Fivio Foreign Admits Viral Memes Inspired "Bop It"

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The Brooklyn rapper's latest single is in response to people who claim he raps in bullet points.

Fivio Foreign's 2020 hot streak hasn't lost its momentum. Though he's still trying to recreate an anthem as big as "Big Drip," he's continuously dropped some big hits that have received major spin. His latest single, "Bop It," received criticism even before its release on Friday. People immediately speculated that Fivio simply flipped a meme into a song which is correct. 

Earlier today, Fivio Foreign shared the behind-the-scenes footage of the video shoot for the single. The rapper admitted that the song was pretty much his way of turning lemons into lemonade. "Let me tell you where 'Bop It' really came from, right? They say I rap in bullet points and I be soundin' like, 'Movie,' 'Viral,'" he explained. "There's a meme going around on the Internet. I remixed that. And I made my lemons into lemonade, man."

Fivio Foreign has been steadily dishing out new singles over the past few months in anticipation of his formal debut album. Following the release of 800 BC, which essentially made official releases out of leaks, the rapper started plotting on his debut, Bible. There hasn't been a confirmed date on the project yet, though the pandemic has forced many artists to push back release dates.

Check out the Fivio Foreign's "Bop It" behind the scenes video below. 


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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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