Smino’s Verse on MAVI's 'Potluck' Sparks Metro Boomin Collab Rumors
With ‘Potluck,’ MAVI and Smino highlight personal victories and tease a unified album aesthetic through recurring cover art themes.
Smino takes the spotlight on Potluck, his first-ever collaboration with South Carolina rapper 
MAVI. The track dropped as MAVI continues teasing a new album, following last year’s critically praised shadowbox LP. On Potluck, both artists trade sharp, clever bars about their rise from humble beginnings to hip-hop recognition, with Smino referencing a potential 
Metro Boomin collab — a shoutout sure to excite fans of their Midwestern ties.
The beat is warm and slippery, and MAVI’s verse dives into the surreal side of newfound fame, with luxury references and a sense of disbelief at his own success. The recurring visual style between Potluck and previous single Landgrab hints that these tracks may be part of a unified new project. While MAVI’s talent is sometimes underrated, this single shows both rappers thriving creatively. Keep an ear out — Potluck is a banger, and more new music from MAVI could be just around the corner.