Jay-Z & Nipsey Hussle Unite On "What It Feels Like" From "Judas And The Black Messiah" Soundtrack

The film tells the story of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton & stars Daniel Kaluuya & LaKeith Stanfield.

BYErika Marie
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Last week, fans were treated to an interactive documentary when The Marathon Live Visual Album premiered on YouTube, and now they have received more music from Nipsey Hussle. Next month marks the two-year-anniversary since Nipsey was gunned down in front of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles, and his memory has been kept alive through his art, community initiatives, and business partnerships managed by his loved ones and estate. Earlier this week, we received news that Nipsey and Jay-Z had a collaboration on the horizon, and right on time, it's arrived.

"What It Feels Like" comes courtesy of the Judas and The Black Messiah soundtrack as it helps to lay the foundation of the powerful film starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. The track is as impactful as the Black Panther-centered film, so stream "What It Feels Like" by Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle and let us know what you think of this collaboration.

Quotable Lyrics

Better days pray for but expectin' worse
At this level, bullsh*t, I'm just less concеrned
Cruisin' in the 6, lookin' at the proceeds of rap music on my wrist
Drop anothеr mixtape, my sh*t boomin' out this b*tch
Young Malcolm, I'm the leader of this movement out this b*tch


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.