HELLCAT! - Song by JELEEL! featuring Batoma Lagare

BY Alexander Cole Published on January 18, 2026

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JELEEL! has been veering into Afrobeats over the past couple of years, and "HELLCAT!" with Batoma Lagare is a great example.

JELEEL! is an artist who burst onto the scene a few years ago thanks to TikTok. His energetic demeanor made him a fan-favorite during Festival season. Now, he is trading in the energetic bangers for Afrobeats. Overall, this change-up has been fun to listen to. The artist clearly has an appreciation for the sound, and he is making some incredibly catchy songs. On his new track, "HELLCAT!," he teamed up with the likes of Batoma Lagare, and it is a collaboration that goes over quite nicely. Ultimately, we are excited to see what else Jeleel! has in store.

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Genre: Afrobeats

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from HELLCAT!

In this life, I know no onе will come, but I stay ready, uh
In the night shе callin' my phone, said she feelin' my love, "I need ya"
I swerve in— I swerve in—
I swerve in, and I dip in the Hellcat, whip like a cheetah
You so tight, I'm lovin' your fit when you wine, when you dey go deeper

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!