"Lookin' Boy" (also known as "Lookin' Ass Nigga") is a song by American

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group Hotstylz, released on May 13, 2008, as their lone single. The song, which was produced by

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producer Nitti, features vocals from fellow American rapper

Yung Joc Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980), better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper known for his 2006 single " It's Goin' Down", which peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Prior to its release, he sign ...

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

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was released in May 2008. American reality television personality Midget Mac, from '' I Love New York 2'' makes a

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in the video.

Controversy

In 2013, Detroit-based rapper

Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...

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. 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. 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. In March 2016, the lawsuit was dismissed as both parties reached a confidential settlement.Eminem settles lawsuit over alleged sample
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Cultural references

There are numerous references to famous celebrities and popular icons that go in this order: * Hilary Banks' fiancé Trevor proposing to her from '' The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' * Whoopi Goldberg *" Midnight Train to Georgia" by

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* 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'') *

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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

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*" This Is Your Brain on Drugs" commercials *Comedian Bernie Mac's role in ''

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'' *The Chris Stokes/ Raz-B sex scandal * Pepé Le Pew * Mike Tyson's response about biting Evander Holyfield * Minute Rice * Chris Rock's comedy routine *

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and

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's Horse & Carriage single * Let Me Clear My Throat by DJ Kool *

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'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

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Remixes

There are several

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es 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" *

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* RuPaul * Wilma Flintstone from

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's " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" *

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On The Cassidy freestyle there are references to: * Kid 'n Play *Sheneneh Jenkins from

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from

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*Big Worm character from

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* Usher's song

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* 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

* Evander Holyfield and his many children *James Earl Jones in Coming to America *

from

* E.T. phoning home * Don King Only in America *MMA Kimbo Slice *

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'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 Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973), better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Career Solo After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his so ...

* Pretty Ricky * Mr. T * P. Diddy * Ying Yang Twins

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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