"Money Longer" is the debut single by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released for digital download on February 6, 2016 as the first single from their fourth mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World, and as a bonus track from Japanese versions of their debut album Luv is Rage 2, by Generation Now and Atlantic Records. The whole song focuses on the idea that Lil Uzi Vert have now "turn[ed] into a savage" as is repeated throughout the song.[1] The track was produced by Don Cannon and Maaly Raw.
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Single by Lil Uzi Vert | ||||
from the album Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World | ||||
Released | February 6, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
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Length | 3:18 | |||
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"Money Longer" on YouTube | ||||
On July 8, 2016, Uzi uploaded the music video for "Money Longer" on their YouTube account and it has received over 150 million views as of December 2020.[2]
"Money Longer" debuted at number 92 on Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated July 2, 2016. As of date, it has peaked at number 54.[3] The song was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In 2018, the song became an Internet meme where the song's bass boosted instrumental was used in various edits with a green screen video of a silver alien dancing, often referred to as "Howard The Alien", and was associated with sleep paralysis.[4]
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Poland (ZPAV)[8] | Gold | 25,000![]() |
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 200,000![]() |
United States (RIAA)[10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000![]() |
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