"Big Bank" is a song by American rapper YG featuring fellow American rappers

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and Trinidadian rapper

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. Produced by DJ Mustard, it was released on May 25, 2018, as the second single from YG's third studio album, ''

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'' (2018).

Chart performance

''Big Bank'' debuted at number 66 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the chart dated June 9, 2018. After climbing the charts for weeks, the song eventually reached its peak position at number 16 on the chart dated August 18, 2018, becoming YG's highest-charting song as a lead artist. On September 10, 2020, the single was certified

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by the

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(RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over four million units in the United States.

''Madden NFL 19'' controversy

The song is featured on the soundtrack of the 2018 video game '' Madden NFL 19''. Prior to its release, it was revealed

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had removed quarterback

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's name from the song, which led to outcry on social media.

, who raps the verse, called the action "disappointing and appalling". EA responded to the criticism by saying:

Music video

The music video for "Big Bank" premiered via YG's

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channel on June 23, 2018.

Live performances

YG performed the song at the

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alongside 2 Chainz, Big Sean and Nicki Minaj on June 24, 2018.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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