Nelly Approves Of "Buss It Challenge": "Keep Doing It!"

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Erica Banks's hit single samples Nelly's No. 1 song, "Hot in Herre."

It's difficult to navigate any social media platform these days without seeing someone giving their take on the "Buss It Challenge." The Erica Banks track was first released back in June 2020, but after going viral on TikTok, the app's users gave the single new life and Banks a global audience who had yet to hear her music. "Buss It" samples Nelly's 2002 meg-hit "Hot in Herre," and according to the St. Louis icon, he's enjoying hearing his No. 1 single make waves for Banks. 

"Yeah, it's dope," Nelly told the Zach Sang Show. "Keep doin' it. Obviously, I had to clear the record. But yo, keep doing it, definitely. I see the numbers adding up for me. It's awesome!" As Nelly watches his coins stack, Erica Banks shared her thoughts on the challenge with NYLON last week.

“It was a surreal moment watching it grow from platform to platform. I’m excited to see women having fun with it and now the guys are joining too,” said the 1501 Certified Entertainment/Warner Records artist. “Watching the women transform is the best part of the challenge and yes that’s something I relate to. Today I may give you sneakerhead and tonight you’ll see me all glammed up.”

Check out Nelly's full interview with the Zach Sang Show below and make sure to check out our article on the Dallas artist: "Who Is Erica Banks? Everything To Know About The "Buss It" Rapper."


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.