: The trailer premiered during Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals and garnered 89 million views within its first 24 hours, with "Legend Has It" serving as the energetic backdrop to T'Challa's introduction.
The track is celebrated for its relentless, back-and-forth lyrical flow between Killer Mike and El-P, punctuated by a simple "Woo!" hook. : The trailer premiered during Game 4 of
: Critics noted that the song’s assertive "vibe" and booming beats perfectly complemented the film's themes of power and black excellence, eventually becoming unofficial "theme song" for the movie's early promotion. "Legend Has It" is a high-octane hip-hop anthem
"Legend Has It" is a high-octane hip-hop anthem by the duo (Killer Mike and El-P), originally released on December 2, 2016, as the third single from their critically acclaimed album, Run the Jewels 3 (RTJ3) . Produced by El-P alongside Little Shalimar and Wilder Zoby, the track features a hard-hitting, "sci-fi" influenced beat that samples the song "Knots" by the progressive rock band Gentle Giant. Connection to Black Panther : Prior to the film, Run The Jewels
The song reached a massive global audience after being prominently featured in the first teaser trailer for Marvel Studios' (2018).
: Prior to the film, Run The Jewels had already collaborated with Marvel on comics-related projects, including an animated recap of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Panther storyline. Themes and Music Video