THE LATEST IN THE PROLIFIC DUO’S LONG LIST OF COLLABORATIONS
Bronx-born, multi-platinum recording artist Lil Tjay, known for melodic rap tracks like the 8x Platinum “Pop Out” with Polo G and the 6x Platinum “Calling My Phone” with 6LACK accumulating over 15 billion streams, and multi-platinum Chicago-based rapper Polo G are reuniting for their new single, “Way Out The Hood II.” The new single is a follow up to Tjay’s “Way Out The Hood” released in October with a new verse from Polo G and comes with an official music video available HERE.
The longtime friends have collaborated many times from 2019’s 8x Platinum collaboration “Pop Out” from Polo G’s Die A Legend project and 2021’s “Suicide” on Polo G’s Hall of Fame 2 album to 2021’s “Headshot” with Fivio Foreign on Tjay’s Destined 2 Win album and more recently, 2023’s “Beat The Odds Pt 2” on Tjay’s album 222. In October, Tjay brought out Polo G in front of 20,000 fans at his sold-out show at London’s The O2 Arena to kick off his 8-date ‘The Past 2 Present Tour’ in Europe, which took place on the fifth anniversary of his double platinum debut studio album, True 2 Myself, and continued to Amsterdam, Oslo, and Helsinki before taking over Brussels, Paris, Munich, and ending in Berlin.
The show was the first of Tjay’s 8-date ‘The Past 2 Present Tour’ in Europe and took place on the fifth anniversary of his double platinum debut studio album, True 2 Myself, which was released in October 2019. Featuring guest appearances from Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, and others, the project debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart and helped launch his career. Recently, Tjay has released a slew of singles including “Took A While (Be Us),” “Legacy,” and “Let It Go Baby.”
Polo G is a versatile rapper who has achieved several multi-platinum albums and singles. The video for his inspirational and melodic song “Finer Things” was viewed tens of millions of times and helped his 2019 debut LP, Die a Legend, crack the Top Ten on the Billboard 200. His subsequent albums fared even better, with 2020’s The Goat debuting at number two and 2021’s Hall of Fame entering the chart at number one. He also hit the Top 40 of the Hot 100 with 2022’s “Distraction.” Several singles, including 2024’s “Angels in the Sky,” preceded his fourth full-length Hood Poet.
About Lil Tjay
Before becoming an internet sensation with streams in the multi-millions, Lil Tjay was just a kid from the Bronx with humble beginnings. His story is one of resilience and transformation. Growing up in an NYC neighborhood rife with gang culture, Lil Tjay faced a year of incarceration at a young age. However, upon his release, he channeled his energy into his musical aspirations, finding solace and purpose in the recording studio. Lil Tjay burst onto the rap scene with a unique blend of swagger and lyrical prowess, quickly capturing the attention of millions. His debut album, True 2 Myself, features platinum-certified hits like “F.N.,” “Brothers,” “Leaked,” “Hold On,” “Ruthless,” “One Take,” and “GOAT.” His collaboration with 6LACK, “Calling My Phone,” debuted at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his highest chart debut and career peak.
With over 15 billion global streams and accolades such as being featured in XXL’s Freshman Class of 2020 and Billboard’s 21 Under 21, Lil Tjay’s influence continues to grow. His recent single, “June 22nd,” offers a raw, introspective look at the traumatic events leading up to him being shot, showcasing his melodic talent and storytelling ability. This track is part of his latest album, 222, which highlights his artistic evolution since his platinum-certified 2021 release, Destined 2 Win. Lil Tjay’s latest achievements have cemented his place in the rap world. His 2023 album 222 not only pushed the boundaries of his musical vulnerability and skill but also resonated deeply with audiences globally. The album’s success was followed by his highly-anticipated “The Good Life Tour” in 2024, featuring special guests Kalan.FrFr and Dina Ayada. This tour showcases Lil Tjay’s dynamic stage presence and ability to connect with fans, further solidifying his status as a major force in contemporary hip-hop.
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About Polo G
Polo G is a versatile rapper who has achieved several multi-platinum albums and singles. He spent time in
Chicago’s correctional facilities before getting a major-label contract and viral hits. Still in his late teens, the rapper left jail and began releasing tracks and videos while still unsigned and without management. The video for his inspirational and melodic song “Finer Things” was viewed tens of millions of times and helped his 2019 debut LP, Die a Legend, crack the Top Ten on the Billboard 200. His subsequent albums fared even better, with 2020’s The Goat debuting at number two and 2021’s Hall of Fame entering the chart at number one. He also hit the Top 40 of the Hot 100 with 2022’s “Distraction.” Several singles, including 2024’s “Angels in the Sky,” preceded his fourth full- length Hood Poet.
Born in 1999 and raised in the rough Cabrini-Green projects of northern Chicago, Polo G was rapping by the time he was a teenager. His earliest songs appeared online in 2017, but it wasn’t until his breakout single, “Finer Things,” that he really started to take off. The motivational song was written when Polo was incarcerated, and once he was free, he recorded it and made an accompanying video, which immediately caught the attention of millions. Things moved quickly from there, as a contract with Columbia Records soon followed, and more singles were released to similar excitement. In 2018, Polo G issued songs like “Hollywood” and “Gang with Me,” and he started 2019 with the release of “Pop Out,” a collaboration with Lil Tjay. The song cracked the Billboard single chart, peaking at number 28. Sometimes leaning more into drill styles and sometimes tending toward more sung R&B, Polo G’s approach has shifted from song to song. The spare and melancholy “Battle Cry” single appeared next, and in June 2019, his debut full-length, Die a Legend, arrived on Columbia Records. The album was well-received both critically and commercially, cracking the charts and collecting glowing press. He released a new single, “Inspiration,” within a month of his LP coming out. Second studio album The Goat was issued in May 2020 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. The record included guest spots from rappers like Lil Baby, Stunna 4 Vegas, and Juice WRLD as well as production on highlight tracks from Mustard and Mike WiLL Made-It. The song “GNF (OKOKOK)” arrived in February 2021, setting the scene for the release of Polo G’s third studio album.
That set, Hall of Fame, appeared in June of that year, featuring the chart-topping single “Rapstar” and contributions from Young Thug, DaBaby, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and more. Hall of Fame debuted at the number one position of the Billboard 200 its first week of release. Polo kicked off 2022 with the single “Distraction” hitting number 39 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and seven on both the R&B and rap charts. More tracks followed that year, including a feature on PGF Nuk’s “Waddup” as well as his own “Bag Talk” and “My All.” He collaborated with Future for the 2023 single “No Time Wasted” and appeared on Diplo’s single “Heartbroken.” “Barely Holdin’ On” appeared in August, and the singles “Sorrys & Ferraris” and “Angels in the Sky” were issued in 2024, in advance of his fourth studio album Hood Poet. The release appeared in August and reached number 28 on the Billboard 200.
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