Doja Cat - Vegas (from The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Elvis) (audio) May 2026

: Just as Thornton sang about a "no-good" man, Doja uses "Vegas" to blast an underwhelming partner who is more obsessed with his own ego than the relationship.

: Doja’s verses are sharp and "vengeful," as she tells a partner he "never deserved her attention". : Just as Thornton sang about a "no-good"

Whether you're an Elvis purist or a die-hard Doja fan, "Vegas" proves that some stories—and some "dogs"—never go out of style. : The song features vocals from the late

: The song features vocals from the late Shonka Dukureh , who portrays Big Mama Thornton in the film, bridging the gap between the 1950s blues scene and modern hip-hop. Why It Works Commercial & Critical Success : The track interpolates

While many casual listeners recognize the "Hound Dog" refrain, Doja Cat went deeper than Elvis's 1956 cover.

: Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton rather than Elvis, Doja Cat highlights the Black musical roots that Elvis famously popularized. Commercial & Critical Success

: The track interpolates the legendary 1952 recording by Big Mama Thornton .