K-Pop Crossover: 2NE1 Rapper CL Rolls Out 2nd U.S. Single 'Doctor Pepper' Featuring RiFF RAFF And OG Maco [VIDEO]

After appearing in "Dirty Vibe" with DJ-producer Diplo, 2NE1's Lee "CL" Chaerin has debuted her second English music video with "Doctor Pepper."

On Friday, the official YouTube channel for Diplo's record label Mad Decent uploaded the music video, which also features RiFF RAFF and OG Maco. So far, reactions have singled the distinct differences between her K-pop image with 2NE1 and that of her English collaborations.

"I guess people need to realize that this is an American production, not Korean," commented YouTube viewer Dilan Karakaya. "It's like the most normal thing to have a music video like this in America. I don't' get why people are complaining about CL. She is freer to do what she wants to do in America. She said it herself."

Originally released on May 22, "Doctor Pepper" was reportedly inspired by tension between Diplo and CL after the former missed a recording session.

"Diplo canceled a session on me and I was so mad at him," said CL to The Fader. "I was drinking a can of Doctor Pepper and wrote the song so I could go home as soon as possible. Diplo ended up loving it."

Over the weekend, CL joined Mad Decent Block Party (MDBP) in Brooklyn, New York alongside performers like Skrillex, Diplo and OG Maco. According to the YG Entertainment blog YG-Life, she "owned the stage with her unique and charismatic rapping style."

Founded by Diplo's record label Mad Decent, the concert series will travel to Toronto, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and CL will reportedly perform at these stops as well.

Her working relationship with Diplo does not stop there, as the producer is reportedly heavily involved with her solo debut.

"I've been active in CL's first full-length album, mostly trying to find a right balance between glossy K-pop attitude and keeping CL positioned where she belongs-as the baddest coolest female out right now," said Diplo.

Earlier in the month, CL's Korean record label YG Entertainment confirmed that the rapper was filming two music videos in the month of August, signaling that her debut is inching closer and closer.

But for those missing CL's style as a 2NE1 member, YG CEO Yang Hyun Suk understands the sentiment.

"Seeing those girl groups, I thought myself. I really want to listen to 2NE1's music," said Yang according to YG-Life.

"You know, 2NE1 is a rare girl group who has a distinct and unique color. However, my focus is not on CL's imminent solo debut in the United States. I believe that CL's success in the country will give a good influence to 2NE1's comeback."

Watch the music video for CL's new US single "Doctor Pepper" RIGHT HERE

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