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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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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