Lookin Boy

2008 single by Hotstylz featuring Yung Joc
"Lookin' Boy"
Single by Hotstylz featuring Yung Joc
ReleasedMay 13, 2008[1]
Recorded2007
GenreHip hop, snap, comedy hip hop
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)J. Robinson, G.D. Hodge Jr., D. Johnson, R. Jones
Producer(s)Nitti
Yung Joc singles chronology
"Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"
(2007) 		"Lookin' Boy"
(2007) 		"So Fly"
(2008)

"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

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

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

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

There are numerous references to famous celebrities and popular icons that go in this order:

Remixes

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:

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 11
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 9
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 24

Year-end charts

Chart (2008) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 66

References

  1. ^ "Lookin Boy - Single by Hotstylz". iTunes Store (United States). May 13, 2008. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Lookin Boy | MTV UK.
  3. ^ Hotstylz claim Eminem's Rap God uses unauthorised sample | Music | The Guardian
  4. ^ Hotstylz Releases Eminem Diss Track “Rap Fraud” - XXL
  5. ^ Hotstylz: Why We Dissed Eminem’s Daughter - Rolling Stone
  6. ^ Eminem Sued By Chicago Rappers Hot Stylz Over 'Rap God' Lyrics | Billboard
  7. ^ Chicago Rappers Hotstylz To Sue Eminem For $8 Million Over Sample In ‘Rap God’
  8. ^ Eminem settles lawsuit over alleged sample
  9. ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  10. ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  12. ^ "Yung Joc Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  13. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
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AlbumsSingles
Featured singles
  • "I Love You"
  • "Show Stopper"
  • "Zoom"
  • "In the Hood"
  • "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"
  • "5000 Ones"
  • "Portrait of Love"
  • "Killa"
  • "Lookin Boy"
  • "Get Like Me"
  • "So Fly"
  • "Beep"
  • "Imma Put It on Her"
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