MLS Remixes Hip-Hop Icon for World Cup | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 2m

MLS is dropping hip-hop heat to fuel soccer’s North American surge, teaming up with DJ Premier to remix A Tribe Called Quest’s legendary “Can I Kick It?” for a World Cup 2026 campaign. The iconic track, never a Billboard hit but a timeless anthem, gets a fresh, faster beat with new vocals from Samara Cyn and Premier’s signature scratches — all while honoring the original and its Lou Reed sample. Star power from Messi, Beckham, Durant, and Magic Johnson amplifies the vibe, as MLS aims to turn World Cup hype into lasting fan loyalty. This fusion of hip-hop and soccer signals a cultural shift —…