Whip It (BigXthaPlug song)

"Whip It"
Song by BigXthaPlug
from the album Amar
ReleasedApril 28, 2023
Length2:17
LabelUnitedMasters
Songwriter(s)
  • Xavier Landum
  • Krishon Gaines
  • Tony Anderson
  • Reginald Andrews
  • Leon Chancellor
Producer(s)
  • BandPlay
  • Tony Coles
Music video
"Whip It" on YouTube

"Whip It" is a song by American rapper BigXthaPlug from the deluxe edition of his debut studio album Amar (2023). Produced by BandPlay and Tony Coles, it contains a sample of "Let It Whip" by the Dazz Band.

TikTok challenge

In mid-2023, Jasmyn Nichols started a viral dance trend featuring the song which became known as the #WhipItChallenge.[1][2][3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Jerry Morka. It is themed after the disco era with a modern twist and sees BigXthaPlug dancing[1] in a Soul Train line. He also wears a 1970s-style wig[4] that is shaped afro.[1] The video features a cameo from Jasmyn Nichols.[3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Whip It"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[5] 33

References

  1. ^ a b c "BigXthaPlug Finds His Groove In New "Whip It" Video". Imprintent. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. ^ Berry, Peter A. (December 13, 2023). "BigXThaPlug Enters a New Level of His Career With BigXThaPlug Enters a New Level of His Career With ‘Mmhmm' and a Billboard Hot 100 Debut BigXThaPlug Enters a New Level of His Career With 'Mmhmm' and a Billboard Hot 100 Debut". XXL. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Meet Jasmyn Nichols". Canvas Rebel. January 18, 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  4. ^ "BigXThaPlug is the hottest rapper out of Texas right now". UnitedMasters. February 9, 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: Week of December 2, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2024.