Run the Jewels pay homage to Night of the Living Dead in the duo’s new video for “Never Look Back,” a track off 2020’s RTJ4. The new visual — directed by acclaimed The Road filmmaker John Hillcoat — premiered Friday night as part of the Adult Swim Festival.
“Never Look Back” features footage from George C. Romero’s zombie classic, as the cult film now resides in the public domain. In the video, El-P and Killer Mike are placed within the 1968 movie, with the duo outrunning the slow-moving living dead and taking shelter in an abandoned home that, unfortunately, is already occupied by zombies.
The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus and Greg Nicotero, Day of the Dead make-up artist/actor-turned-The Walking Dead director, also make cameo appearances as hillbillies in the video; “Never Look Back” was filmed in Killer Mike’s native Atlanta, where The Walking Dead shoots.
Run the Jewels recently released the digital deluxe version of their RTJ4, including a Lil Wayne-featuring remix of the LP’s “Ooh La La.” The duo will embark on their long-delayed tour with Rage Against the Machine in 2022.
Monaleo has steadily built a strong connection with listeners over the past few years. She is an MC known for sharp lyricism and a high level of energy that shows up on every record. 2026 is shaping up to be an important year for her, with growing speculation that a larger project may be coming soon. That idea feels even more likely with the arrival of her latest release, “Crossroads Freestyle.” The brief, one minute track landed on YouTube on Tuesday and has already been getting a lot of positive reactions. Once again, Monaleo leans into her confidence, delivering tight verses over a smooth, consistent beat. It is a solid release that fans will definitely want to tap into.
Release Date: April 14, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A
Getting cake by the pound, I'm greater than britain
I'm greater than Alex on top like a attic (Uh-uh)
You pushing for Clipse I'm peeping a Malice
But fear ain't a factor I'm up for the challenge
The queen of my palace from Houston, not Dallas
