MGK Reclaims His Rap Edge With Yuki Chiba on Anime-Charged “JJK”

MGK has joined forces with Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba for “JJK,” a rapid-fire collaboration that reconnects the Cleveland artist with the aggressive rap style that first established his name. Produced by No Love for the Middle Child, BazeXX and SlimXX, the track arrived alongside a music video directed by Sam Cahill, according to Complex.

The song’s title appears to reference the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, with MGK filling his verse with nods to characters and abilities from the show. He also draws inspiration from Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man and Hunter x Hunter, turning the record into a fast-moving display of anime imagery, sharp punchlines and confident delivery.

One of the track’s biggest moments arrives when MGK declares that he is still the “Rap Devil,” revisiting the identity connected to his widely discussed 2018 Eminem diss track. Rather than treating the reference as nostalgia, he uses it to remind listeners that his years exploring pop-punk and alternative music have not taken away his ability to deliver forceful rap performances.

Yuki Chiba matches MGK’s intensity with a commanding appearance of his own, bringing a distinctly Japanese presence to the international collaboration. His controlled delivery complements MGK’s explosive energy, giving “JJK” the feeling of a genuine meeting between two artists rather than a feature added solely for attention.

The music video strengthens the song’s visual identity by placing MGK in yellow and Chiba in red while much of their surroundings appear in black and white. With its anime references, aggressive production and cross-cultural chemistry, “JJK” serves as a confident reminder that MGK can still return to his rap roots whenever he chooses.

Alternative title: MGK Revives His “Rap Devil” Persona on Yuki Chiba Collaboration “JJK”