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BTS RM and Megan Thee Stallion have teamed up once again for their powerful new collaboration, Neva Play. The track, released on September 6, 2024, has fans buzzing, particularly over RM’s impactful verse that many say highlights the influence BTS has had in the global music scene.

The music video and song bring together Megan's bold energy and RM’s signature rap style. Despite appearing only in animated form in the video, RM’s deep, commanding voice leaves a lasting impression. His verse in Neva Play quickly became a fan favourite, especially the lines that shout out the global impact of Asian artists. RM raps:

"Ah, what's up Stallion? You know that we never play
Yeah, we gon' forever slay
Me and Megan on the way
For Asian men, we paved the way
Smooth like criminal, off the digital..."

These lyrics particularly resonated with BTS ARMY, as fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement over RM's declaration, "For Asian men, we paved the way." Many celebrated the significance of these words, acknowledging BTS' role in bringing Kpop and Asian representation to the forefront of the global stage.

The track's blend of RM’s thought-provoking lyrics and Megan Thee Stallion’s electrifying energy has made Neva Play a hit with fans worldwide. Megan, who had previously hinted at RM’s unique style in this song, expressed her admiration for his verse, saying it was one of her favourite RM performances.

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Neva Play marks the second time the duo has joined forces. Their first collaboration was a remix of BTS' Butter, which topped global charts in 2021. Since then, fans have eagerly anticipated their next joint project, and Neva Play didn’t disappoint. Megan shared the excitement by posting about the track on her Instagram, commenting on RM’s impressive verse and the unique vibe of the song.

Fans particularly connected with RM’s verse, which not only reflects his collaboration with Megan but also emphasizes the broader impact BTS and Asian artists have had globally. His line, “For Asian men, we paved the way,” stirred an online trend, with ARMYs proudly sharing how BTS has broken barriers for Asian artists worldwide.

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The excitement for Neva Play skyrocketed once the track was released, with fans praising the chemistry between the two artists. The hashtag #PavedTheWay began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans sharing snippets of RM’s verse and expressing pride in BTS' global success. In just hours, Neva Play hit No. 1 on the US iTunes charts, further solidifying RM and Megan Thee Stallion’s status as powerful forces in the music industry.

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