Released August 14, 2015 Recorded 2014 Length 4:14 | Format Digital download Genre Trapcloud rap Label Republic | |
"White Iverson" is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist Post Malone. This song was released on August 14, 2015 by Republic Records, as the lead single from his debut album Stoney. The track was produced by Post Malone and Rex Kudo. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Background and release
Post moved to Los Angeles and met FKi who introduced him to Rex Kudo who helped him produce "White Iverson". Post recorded the song two days after he wrote it. He thought of the name after getting braids in his hair, thinking he looked like a "White Iverson", a reference to the professional basketball player, Allen Iverson. Upon completion in February 2015, it was uploaded to Post's SoundCloud account. It quickly brought him attention from record labels, gaining over a million plays the month it was uploaded. He decided to sign with Republic Records.
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on July 19, 2015 on Post Malone's YouTube account. Since its release, the music video has received over 255 million views on YouTube.
Remix
The official remix was released on December 7, 2015 featuring French Montana and Rae Sremmurd.
Commercial performance
"White Iverson" debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated September 26, 2015, and peaked at number 14. "White Iverson" is now certified triple platinum.