Polo G Blazes Through Michael Jackson-Sampled "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)"

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This one will be featured on Polo G's forthcoming deluxe album, "Hall of Fame 2.0."

He took some time to work on the deluxe edition of his chart-topping album and Polo G has released the first track from the updated version of Hall of Fame. Although we won't receive Hall of Fame 2.0 until December 3, Polo G is kicking things off with his new single, "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)." He first began teasing this track last week and more recently, fans received a sneak peek into the single's music video.

"Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" unsurprisingly samples Michael Jackson's megahit "Smooth Criminal," a song from his iconic 1987 album, Bad. Fans will soon watch Polo G perform this one live on his Hall of Fame Tour that jumps back into action next Friday, November 19. The rapper begins in Rhode Island, makes his way to California, and finishes up a handful of dates in the Midwest before heading south to conclude in Georgia.

Stream "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Smooth criminal, Mike Jack
And I still like to tote a .45 like Mike back
Pull that TEC out just to make a statement
He gon' need a body bag or a night sack
He a b*tch, he'll fold under pressure
I can tell from his posture, man, he ain't really like that


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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.

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