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New Boyz: Jerkin' Legends Reunite for Halloween
30 Aug
Summary
- New Boyz, known for the Jerkin' dance, are reuniting.
- The duo split in November 2013 after years of success.
- A 2022 song release signaled growing reconciliation efforts.
The influential hip-hop duo New Boyz, celebrated for popularizing the "Jerkin'" dance in the late 2000s and early 2010s, are reportedly back together.
New Boyz, comprised of Earl "Ben J" Benjamin and Dominic "Legacy" Thomas, first announced their separation on November 9, 2013, stating a desire to pursue individual careers after achieving significant success as a duo.
Internal tensions reportedly contributed to their split, with Ben J citing past issues, including alleged interference from R&B singer Tinashe in Legacy's career. These issues were discussed publicly in a 2020 interview.
Their career was marked by major hits, including the 2009 single "You're a Jerk" and the Gold-certified album "Skinny Jeanz and a Mic." Subsequent releases like "Too Cool to Care" (2011) featured Platinum singles.
Signs of reconciliation emerged in late 2021 when "You're a Jerk" went viral on TikTok. This led to renewed collaboration, including the release of "You're a Jerk 2" on January 18, 2022, paving the way for their current reunion.
