BTS’ J-Hope turned heads on March 10 with his first-ever solo appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He was there to promote his fresh single, “Sweet Dreams,” featuring Miguel, but fans were all ears for a different juicy detail. When asked about dream collaborations, J-Hope made it clear he wanted to work with Kendrick Lamar, calling the Grammy-winning rapper one of his biggest inspirations.
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Adding a sprinkle of fun, Jimmy Fallon showcased J-Hope’s slick TikTok challenge, which saw him dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The fans in the audience totally approved, while J-Hope admitted that he’s never crossed paths with the American rapper but was ready to collaborate anytime.
j-hope doing the kendrick lamar dance trend with jimmy fallon 😭 pic.twitter.com/ZzWYB5HetF
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Before wrapping the interview, the BTS member busted out the “Not Like Us” challenge live on set, with Fallon joining in the fun. Videos of their spontaneous dance flooded social media, boosting the hype over a possible collab between both rappers. Meanwhile, J-Hope continues to promote his solo work, currently touring with “Hope on the Stage” across the United States and Mexico.