamar
"I'm an honorary Beyhive, let's see why," Kendrick raps on the remix of Beyoncé's song.
Beyoncé has roped in American rapper Kendrick Lamar for the remix of her single, 'America Has A Problem'.
Queen B released the remix unexpectedly on Friday, May 19. Some news outlets suggested that the surprise release was meant to distract people from reports that she bought a Malibu mansion worth a whopping R3.8-billion.
But Beyoncé is no stranger to surprise releases. She dropped her self-titled album, 'Beyoncé', with no prior notice on 13 December 2013. The 'Halo' hitmaker started a trend as many artists started copying the marketing strategy.
Planned or not, Beyoncé's fans are loving her new remix with Kendrick. The original version features on the 41-year-old's Grammy Award-winning album, 'Renaissance'.
The remix sticks to its original beat but immediately kicks off with Kendrick's rap verse. "I'm an honorary Beyhive, let's see why," he raps in his verse.
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Beyoncé and Kendrick have collaborated on two other songs in the past. He featured on 'Freedom' from Queen B's 2016 album, 'Lemonade'.
It went on to be nominated for a 'Best Rap/Sung Performance' Grammy.
Kendrick and Beyoncé then teamed up on 'Nile' for her 'The Lion King: The Gift' album.
Beyoncé is currently embarking on a world tour for her 'Renaissance' album. Fans are hoping the surprise release of the 'America Has A Problem' remix means that Kendrick could be joining her during one of her stops.
She performed the new remix during her latest show.
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Beyoncé performing the new “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” remix featuring @kendricklamar in Edinburgh tonight. #RENAISSANCEWorldTour
— RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR (@RenaissanceWT) May 20, 2023
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