NLE Choppa—now performing under the name NLE The Great—has intensified one of hip-hop’s most polarizing feuds with the release of his new single “Hello Revenge.” The track arrives only weeks after his viral diss record “KO,” and once again places NBA YoungBoy at the center of a fiery lyrical confrontation. The Memphis rapper continues to frame himself as both a challenger and a corrective force within the genre.
Released on a day when YoungBoy was expected to drop his own new project Slime Cry—which has yet to appear with no explanation—“Hello Revenge” immediately captured attention for its direct references. Midway through the record, Choppa names YoungBoy outright, rapping: “Rap went dead, I’ma bring it back alive / N**ga, I’m the truth, but the devil is a lie / YB, Louis V. belt to his spine / Anybody with him better get ’em ’fore he cross the line, n**ga.” He later doubles down with, “They say, ‘YB better,’ who? I’m the proof that ain’t a statement.” The messaging leaves little room for ambiguity, marking a clear continuation of the narrative he has built over his recent releases.
“Hello Revenge” also operates as a thematic follow-up to October’s “KO,” the explosive diss track that reignited tensions between the two rappers and sparked widespread discussion in the rap community. In “KO,” Choppa positioned himself as a moral counterpoint, accusing YoungBoy of fostering negativity and misguiding fans. Its visuals—directed by longtime Michael Jackson collaborator Travis Payne—featured heavy symbolism, artistic transformations, and a controversial scene depicting a YoungBoy-inspired antagonist. While symbolic rather than literal, the imagery underscored Choppa’s broader intent: to challenge what he sees as harmful forces in hip-hop.
With “Hello Revenge,” NLE The Great continues that mission through sharper lyrics and renewed confidence. Watch the video below.
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