MC Lyte and Queen Latifah write an ode to black men on their new single “King King”: Stream

MC Lyte and Queen Latifah are two of the greatest femcees of all time, building their indelible catalog on the strength of great albums like Eyes on it And Long live the Queen. But they’ve still got it, as they just released a new single and music video called “King King.” It’s a tender, joyful, and celebratory tribute to black men’s success and happiness, whether it’s through fulfilling partnerships, financial freedom, supporting their communities, and more.

Overall, it’s a very compelling portrait, as MC Lyte gives these royalty their flowers in her verses and Queen Latifah emphasizes the importance of resilience in the chorus. Shots of various famous black men from Barack Obama to Kendrick Lamar to Martin Luther King, Jr. are featured in the visual, as Lyte raps in the sun at a social gathering. Considering how much these femcees are getting the flowers they deserve, they could very well choose to focus on their own experiences. But seeing this open support and gratitude is an encouraging two-way street that hip-hop should support.

Since MC Lyte and Queen Latifah are also in tune with what is going on in the female rap world today, we hope they continue to contribute to it. If you haven’t heard “King King” yet, you can find it on your favorite streaming service or watch the music video below on YouTube. There you will also find some notable lines from the song and the comments section where you can give your opinion on the new record. As always, be sure to check back at HNHH for the latest great hip hop tracks around the clock.

Quotable texts
The family is happy and just wants to sing, sing,
Are you ready to spend all your Ching-Ching,
Your entire check, nothing less,
Years later, you have improved your position