"Duffle Bag Boy" is the debut single by American hip hop duo

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featuring

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, released as the

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from the former's debut album, '' Supply & Demand'' (2007). The song was produced by M16 and Liam Kantwill. The song peaked at number 15, reaching in the

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of the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Music video

The music video was directed by Disturbing Tha Peace CEO Chaka Zulu. It begins with Tity Boi (aka

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) getting up from bed for breakfast. He gets dressed and rides in a

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, in which he picks up Lil Wayne, handing him a duffle bag. They then head to a concert. Meanwhile, Dolla Boy sells some CDs to a boy in exchange for a duffle bag, then receives a text message to meet Tity Boi and Lil Wayne. At the end of the video, all three of them are seen performing together.

Remix versions

The official remix features rappers Birdman,

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and a new verse from Lil Wayne (who only sang the song's chorus in the original version). At the 2007

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, Playaz Circle and Lil Wayne performed the song with a new guest verse from fellow rapper and DTP label-boss

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. Miami-based rapper Lil' Brianna, released a freestyle over the song's instrumental for her 2007 mixtape, ''Princess of Miami''. UK rapper

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, released a freestyle over the song's instrumental for his ''MC No. 1'' mixtape. Other remixes include the

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and

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remixes. American rappers Rick Ross and

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also have their own respective remixes.

In other media

The song was used by American comedian/actor Chris Rock as the music he exited the stage to on his 2008 "No Apologies" tour, as well as his entrance theme song to his show "Kill the Messenger". Canadian rapper/singer

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uses Lil Wayne's lyrics of "Duffle Bag Boy" for his song "Underground Kings" from his second studio album '' Take Care''.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

External links

* 2007 songs 2007 debut singles Lil Wayne songs Songs written by 2 Chainz Songs written by Lil Wayne Def Jam Recordings singles Trap music songs {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub