Sag My Pants
"Sag My Pants" | ||||
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Single by Hopsin | ||||
from the album Raw | ||||
Released | October 8, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, comedy hip hop, horrorcore | |||
Length | 3:39 | |||
Label | Funk Volume | |||
Songwriter(s) | Marcus Hopson | |||
Producer(s) | Hopsin | |||
Hopsin singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Sag My Pants" on YouTube |
"Sag My Pants" is a song by American rapper Hopsin. It was released on October 8, 2010, by Funk Volume, as the first single from Hopsin's second studio album, Raw. The song was produced by Hopsin himself and his breakthrough single, propelling him to stardom.
Hopsin raps about subjects ranging from dissing mainstream rappers including Drake, Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Lupe Fiasco, and Rick Ross, to discussing his anger towards his situation in the rap game, and dissing his former record label Ruthless Records and owner Tomica Wright.
Background
This song was conceived after the bitter falling out Hopsin had with his former record label
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on October 8, 2010 on Hopsin's account on YouTube. Since its release, the video has received over 50 million views. It was directed by Hopsin himself.[3]
Legacy
The song has received a large positive reception, which helped him receive a XXL Freshman Class 2012 nomination and spring boarded his fanbase to prominence.[4]
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Dwyer, Alex. "Hopsin Says "Fuck Ruthless Records," Admits Tomica Wright Inspired "Kill Her"". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ "Hopsin Exposes The Dark Side Of Funk Volume & Damien Ritter". YouTube. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Hopsin - Sag My Pants (Official Music Video HD)". YouTube. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ JP DelaCuesta (2012-02-28). "XXL Reveals Cover For Its 2012 "Freshmen Class"". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ^ "American single certifications – Hopsin – Sag My Pants". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 14, 2015.