Hey Now (Mean Muggin)

"Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" is the first single from American rapper Xzibit's album, Weapons of Mass Destruction. The song was produced by Timbaland and his protégé, Nate "Danja" Hills, featuring vocals by American singer and songwriter Keri Hilson. Released on November 16, 2004 in North America, the song peaked at number 93 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Hey Now (Mean Muggin)"
Single by Xzibit featuring Keri Hilson
from the album Weapons of Mass Destruction
Released	November 16, 2004
Recorded	2004
Genre	Hardcore hip hop
Length	4:20
Label	Loud
Songwriter(s)	Keri Hilson Alvin Joiner Tim Mosley
Producer(s)	Timbaland Danja
Xzibit singles chronology
"Ride & Smoke" (2002) "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (2004) "Criminal Set" (2004)
Keri Hilson singles chronology
"Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (2004) "Help" (2006)
Music video
"Xzibit - Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" on YouTube

Formats and track listings

CD single

1. "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (Explicit)
2. "Get Your Walk On" (Explicit)
3. "What You Can't See" (Explicit)

Charts

Chart performance for "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)"

Chart (2004–2005)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[1]	44
Australian Urban (ARIA)[2]	11
Germany (GfK)[3]	33
Ireland (IRMA)[4]	14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5]	79
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6]	21
Scotland (OCC)[7]	16
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8]	42
UK Singles (OCC)[9]	9
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10]	3
US Billboard Hot 100[11]	93
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12]	52
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13]	28

Release history

Release history and formats for "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	October 25, 2004	Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio	Columbia	[14]
	November 15, 2004	Contemporary hit radio		[15]

References

1. "Xzibit – Hey Now (Mean Muggin)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
2. "Issue 801" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
3. "Xzibit – Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
4. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Xzibit". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
5. "Xzibit – Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
6. "Xzibit – Hey Now (Mean Muggin)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
7. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
8. "Xzibit – Hey Now (Mean Muggin)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
10. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
11. "Xzibit Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
12. "Xzibit Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
13. "Xzibit Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
14. "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1578. October 22, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
15. "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1581. November 12, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved July 8, 2022.