Jack Harlow Performs "What's Poppin" On "Tonight Show" TV Debut

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Jack Harlow has been making waves since he signed with Generation Now two years ago and performs his latest single for the late-night talk show.

It was a big moment for Jack Harlow as he made his television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On Wednesday (February 12), the rapper took to the stage to perform "What's Poppin," a song that Fallon called his "jam right now." The 21-year-old Kentucky-bred emcee took to the stage with a pianist to accompany his look.

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Jack Harlow delivered his single "What's Poppin" just weeks ago, but the track is already being hailed as a reintroduction of the Generation Now rapper. There's been a bit of s style change for the Harlow as fans await the release of his official debut project. In September 2019, Harlow released his acclaimed Confetti mixtape that kept the rapper's name buzzing in the streets.

As much as Harlow may be an artist to watch, there's still a shroud around his persona. He previously told XXL that he's taking notes on how Travis Scott moves. "Soon I might have to implement that untouchable feeling. That's what Travis [Scott] got," he said. "If you really wanna take it there, you gotta have that superhero mystique. Muthaf*ckas are gonna have opinions and they're not gonna feel the transition at first. I used to never use melodies as much as I do now. You can be what you wanna be, that's the dopest part. I know I can be what Travis is. Not be Travis, but I was being genuine when I said maybe eventually I wanna evolve into that untouchable figure. If that's what feels real to me at the time, then it'll be real to everyone else." Watch his The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon below.


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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.