Chance the Rapper showed off his creativity when he appeared on Jimmy Fallon's new game show and performed Nelly's "Hot in Here" with a country music twist. As part of the “Musical Genre Challenge” on the show, Chance first pulled a lever that paired Nelly's song with a country-music genre. He then hopped on the mic and partnered with Fallon's band to give the audience a very interesting rendition of the hit hip-hop song.
Fallon and his audience appeared to be having the time of their lives as they danced and clapped along to the rapper's country rendition.
“Never in my life did I think that was going to work, but it did,” Fallon said after Chance completed the challenge.
According to Rolling Stone, the performance is part of Fallon’s upcoming music and comedy variety game show, That’s My Jam. The show will premiere on NBC on Jan. 3.
.@chancetherapper gives Nelly’s ‘Hot in Here’ a country twist in the Musical Genre Challenge! Don’t miss the series premiere of #ThatsMyJam Monday 9/8c on @NBC
pic.twitter.com/0QAH9Zi7ol— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) December 30, 2021
Fans are loving the preview clip that was posted to social media.
I believe you just made that song a new country remix version!! I loved it, @chancetherapper , you NEVER cease to amaze me with your musical talent!!!????????????????????????
— Marilyn (@JuceeFruitt) December 31, 2021
Nelly with a country music twist is exactly what we all needed right now. This is spectacular!!!
— Sofia Nunzia Music (@TheSofiaNunzia) December 31, 2021
@FallonTonight
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@chancetherapper This is Awesome! Put a spring in my step this morning!
Surprise guest at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 14 days? ????— BRENDO (@BrendoMcCarthy) December 30, 2021
I actually mad at how good this sounds. pic.twitter.com/4m92RTh700
— ⚜️Westbank Trey⚜️ (8-8) (@TreyVsTrumaine) January 1, 2022
GO AHEAD AND GIVE US A COUNTRY ALBUM THEN BRUH THAT WAS DOPE GODBLESHYA
— Eric (@Eric47017006) December 31, 2021
Chance the Rapper is amazing! And, such a good sport. He was excellent when he hosted SNL.
— Robyn (@RobynMountain) January 3, 2022
Yaasssss???????????????????????????? #ThatsMyJam
— ????Trini FalPal???? (@Neuro2343) December 30, 2021
Coincidentally, Nelly recently released his country-influenced LP, Heartland. The album features country artists such as Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown and Darius Rucker.
Fallon's show, That's My Jam, will feature teams of two celebrities who compete in music, dance and trivia challenges.