21 Lil Harold is keeping his 2025 hot streak burning with the release of “Dope Boy,” a statement making new single and video that is available everywhere out now via Slaughter Gang and Epic Records. The track is fueled by an innovative flip of Outkast’s iconic “So Fresh, So Clean,” and it is equal parts nostalgia and fresh perspective, serving as Harold’s heartfelt love letter to the Atlanta hip hop lineage that raised him. Produced by Go Grizzly and Boxhead, the song balances homage with Harold’s own sharp delivery and distinct voice, pushing the city’s sound into the future through a modern lens.
Anticipation for the single was massive, building for months after Harold first teased the track on TikTok in late April, dropping a snippet that quickly went viral and sparked a flood of fan comments demanding the full release. The accompanying visual, which is also out now, mirrors the song’s energy with a blend of old school swagger and new school flair as Harold moves through scenes that capture both ATL pride and his own evolution as an artist. “Dope Boy” follows a run of standout drops this year, including “The Realest,” “Word On The Street” featuring Rob49, and his explosive collaboration “Nookie” with Sexyy Red and 21 Savage, reinforcing his position as one of the South’s most consistent and exciting voices leading into his forthcoming album.