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Wikipedia article
"'Lookin' Boy'" (also known as "'Lookin' Ass Nigga'") is a song by American hip hop group Hotstylz, released on May 13, 2008, as their commercial debut 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.[http://www.mtv.co.uk/hot-stylz-featuring-young-jochotstylz-featuring-yung-joc/videos/lookin-boy Lookin Boy | MTV UK.] 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.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/06/eminem-sued-by-rap-group-hot-stylz-over-rap-god-sample Hotstylz claim Eminem's Rap God uses unauthorised sample | Music | The Guardian] 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.[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/11/hotstylz-releases-eminem-diss-track-rap-fraud/ Hotstylz Releases Eminem Diss Track Rap Fraud - XXL][https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hotstylz-why-we-dissed-eminem-s-daughter-20131111 Hotstylz: Why We Dissed Eminems Daughter - Rolling Stone] 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.[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6429477/eminem-sued-chicago-rappers-hot-stylz-rap-god-lyrics Eminem Sued By Chicago Rappers Hot Stylz Over 'Rap God' Lyrics | Billboard][http://www.vibe.com/2015/01/chicago-rappers-hotstylz-sue-eminem-over-rap-god-lyrics/ Chicago Rappers Hotstylz To Sue Eminem For $8 Million Over Sample In Rap God] In March 2016, the lawsuit was dismissed as both parties reached a confidential settlement.[https://www.hollywood.com/general/eminem-settles-lawsuit-over-alleged-sample-60554866/ Eminem settles lawsuit over alleged sample]
Cultural references
There are numerous references to famous celebrities and popular icons that go in this order:
*Hilary Banks' fianc Trevor proposing to her from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'
*Whoopi Goldberg
*"Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & the Pips
*Don Imus "nappy headed ho" controversy
*K-Y Jelly
*Morris Chestnut's death scene in 'Boyz n the Hood'
*Valtrex
*LL Cool J (his role in 'In the House')
*Penny getting whooped by her mother in Good Times
*J. J. from Good Times
*LL Cool J's I Need Love song
*"1st of tha Month" by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
*"This Is Your Brain on Drugs" commercials
*Late comedian Bernie Mac's role in 'Life'
*'The Weakest Link'
*The Chris Stokes/Raz-B sex scandal
*Pep Le Pew
*Mike Tyson's response about biting Evander Holyfield
*Minute Rice
*Chris Rock's comedy routine
*Cam'ron and Mase's Horse & Carriage single
*Let Me Clear My Throat by DJ Kool
*SpongeBob SquarePants
*K-Swiss
*Scooby-Doo
**Michael Vick's dog fighting controversy
*Clifton Powell's role in 'Next Friday'
*The fictional hair product "Soul Glo" from the movie 'Coming to America'
*David Ruffin
*"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" by The Temptations
*Young Joc's single It's Goin' Down
*Tickle Me Elmo
*"I Wish" by Skee-Lo
*Pine-Sol
*"The Song That Never Ends" from 'Lamb Chop's Play-Along'
*John Witherspoon's "Bang Bang Bang" catch phrase and his role in The Wayans Bros.
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:
*Betty Boop
*Shabba Ranks
*Flavor Flav's catch phrase "yeah boy"
*Tina Turner
*RuPaul
*Wilma Flintstone from The Flintstones
*Three 6 Mafia's "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp"
*Elmer Fudd
On The Cassidy freestyle there are references to:
*Kid 'n Play
*Sheneneh Jenkins from Martin
*Beetlejuice from The Howard Stern Show
*Big Worm character from Friday
*Usher's song Burn
*Chris Rock
*Jamie Foxx's role in Jarhead
*Homey D. Clown from In Living Color
*Lil Wayne's song Lollipop
*Tyrone Biggums from Chappelle's Show
*Kris Kross' famous 1992 hit song Jump
*The famous "Life is like a box of chocolates" quote from Forrest Gump
*Bruh-Man from the 5th floor on Martin
*Chinese lady in the store from Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
On the Bow Wow Remix there are references to:
*Chris Tucker in Friday
*Evander Holyfield and his many children
*James Earl Jones in Coming to America
*Beetlejuice from The Howard Stern Show
*E.T. phoning home
*Don King Only in America
*MMA Kimbo Slice
*Omarion's Song "O"
*T-Pain-Buy U a Drank
*Jaws
*Ronny Turiaf
*D'Angelo's song "Untitled(How Does it Feel)"
*Method Man
*Krayzie Bone
*Pretty Ricky
*Mr. T
*P. Diddy
*Ying Yang Twins
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
Category:2007 debut singles
Category:Yung Joc songs
Category:Southern hip hop songs
Category:2007 songs
Category:Jive Records singles
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