Polo G Emerges With New Single & Video For "Distraction"

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He calls the visual "a real movie" and he looks to have pulled inspiration from his real-life events.

These days, we're used to receiving new music from artists faster than we can keep up with, but we haven't heard much from Polo G since he released the deluxe version of Hall Of Fame back in December. His hit album was first shared around this time last year, and his fans have been waiting on more from the Chicago rapper. He recently returned to announce the release of his single "Distraction," and on Friday (June 3), he delivered the track along with a visual.

"1st Single Back inna min This just me warning up I’m bout to Really Take ova," he wrote on Instagram. He called this single "a real movie" and acknowledged those that have attempted to "discredit" his "talent"—lyrics from his new song. From the looks of things, Polo is mapping out something big this year, so make sure to stay locked in as we keep you updated on what's to come.

Stream "Distraction" and drop your thoughts about Polo G's music video that pulls inspiration from his real life.


Quotable Lyrics

We let them cannons spark, play with us, get punished, uh
We really had it hard, now blessings abundant
Can tell I hit the top, now they can't wait to see me plummet
Like for every win, another L come punch me in my stomach


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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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