"Who Want Smoke?" is a song by American rapper Nardo Wick. It was released through Flawless Entertainment and RCA Records as a single on January 22, 2021. The official remix, which features G Herbo, Lil Durk, and 21 Savage, was released on October 8, 2021.[1] The original was certified platinum by the RIAA in November 2021.[2] The song is included on Wick's debut album, Who Is Nardo Wick?,[3] released on December 3, 2021.

"Who Want Smoke?"
Single by Nardo Wick
from the album Who Is Nardo Wick?
ReleasedJanuary 22, 2021
Recorded2020
Genre
Length2:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Nardo Wick singles chronology
"Came Up"
(2020)
"Who Want Smoke?"
(2021)
"Shhh"
(2021)
Music video
"Who Want Smoke?" on YouTube
"Who Want Smoke?" (Remix) on YouTube

The song gained attention for its lyrics "Who want smoke with me?" and "What the fuck is that?", and a stomping dance to the song went viral on TikTok.[4]

Remix

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On October 8, 2021, Nardo Wick released a remix of the song, featuring fellow American rappers G Herbo & Lil Durk and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage.[5] The remix adds another question mark to the title and was released on G Herbo's 26th birthday. An accompanying music video, directed by Cole Bennett from Lyrical Lemonade, premiered on the same day.[6]

American singer Chris Brown interpolated the chorus of "Who Want Smoke?" for his 2024 diss track "Weakest Link".[7]

Music videos

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Two music videos were released for the song. The video for the original song was released alongside its release on January 22, 2021.[8] The video for the remix directed by Cole Bennett was released alongside the song's release on October 8, 2021.[9]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Who Want Smoke??" (Remix)
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 41
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 37
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 15
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 17
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 5

Year-end charts

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2022 year-end chart performance for "Who Want Smoke??" (Remix)
Chart (2022) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 28
US Streaming Songs (Billboard)[16] 60

Certifications

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Certifications for "Who Want Smoke?"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[17] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[18]
Remix with G Herbo, Lil Durk & 21 Savage
3× Platinum 3,000,000
United States (RIAA)[18]
Solo
Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Marie, Erika (October 8, 2021). "Nardo Wick Drops "Who Want Smoke??" Ft. 21 Savage, Lil Durk, G Herbo". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America.
  3. ^ Caraan, Sophie (November 30, 2021). "Future and Lil Baby Join Nardo Wick for New Single "Me or Sum"". Hypebeast. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (October 13, 2021). "The Break Presents – Nardo Wick".
  5. ^ Mira B (October 9, 2021). "G Herbo, Lil Durk, and 21 Savage Hop on Nardo Wick's "Who Want Smoke" Remix". The Source. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Saponara, Michael (October 8, 2021). "Lil Durk, 21 Savage & G Herbo Bolster Nardo Wick's 'Who Want Smoke?' Remix". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Chris Brown Calls Quavo a 'B***h with Dreads' on Vicious Diss Track 'Weakest Link'". 20 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Nardo Wick - Who Want Smoke [Official Video]". January 22, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Nardo Wick - Who Want Smoke?? ft. Lil Durk, 21 Savage & G Herbo (Directed by Cole Bennett)". October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  14. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  16. ^ "Streaming Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  17. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Nardo Wick – Who Want Smoke?". Music Canada. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  18. ^ a b "American single certifications – Nardo Wick – Who Want Smoke?". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 24, 2023.