The Afro-fusion star opens up on his latest rap collaboration

Burna Boy and Polo G connect over pain and progress on “Want It All,” the latest single from Burna, the self-proclaimed African Giant.

“Lotta pressure on me from those obstacles I’m moving through,” raps Polo G at the end of a verse on death, vengeance, and success. The song’s video features the two artists performing in a warehouse flanked by dancers, but its most touching and impressive moment comes as Burna reflects on the influence he’s had over his hometown of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and moreover, on his father. “I get emotional when I talk about my daddy,” he sings. 

Burna Boy, who has dubbed his cross-genre musical output Afro-Fusion, is no stranger to rap collaborations. Earlier this year, he teamed up with British rapper Headie One on the similarly guitar-driven but less sentimental “Siberia.” In the past, he’s hosted Naughty by Nature, Future, YG, and J Hus on his albums. 

After a high-energy Governors Ball show in New York, Burna Boy is performing on a festival circuit of cities including Sacramento, San Francisco, and Houston, as well as in his own Space Drift Arena Tour, with stops in Los Angeles, Paris, and Stockholm. This month, Polo G is also hitting the road for his headlining Hall of Fame Tour, named for his No. 1 album from June.

The feud between Cardi B and Akbar V has been going strong for years. The two artists have traded insults across social media since the early 2020s, and there are no signs that their rivalry is coming to an end. This week only added more fuel to the ongoing conflict, with both rappers exchanging fresh jabs online. On Friday, Akbar V decided to take things beyond social media by releasing her diss track, "You Ain't Pretty." She performs over the beat from "Pretty & Petty," a fitting choice considering the situation. Throughout the song, Akbar V targets Cardi B's personal relationships, childhood, and cosmetic procedures with a series of sharp lyrical attacks. The record pulls no punches, leaving many wondering whether Cardi B will answer with a response of her own.

Release Date: July 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

 

Quotable Lyrics from You Aint Pretty

Name a bitch who had more facelifts than Cardi B, gun pointed to your head (Bitch dead)
How it feel to be the ugly baby mama, left her hubby for a n**** who barely even want her

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