Hot Nigga

"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".^[2]

"Hot Nigga"
Single by Bobby Shmurda
from the album Shmurda She Wrote
Released	July 25, 2014[1]
Recorded	2013
Genre	Gangsta rap Hardcore hip hop Trap
Length	3:18
Label	Epic GS9
Songwriter(s)	Ackquille Pollard Orlando Tucker
Producer(s)	Jahlil Beats
Bobby Shmurda singles chronology
"Hot Nigga" (2014) "Bobby Bitch" (2014)
Music video
"Hot Nigga" on YouTube

The music video contains a choreography that was later named the "Shmoney dance".^[3] The song and the video became popular in 2014 among Vine users, which led to the "Shmoney dance" phenomenon.^[4] Additionally, several unofficial remixes by various rappers have been made. The song has peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the artist's first and only top 10 single in the United States. "Hot Nigga" was a commercial success, being certified Platinum in the United States.

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.^[3][1]

Remixes

Freestyles by various rappers have since then been released among which are Juicy J,^[5] French Montana,^[6] Lil' Kim,^[7] Lil Wayne, Gunplay,^[8] T.I.,^[9]Jeezy,^[10] Lil Herb,^[11] Ace Hood,^[12] Chevy Crocker, ^[13] Shy Glizzy,^[14] and Problem.^[15]

Two official remixes have been released. On August 29, 2014, Shmurda released a reggae remix, featuring Junior Reid, Mavado, Popcaan and Jah X.^[16] Another remix, featuring Fabolous, Jadakiss, Chris Brown, Rowdy Rebel, Busta Rhymes and Yo Gotti was released on September 5, 2014.^[4][17]

In popular culture

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).^[4] 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.^[18] The move was also performed by NFL receiver Brandon Gibson after a touchdown.^[19]

Drake used the song while hosting the 2014 ESPY Awards.^[20][21]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2014–2015) Peak position Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[22] 83 Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[23] 26 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[24] 34 France (SNEP)[25] 131 UK Singles (OCC)[26] 74 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[27] 10 US Billboard Hot 100[28] 6 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[29] 1 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[30] 16

Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position US Billboard Hot 100[31] 54 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[32] 14

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[33]	Gold	45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[34]	Platinum	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[35]	Gold	400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[36]	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	[37]

See also

• List of number-one R&B/hip-hop songs of 2014 (U.S.)