Whip It (BigXthaPlug song)

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"Whip It"
Song by BigXthaPlug
from the album Amar
ReleasedApril 28, 2023
Length2:17
Label UnitedMasters
Songwriter(s)
  • Xavier Landum
  • Krishon Gaines
  • Tony Anderson
  • Reginald Andrews
  • Leon Chancellor
Producer(s)
  • BandPlay
  • Tony Coles
Music video
"Whip It" on YouTube

"Whip It" is a song by American rapper BigXthaPlug from the deluxe edition of his debut studio album Amar (2023). Produced by BandPlay and Tony Coles, it contains a sample of "Let It Whip" by the Dazz Band.

Contents

TikTok challenge

In mid-2023, Jasmyn Nichols started a viral dance trend featuring the song which became known as the #WhipItChallenge. [1] [2] [3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Jerry Morka. It is themed after the disco era with a modern twist and sees BigXthaPlug dancing [1] in a Soul Train line. He also wears a 1970s-style wig [4] that is shaped afro. [1] The video features a cameo from Jasmyn Nichols. [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Whip It"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard ) [5] 33

Certifications

Certifications for "Whip It"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [6] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "BigXthaPlug Finds His Groove In New "Whip It" Video". Imprintent. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. Berry, Peter A. (December 13, 2023). "BigXThaPlug Enters a New Level of His Career With 'Mmhmm' and a Billboard Hot 100 Debut". XXL . Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Meet Jasmyn Nichols". Canvas Rebel. January 18, 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  4. "BigXThaPlug is the hottest rapper out of Texas right now". UnitedMasters . February 9, 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. "Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: Week of December 2, 2023". Billboard . Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  6. "American single certifications – BigXthaPlug – Whip It". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved June 22, 2025.