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Scorpio (Moneybagg Yo song)

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"Scorpio"
Single by Moneybagg Yo
from the album A Gangsta's Pain
ReleasedNovember 16, 2021
Length2:45
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Skywalker OG
  • Javar Rockamore
  • YC
Moneybagg Yo singles chronology
"Wish Me Luck"
(2021)
"Scorpio"
(2021)
"Mmm Mmm (The Remix)"
(2021)
Music video
"Scorpio" on YouTube

"Scorpio" is a song by American rapper Moneybagg Yo from the deluxe edition of his fourth studio album A Gangsta's Pain (2021). It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on November 16, 2021, as the fourth single from the album.[1] The song features additional vocals from American singer Ja'niyah, and contains a sample of "How's It Goin' Down" by DMX featuring Faith Evans. In the song, Moneybagg Yo raps about winning over the love of a Scorpio.[2][3]

Music video

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A music video for the song was released on November 24, 2021. Ja'niyah is featured in the video, which sees Moneybagg Yo flirting with her and rapping on a rooftop in front of a skyline.[4]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Scorpio"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 66
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] 10

Year-end charts

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2022 year-end chart performance for "Scorpio"
Chart (2022) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 58
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 43

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Okon, Wongo (November 24, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo Wins The Heart Of A 'Scorpio' In His Nostalgic Video". UPROXX.
  3. ^ Cho, Regina (November 24, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo drops new video for "Scorpio"". REVOLT.
  4. ^ McCloud, Taylor (November 24, 2021). "MoneyBagg Yo Drops 90s-Inspired Visuals For "Scorpio"". HotNewHipHop.
  5. ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  9. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Moneybagg Yo – Scorpio". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2023.