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| Single by Money Man | ||||
| from the album Epidemic | ||||
| Released | February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21) | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Empire | |||
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"24" is a song by American rapper Money Man. It was released on February 21, 2020 as a single from his eighteenth mixtape, Epidemic. A remix version featuring Lil Baby was released on August 14, 2020. Both versions and the song's title itself serve as tributes to basketball player Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash, alongside his young daughter, in January 2020.
Composition
The bass-heavy track starts off with Money Man paying his respect to Kobe Bryant. He further "flexes his status as an independent artist", accentuating his "lavish" lifestyle, including the diamonds on his chains and the expensive cars he rides around. Aron A. of HotNewHipHop gave the song a HOTTTTT rating and said: "The rapper's hustler's mentality informs each bar he spits. It could be a light flex or a moment of introspection but Money Man drops jewels and gems throughout his music".
Remix
| "24 (Remix)" | ||||
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| Single by Money Man featuring Lil Baby | ||||
| from the album Epidemic (Deluxe) | ||||
| Released | August 14, 2020 (2020-08-14) | |||
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| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Empire | |||
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The official "24" remix with Lil Baby was released on August 14, 2020 and included on the deluxe edition of Money Man's Epidemic, released a week later.
Composition
— Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone describing the rapper's' flows."In practice, it sounds like a torrent of syllables and metaphors delivered in quick succession. Imagine someone trying to read a phonebook's worth of flexes through an Auto-Tuned gargle in the fastest amount of time possible, and one can begin to picture what makes '24' so amazing. To his credit, Lil Baby effortlessly matches Money Man's energy, with a verse that operates like a victory lap".
As with the original, the duo pay homage to Kobe Bryant over a "tantalizing", "muddy" bass and a "twangy" guitar loop. They also make references footballer Joe Flacco and rapper Pop Smoke.
Critical reception
Rolling Stone's Charles Holmes praised the rappers for having "the flow of the year", and stated "their total disregard for decorum in favor of showing off one's preternatural lyrical abilities is weirdly the most fitting tribute one could give to Bryant". HotNewHipHop's Aron A. said "It's a glorious occasion when two certified hustlers team up on wax", appraising the collaboration: "Money Man's deep rich vocals glide on the production with gems from the mind of a hustler before Lil Baby comes through to keep his hot streak going in 2020 with yet another show-stealing verse".
Cover art
The cover art features black mamba snakes in the form of basketballs with the number 24 on one of the snakes. "Black Mamba" was Kobe Bryant's nickname and the "24" is the number he wore during his Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 45 |
| Greece (IFPI) | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 49 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 17 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100 | 26 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2020) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 82 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 200,000 |
| United States (RIAA) for Remix |
3× Platinum | 3,000,000 |
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References
- "Epidemic by Money Man on Apple Music". Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- A., Aron (February 24, 2020). "Money Man Returns With His New Single "24"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- "Epidemic (Deluxe) by Money Man on Apple Music". Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Holmes, Charles (August 18, 2020). "Money Man and Lil Baby Have the Flow of the Year on '24'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Duong, Paul (August 14, 2020). "New Music: Money Man Ft. Lil Baby "24"". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ A., Aron (August 15, 2020). "Money Man & Lil Baby Pay Homage To Kobe Bryant On "24"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- "Kobe Bryant Gets Rap Tribute In New Money Man, Lil Baby Track '24'". TMZ Sports. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- "Lakers to honor Kobe Bryant with 'Black Mamba' jerseys, Gigi Bryant patch". August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via NBA.com.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 15/2020". IFPI Greece. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "Top 100 Songs, August 21, 2020 - August 27, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- "British single certifications – Money Man – 24". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- "American single certifications – Money Man – 24". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
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