Holy Smokes

"Holy Smokes" is a song by American rappers Trippie Redd featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, released on July 16, 2021 as the second single from the former's fourth studio album, Trip at Knight.[2][3] The track was released under Trippie Redd's labels 1400 Entertainment and 10k Projects.

"Holy Smokes"
Single by Trippie Redd featuring Lil Uzi Vert
from the album Trip at Knight[1]
ReleasedJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)
Length3:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • SSeratonin
  • TNFDemon
Trippie Redd singles chronology
"Miss the Rage"
(2021)
"Holy Smokes"
(2021)
"Captain Crunch"
(2021)
Lil Uzi Vert singles chronology
"From the Garden"
(2021)
"Holy Smokes"
(2021)
"Blue Notes 2"
(2021)
Lyric video
"Holy Smokes" on YouTube
Music video
"Holy Smokes" on YouTube

Trippie previously called Lil Uzi Vert one of the "Greatest of All Time (GOATS)" of the era, also claiming his album Neon Shark vs Pegasus was inspired by them.[4] Eventually, the two collaborated. On "Holy Smokes", they rap over a synthetic beat described as "catchy".[5]

The song was promoted on TikTok and grew popular on there, with over seven thousand video creations with the sound.[6]

Music video

The music video was released on July 20, 2021 on Trippie Redd's YouTube channel. Directed by Mooch and Grade A Films, the video features both rappers in an arcade and them "enjoying the spoils of success".[2] The video was described as energetic and colorful.[2][3][7] It also features a skit at the beginning, with cameos from Twitch streamer Adin Ross.

Charts

Chart performance for "Holy Smokes"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 65
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 72
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 50
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 17

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


References

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