Lookin Boy
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| "Lookin' Boy" | ||||
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| Single by Hotstylz featuring Yung Joc | ||||
| Released | May 13, 2008[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, snap, comedy hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | J. Robinson, G.D. Hodge Jr., D. Johnson, R. Jones | |||
| Producer(s) | Nitti | |||
| Yung Joc singles chronology | ||||
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"Lookin' Boy" (also known as "Lookin' Ass Nigga") is a song by American hip hop group Hotstylz, released on May 13, 2008, as their lone single. The song, which was produced by Southern hip hop producer Nitti, features vocals from fellow American rapper Yung Joc.
Background
[edit]The song is a game that derives from The Dozens, but instead replaces the classic "Your Mama" opening references, with quips ending with the closing reference "...lookin' boy", or "lookin' ass nigga" in the explicit version. The song was meant to be the lead single for their unreleased debut album.
Music video
[edit]The music video was released in May 2008.[2] American reality television personality Midget Mac, from I Love New York 2 makes a cameo appearance in the video.
Controversy
[edit]In 2013, Detroit-based rapper Eminem sampled this song for his 2013 single "Rap God". The group claims that Eminem did not receive permission to use the sample, nor did he credit or compensate them.[3] In November 2013, Hotstylz released a diss track towards Eminem titled "Rap Fraud", where they sample several of his songs and criticize him for not crediting them.[4][5] In January 2015, TMZ reported Hotstylz were suing Eminem and Shady Records for the amount of $8 million, for using the 25 second sample of "Lookin' Boy" on his song "Rap God", without their permission.[6][7] In March 2016, the lawsuit was dismissed as both parties reached a confidential settlement.[8]
Cultural references
[edit]There are numerous references to famous celebrities and popular icons that go in this order:
Remixes
[edit]There are several remixes and alternate versions of "Lookin' Boy" that feature:
- Yung Joc and R. Kelly
- Yung Joc and Bow Wow
- Yung Joc and Cassidy
- Yung Joc and Prezidential Candidates
| On the R. Kelly remix there are references to:
On The Cassidy freestyle there are references to:
| On the Bow Wow Remix there are references to:
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Charts
[edit] Weekly charts[edit]
| Year-end charts[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Lookin Boy - Single by Hotstylz". iTunes Store (United States). May 13, 2008. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Lookin Boy | MTV UK.
- ^ Hotstylz claim Eminem's Rap God uses unauthorised sample | Music | The Guardian
- ^ Hotstylz Releases Eminem Diss Track “Rap Fraud” - XXL
- ^ Hotstylz: Why We Dissed Eminem’s Daughter - Rolling Stone
- ^ Eminem Sued By Chicago Rappers Hot Stylz Over 'Rap God' Lyrics | Billboard
- ^ Chicago Rappers Hotstylz To Sue Eminem For $8 Million Over Sample In ‘Rap God’
- ^ Eminem settles lawsuit over alleged sample
- ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.