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Feb 2025
10m 49s

I Might Swerve, Bend That Corner

Zara Voss
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‘I might swerve, bend that corner, woah’—a line that’s taken over TikTok, soundtracking everything from reckless driving edits to POVs of dodging responsibilities. But behind the viral snippet is Tweaker, the breakout hit from GELO, aka LiAngelo Ball, who went from pro basketball to a Def Jam record deal. The track blends early 2000s Louisiana rap energy wit ... Show More
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