Following the release of his new project Big Swerv 2.0, Platinum-selling Chicago hip-hop luminary G Herbo returns with a striking new video for “Dark Knight.”
Celebrating Big Swerv 2.0, G Herbo’s “Dark Knight” video blends nostalgic beats with his raw, captivating flow, where he confidently states, “Feel like the Dark Knight.” The video takes viewers through Chicago, where he connects with fans at sold-out shows, and New York, where he balances business with moments spent with family, offering fans a rare glimpse into his life.
With Big Swerv 2.0, G Herbo reinvigorates his acclaimed project, adding seven fresh tracks that showcase his artistic growth. Among them, he collaborates with Chris Brown on the new single “Play Your Part,” where Brown’s smooth vocals resonate alongside Herbo’s verses, encouraging, “Baby, just play your part.” Plus, “Ball” [feat. Meek Mill] showcases his versatility. Soulful guitar wails, and a thick beat bumps through twinkling keys. Once again, G Herbo’s bars cut deep as he reaches up for the light at the end of the tunnel, “And I never needed help, sometimes I stay alone, but I’m’a make it home.” Meek Mill counters with his instantly recognizable cadence punctuated by hunger and heart. They lock into a hard-hitting back-and-forth for the duration of the track, showcasing elite wordplay and undeniable emotion in equal measure.
Keeping it Chicago, G Herbo and Lil Durk ignite a volley of melodic rhymes on “In The Air.” Then, there’s the fiery finale “Nothin.” From the jump, he reminds, “Everything I’ve been through, I survived.” A choir rings out in the background, and he launches into a frenetic flow. It culminates with a bold affirmation, “I got too many people I love so I can’t care about nothing.”
Check out the full tracklisting below.
Big Swerv incited a groundswell of excitement upon arrival. In addition to plugs from The Source, XXL, and more, OKAYPLAYER featured the album on “The Listening,” and he sat down with POWER 106FM in Los Angeles for an extensive interview. In its wake, Herbo shared the music video for “Global Spinning” featuring Baby Drill, as well as Splat. It’s a highlight from Big Swerv, which peaked at #1 on Apple’s Hip-Hop/Rap albums and #2 overall albums charts. His fans eagerly awaited the releases as it landed to much critical acclaim. He also appeared on camera for interviews with Big Boy, Real 92.3, and WGCI.
On the eve of Big Swerv’s arrival, Rolling Stone visited Herbo in Chicago for an exclusive and extensive profile. In reference to the new project, the outlet praised how “it’s also him doing something he hasn’t previously been able to do: let loose with his music.”
In 2022, he made a major statement by dropping the double-album opus Survivor’s Remorse: A Side & B Side. In addition to achieving critical acclaim, it notably included guest appearances by Jeremih, Future, Offset, Gunna, Benny The Butcher, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Young Thug, Meek Mill, Conway, and Kodak Black.
However, he’s got more music and surprises in store. This is G Herbo’s time.
BIG SWERV (EXTENDED) TRACKLISTING
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Dark Knight
Play Your Part [feat. Chris Brown]
Ball [feat. Meek Mill]
In the Air [feat. Lil Durk]
Clap
Nothin
BIG SWERV TRACKLISTING
STRIKE YOU (INTRO)
IN THE A [with. 21 Savage]
TRIM
TEN [with Sexyy Red]
INFLUENCE
SPLAT
SHOOT [with Skilla Baby]
NO PICS [with Chief Keef]
Global SpinningG [with Baby Drill]
DRUNK AF
NO PASSES [with Rob49]
SPEND THAT BAG
CANDYMAN
YUP
ABOUT G HERBO:
Platinum-selling rapper Herbert “G Herbo” Wright has endured a season of close calls and losing several of his closest friends to senseless gun violence in his native Chicago. All of this was channeled into his critically acclaimed double album, Survivor’s Remorse in 2022 which Rolling Stone called, “another potent look into his rattled, conflicted psyche that also doubles as a celebration of his 10-year run as one of the most enduring young rappers to come out of Chicago’s drill scene.” Following up from his 2023 mixtape, Strictly For My Fans 2, and earning Platinum and Gold plaques for Nardo Wick’s “Who Want Smoke” and his late friend Young Dolph’s “One Scale” that same year, Herbo aims to reach his full potential as an artist with his celebratory offering for the summertime, Big Swerv. The album is executive produced by longtime collaborators Southside and Big Oz.
G Herbo’s four albums, PTSD, 25, Swervo, and his debut, Humble Beast, all reached the Billboard Top 200 albums chart.
