Nephew (Smokepurpp song) explained

Nephew
Type:Single
Artist:Smokepurpp featuring Lil Pump
Released:July 27, 2018
Length:3:12
Producer:ChaseTheMoney
Chronology:Smokepurpp
Prev Title:Do Not Disturb
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Remember Me
Next Year:2019

"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.[1] [2] [3] The video was directed by Millicent Hailes.[4] [5] 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".[6]

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews. Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the track "bass-heavy" and called the track "very hot".[7]

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".[8]

Charts

!Chart (2018)!Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 96
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] 5

Certifications

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smokepurpp Connects With Lil Pump in London for Menacing 'Nephew' Video: Watch. June 8, 2020. Billboard.
  2. Web site: Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Wreak Havoc in London for "Nephew" Video. June 8, 2020. Hypebeast.
  3. Web site: Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Go International for "Nephew" Visual. June 8, 2020. RESPECT.
  4. Web site: Smokepurpp Reunites With Lil Pump on "Nephew". June 8, 2020. Complex.
  5. Web site: Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Share the Official Video for "Nephew". June 8, 2020. Highsnobiety.
  6. Web site: Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Talk Working Together on 'Nephew' at the 2018 MTV VMAs: Watch. June 8, 2020. Billboard.
  7. Web site: Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Team Up For New Song "Nephew". June 8, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  8. Web site: Lil Pump & Smokepurpp Launch "Nephew" Dance Challenge. June 8, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  9. Web site: Smokepurpp Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. June 8, 2020. Billboard.
  10. Web site: Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100. June 8, 2020. Billboard.
  11. Web site: Nephew.