Hot Nigga

"Hot Nigga"
Single by Bobby Shmurda
from the EP Shmurda She Wrote
ReleasedJuly 25, 2014
Recorded2013
GenreGangsta rap
Length3:18
Label
Songwriters
ProducerJahlil Beats
Bobby Shmurda singles chronology
"Hot Nigga"
(2014)		 "Bobby Bitch"
(2014)
Music video
"Hot Nigga" on YouTube

"Hot Nigga" censored on the album as "Hot N*gga", edited for radio as "Hot Boy" or "Hot Ni-" is the debut single by American rapper Bobby Shmurda. It was released for digital download on July 25, 2014, by Epic Records and GS9 as the lead single from Shmurda's debut EP Shmurda She Wrote. The song includes production from Jahlil Beats, which was originally used by Lloyd Banks for his 2012 song, "Jackpot".

The music video contains a choreography that was later named the "Shmoney dance". The song and the video became popular in 2014 among Vine users, which led to the "Shmoney dance" phenomenon. Additionally, several unofficial remixes by various rappers have been made. "Hot Nigga" was a commercial success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Shmurda's first and only top 10 single in the United States, as well as charting internationally in Belgium and the United Kingdom. "Hot Nigga" was certified 5x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and also received Platinum certifications in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Music video

The official music video was uploaded to Shmurda's Vevo account on August 1, 2014. The video was made in the spring of 2014 and was originally uploaded on Maine Fetti's YouTube on March 28, 2014. It was recorded in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The music video for "Hot Nigga" surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube in July 2026.

Remixes

Freestyles by various rappers have since then been released among which are Juicy J, French Montana, Lil' Kim, Lil Wayne, Gunplay, T.I., Jeezy, Lil Herb, Ace Hood, Shy Glizzy, and Problem.

Two official remixes have been released. On August 29, 2014, Shmurda released a reggae remix, featuring Junior Reid, Mavado, Popcaan and Jah X. Another remix, featuring Fabolous, Jadakiss, Chris Brown, Rowdy Rebel, Busta Rhymes and Yo Gotti was released on September 5, 2014.

Shmurda doing the "Shmoney dance" in the "Hot Nigga" music video

The song and the video became popular in 2014 among Vine users, which led to the "Shmoney dance" meme (such as "Where They At Tho?", "21", and more). One line from the song, "About a week ago!" appeared in the vast majority of these Vines and played a large role in the spread of the song. In July 2014, Beyoncé did the dance move on a venue of her On the Run Tour. The move was also performed by NFL receiver Brandon Gibson after a touchdown.

Drake used the song while hosting the 2014 ESPY Awards.

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) Gold 45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA) 5× Platinum 5,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States August 5, 2014 Rhythmic contemporary radio Epic

See also

References

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