| "Nephew" | ||||
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| Single by Smokepurpp featuring Lil Pump | ||||
| Released | July 27, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| Producer(s) | ChaseTheMoney | |||
| Smokepurpp singles chronology | ||||
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"Nephew" is a song by American rapper Smokepurpp featuring fellow American rapper Lil Pump. It was released on July 27, 2018. The track peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and at number 96 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Music video
The music video for the track was released on August 6, 2018.[2][3][4] The video was directed by Millicent Hailes.[5][6] Lil Pump spoke about the video in an interview with Billboard during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, saying the video was "lit", adding "I was excited. That shit's fire".[7]
Critical reception
The track received generally positive reviews. Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the track "bass-heavy" and called the track "very hot".[8]
Dance challenge
On August 10, 2018, Smokepurpp and Lil Pump started a dance challenge for the song, which was described by Trevor Smith of HotNewHipHop as "the Macarena performed by someone who can't quite remember how to do the Macarena", calling it "actually the perfect way to move to a Pump and Purpp track".[9]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 96 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] | 5 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Connects With Lil Pump in London for Menacing 'Nephew' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Wreak Havoc in London for "Nephew" Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Go International for "Nephew" Visual". RESPECT. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Reunites With Lil Pump on "Nephew"". Complex. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Share the Official Video for "Nephew"". Highsnobiety. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Talk Working Together on 'Nephew' at the 2018 MTV VMAs: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Team Up For New Song "Nephew"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Pump & Smokepurpp Launch "Nephew" Dance Challenge". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Smokepurpp – Nephew". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Nephew".
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