White Iverson
Post Malone
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Double OT I'm a new breed Saucin', saucin', I'm saucin' on you I'm swaggin', I'm swaggin', I'm swaggin' oh ooh I'm ballin', I'm ballin', Iverson on you Watch out, watch out, watch out, yeah That's my shot, that's my shot, that's my shot, yeah Spendin', I'm spendin' all my fuckin' pay I got me some braids and I got me some hoes Started rockin' the sleeve, I can't ball with no joes You know how I do it, Concords on my toes (This shit is hard) I ain't rich yet, but you know I ain't broke, I So if I see it, I like it, buy that from the store, I I'm with some white girls and they lovin' the coca Like they OT Double OT like I'm KD, smokin' OG And you know me, in my 2-3s and my gold teeth Bitch I'm smiling, bet you see me from the nosebleeds I'm the new three and I change out to my new 3s White Iverson When I started ballin' I was young You gon' think about me when I'm gone I need that money like the ring I never won, I won Saucin', saucin', I'm saucin' on you I'm swaggin', I'm swaggin', I'm swaggin' oh ooh I'm ballin', I'm ballin', Iverson on you Watch out, watch out, watch out, yeah That's my shot, that's my shot, that's my shot, yeah Spendin', I'm spendin' all my fuckin' pay Cigarettes and a headband Commas, commas in my head, man Slumped over like a dead man Red and black, 'bout my bread, man I'm the answer, never question Lace up, learn a lesson Bitch I'm saucin', I do this often, don't do no talkin' My options right when I walk in, jump all them Jordans I'm ballin', money jumpin' Like I'm Davis from New Orleans Or bitch I'm Harden, I don't miss nothin' F*ck practice, this shit just happens, know y'all can't stand it I have it, I'll never pass it, I work my magic High average, ball on these bastards, it makes me happy It's tragic, I make it happen, and all y'all Shaqtin' White Iverson When I started ballin' I was young You gon' think about me when I'm gone I need that money like the ring I never won, I won Saucin', saucin', I'm saucin' on you I'm swaggin', I'm swaggin', I'm swaggin' oh ooh I'm ballin', I'm ballin', Iverson on you Watch out, watch out, watch out, yeah That's my shot, that's my shot, that's my shot, yeah Spendin', I'm spendin' all my fuckin' pay
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Written by: Andre Demar Jackson, Austin Richard Post, Trocon Markous Roberts
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"White Iverson" was released on February 4, 2015, as Post Malone's debut single. The song quickly gained popularity, eventually reaching multiple platinum certifications.
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InspirationThe song title "White Iverson" refers to former professional basketball player Allen Iverson, known for his distinctive style and unorthodox gameplay. Post Malone has stated that he wrote the song two days after he made braids in his hair, which made him feel like Iverson.
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Production DetailsThe song was released independently before Post Malone signed a major record deal. It was produced by Post himself along with Rex Kudo.
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Chart Performance"White Iverson" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Internationally, it was a top 10 hit in Australia, Denmark, and New Zealand.
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Music VideoDirected by Van Alpert, the music video of "White Iverson" was released on July 19, 2015. The video, mostly filmed in a desert, complements the song's laid-back and melodic sound.
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ControversySome critics and listeners accused Malone of appropriating black culture with his braids and references to a prominent African-American basketball player. Malone rejected these accusations, stating that he respects and is influenced by black culture, but he's not pretending to be someone he's not.
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CertificationsThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified "White Iverson" five times platinum for five million units in combined sales and streaming figures.
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Impact on Career"White Iverson" was Malone's breakout hit, which led to him being signed by Republic Records and collaborations with artists such as 50 Cent and Kanye West. This ultimately helped to launch his successful career in the music industry.
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Live PerformancesPost Malone frequently performs "White Iverson" at his live shows. He has also performed the song at various music festivals.
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InterpretationWhile the song lyrics primarily deal with success and confidence, they also touch upon themes of alienation and the pressures that come with fame, foreshadowing some of the issues Malone would explore in his later work.
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