"Riot" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It was first released as part of his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion (2011) and was later released as part of the deluxe edition of his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012), at a time four seconds longer than its time on the mixtape.[1]
| "Riot" | |
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| Song by 2 Chainz | |
| from the album T.R.U. REALigion and Based on a T.R.U. Story | |
| Released | August 14, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 2:43 (mixtape version) 2:47 (album version) |
| Label | Def Jam |
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| Producer(s) | DJ Spinz |
On 4th September, 2012, the music video was officially released.[2] It was shot at night time in Atlanta and directed by Decatur Dan.[3] The video includes Chainz being the leader of a group of unruly rebels that destroy cars and start fires.[2]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 54 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000 |
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2 Chainz songs | |
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| Based on a T.R.U. Story |
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| Cruel Summer |
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| B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time |
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| ColleGrove | |
| Pretty Girls Like Trap Music |
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| Rap or Go to the League | |
| Other singles |
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| Featured singles |
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| Other songs | |
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