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Legendary New Orleans rapper Juvenile is having a moment — again. More than two decades after the release of his culture-shifting anthem “Back That Azz Up,” the former Cash Money star is proving he’s still got plenty of fire in the tank. I caught up with him backstage at HARD Summer 2025, fresh off his high-energy set with The 400 Degreez Band, where he opened up about new music, dream collabs, and what it means to be a “hot boy” in 2025.
He credits his ongoing collaborations with live musicians — like The 400 Degreez Band — as part of that evolution. “Live instrumentation brings a whole different energy." Watch the interview below!