Tyler Herro (song)

"Tyler Herro" is a song by American rapper Jack Harlow. It was released on October 22, 2020, by Generation Now/Atlantic Records, as a lead single from his debut studio album Thats What They All Say (2020). The song pays tribute to the basketball player of the same name and was produced by Boi-1da and Scott Storch, with additional production from Neenyo and Jahaan Sweet.^[1]

"Tyler Herro"
Single by Jack Harlow
from the album Thats What They All Say
Released	October 22, 2020
Genre	Trap
Length	2:36
Label	Generation Now Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Jack Harlow Jahaan Sweet Matthew Samuels Scott Storch Sean Seaton
Producer(s)	Boi-1da Storch Neenyo Sweet
Jack Harlow singles chronology
"Tap In (Remix)" (2020) "Tyler Herro" (2020) "Way Out" (2020)
Music video
"Tyler Herro" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

The song features a "bass-heavy midtempo groove that highlights Harlow's catchy flows".^[2] Jack Harlow pays homage to the NBA player Tyler Herro, a friend of his,^[3] rapping: "My homeboy Tyler he play in South Beach / He told me this summer he gon' fix my jumper". He also mentions having made a new group of friends: "I brought a gang to the party with me / Five white boys, but they not NSYNC".^[4]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. It was directed by Ace Pro and filmed in the home of basketball player Lou Williams in Atlanta.^[5][6] The video begins with a child resembling Jack Harlow getting off the school bus and running towards his home. It then cuts to Harlow enjoying his life in fame. He shoots hoops with Tyler Herro, goes through a "wardrobe change", and is also seen on a bed with two girls having a pillow fight.^[2] Harlow also introduces his rap group The Homies.^[2] The visual features a cameo from comedian Druski.^[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance of "Tyler Herro"

Chart (2020–2021)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	68
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8]	36
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	27
Global 200 (Billboard)[10]	39
Greece (IFPI)[11]	24
Ireland (IRMA)[12]	38
Lithuania (AGATA)[13]	46
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14]	5
Portugal (AFP)[15]	89
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16]	82
US Billboard Hot 100[17]	34
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18]	11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19]	14
US Rolling Stone Top 100[20]	10

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Tyler Herro"

Chart (2021)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[21]	50

Certifications

Certifications for "Tyler Herro"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[22]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[23]	Gold	45,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[24]	Gold	5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[25]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[26]	2× Platinum	2,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Zidel, Alex (October 22, 2020). "Jack Harlow Releases Fiery New Single "Tyler Herro"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
2. Zhang, Charlie (October 23, 2020). "Jack Harlow Drops Boisterous New Single "Tyler Herro"". Hypebeast. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
3. Mamo, Heran (November 6, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Jack Harlow's 'Tyler Herro'". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
4. Pierre, Alphonse. "Jack Harlow's New Song "Tyler Herro" Is a Failed Bromance Anthem". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
5. "Jack Harlow shares video for energetic new single 'Tyler Herro'". NME. October 25, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
6. "Watch the Video for Jack Harlow's New Single "Tyler Herro"". Complex. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
7. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 30 November 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1604. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 30, 2020. p. 4.
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10. "Billboard – Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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13. "2020 45-os SAVAITĖS (spalio 30-lapkričio 29 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
15. "Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro". AFP Top 100 Singles.
16. "Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
17. "Jack Harlow Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
18. "Jack Harlow Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
19. "Jack Harlow Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
20. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
21. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
22. "Canadian single certifications – Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro". Music Canada. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
23. "Danish single certifications – Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
24. "Portuguese single certifications – Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
25. "British single certifications – Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
26. "American single certifications – Jack Harlow – Tyler Herro". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 30, 2022.