Saweetie and Will.I.Am go head to head in a new video. In it, they perform a classic rap karaoke showdown. They were both guests on the new competition show, That's My Jam. The show combines elements of several others, heavily borrowing from shows like Wheel of Fortune and Carpool Karaoke. The four contestants featured on the episode were Saweetie, Keke Palmer, Will.I.Am, and Joel McHale. After being split into two teams by gender, the contestants go up against one another in several one on one battles. When Saweetie and Will.I.Am. stepped up to the mic, the category chosen for them was classic rap. The two performed the songs to varying degrees of success.
Saweetie is the target of both praise and ire within the rap community. She released her first commercial single "Icy Girl" in 2017. The track features the rapper freestyling over the instrumental to Khia's iconic single, "My Neck, My Back." Unfortunately, Khia is not a fan of the sample. Back in December 2022, Saweetie released her most recent EP, THE SINGLE LIFE. She called it her most honest project. Fans are still eagerly awaiting the release of her debut full-length album, Pretty Bitch Music. Originally, the album was originally slated to be released in 2021. Last year, Saweetie promised it would be released before the end of 2022, but there is no confirmed release date as of April 2023.
Saweetie Shows No Love For California
During the "Mega Mix Showdown" between Saweetie and Will.I.Am, the duo performs many classic songs over one beat. Some of the songs they take on are DMX’s “Party Up,” Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize,” and OutKast’s “Ms. Jackson." However, when the time comes for Saweetie to rap Tupac's legendary "California Love," she seems not to know the lyrics. This is notable considering that the rapper is from California herself.
Saweetie is a very successful rapper, but success isn't without its challenges. In early 2021, a video of her rapping acapella went viral on social media. This prompted criticism from some who feel that her flow isn't up to par. Saweetie responded by sharing a longer freestyle on her social media channels, demonstrating her skills as a rapper and shutting down her critics. Even though she is not everyone's cup of tea, Saweetie doesn't let the hate get her down. What do you think of the rapper's karaoke performance? Let us know in the comments.