Wale & DJ Money Are Football Fans On "Lion, Bengals, & Bears (Freestyle)"

BY Erika Marie Modified on September 26, 2022 6.8K Views

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Wale brings the heat on his latest collab with DJ Money.

Monday night drop-offs aren't as popular as those Friday entrees, but we have a new one from Wale and DJ Money. The latter tackles the smooth-as-butter beat on "Lions, Bengals, & Bears (Freestyle)," while Wale takes the reins lyrically, spinning lyrics with NFL references that compliment the track's title. This stand-alone single doesn't completely come as a surprise to those keeping up with Wale on social media as one of his most recent posts hinted that new heat was on the horizon.

"Droppin new music is therapeutic," the mental health advocate penned in a tweet alongside a video of himself vibing in the studio to the single. Stream "Lions, Bengals, & Bears (Freestyle)" by Wale and DJ Money and let us which football reference is your favorite.

Quotable Lyrics

I hate a favor when that sh*t ain't sincere
Some people want you in debt if they can't put you in fear
I bring my savage out
My Jamal Adams out

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.