"Keke" (stylized in all caps) is a song written and performed by American rappers 6ix9ine, Fetty Wap, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. The song was released commercially on January 14, 2018, for streaming and digital download by ScumGang Records.[1] "Keke" is produced by WalteezyAFN and is the third single by 6ix9ine from his debut mixtape Day69 (2018).

"Keke"
Single by 6ix9ine, Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie
from the album Day69
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2018 (2018-01-14)
Recorded2017
GenreHip hop, trap
Length2:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)WalteezyAFN
6ix9ine singles chronology
"Kooda"
(2017)
"Keke"
(2018)
"Gotti"
(2018)
Fetty Wap singles chronology
"There She Go"
(2017)
"Keke"
(2018)
"KissWowie"
(2018)
A Boogie wit da Hoodie singles chronology
"Say A"
(2017)
"Keke"
(2018)
"Wait"
(2018)
Music video
"Keke" on YouTube

Background

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In March 2017, the solo version of the track was uploaded to the ELEVATOR music channel under the name "On The Regular".[2] However, the song initially failed to gain mainstream success and became a sleeper hit. The remix of the song was previewed by 6ix9ine in late 2017 via his Instagram, with it leaking on December 29, 2017.[3]

Music video

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The music video was premiered by WorldStarHipHop via the official YouTube channel on January 14, 2018. It was directed by Figure Eight Films and features 6ix9ine, Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie in the streets of New York, in similar vein to 6ix9ine's music videos for "Gummo", "Kooda", and "Billy".[4][5][6]

Commercial performance

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The song entered at number 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 43 on the chart dated February 3, 2018.

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 37
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[8] 91
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 43
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 22
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 20

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[12] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "KEKE - Single by 6ix9ine, Fetty Wap & A Boogie wit da Hoodie on Apple Music". iTunes. January 14, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  2. ^ "6IX9INE - On The Regular". YouTube. March 6, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "6ix9ine Taps Fetty Wap and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie For "KEKE"". HotNewHipHop. December 30, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  4. ^ "6ix9ine Rolls Out "KEKE" Video feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Fetty Wap". HotNewHipHop. January 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "6ix9ine Drops New "Keke" Video". XXL. January 14, 2018. Archived from the original on March 23, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  6. ^ "6IX9INE Feat. Fetty Wap & A Boogie "KEKE" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. January 14, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  7. ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 09. týden 2018 in the date selector. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  9. ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  10. ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  11. ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "Canadian single certifications – 6ix9ine, Fetty Wap & A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Keke". Music Canada. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  13. ^ "American single certifications – 6ix9ine – Keke". Recording Industry Association of America.