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Notorious B.I.G and Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s 1995 Hit "Get Money" is the Latest TikTok Challenge

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Published Feb 9, 2023

Leave it to TikTok to bring back a major throwback. This week’s TikTok challenge is a fun 1990s classic hit that is currently experiencing a new life via the app. If you’ve been scrolling through your For You page over the past week or so, then there’s a strong chance you’ve heard an automatic yet familiar “F*uck Bi*tch*es, Get Money” blasting through your phone screens. And if you’ve watched any of the videos, then you already know that there’s two different dance trends going on at the same time.

That’s right folks, “Get Money” by Notorious B.I.G. and Junior M.A.F.I.A is the newest trend that’s taking over the app. Today we’re going into a history of the song, and how you too can get in on the action.

History of “Get Money”

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“Get Money” is a song by Junior M.A.F.I.A featuring Notorious B.I.G. from their debut album Conspiracy. The track was released as the third and final single from the album, and sampled R&B singer Sylvia Striplin's 1981 song "You Can't Turn Me Away.” As you all know, in 1995 Biggie Smalls was one of the hottest youngest rappers out, and would later go on to solidify his status as one of the greatest to ever do it in hip-hop.

The mid-1990s would also mark the introduction of Lil Kim, who has since gone on to become one of the greatest in rap/hip hop as well. “Get Money” was produced by EZ Elpee and released on February 3rd, 1996, spending 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at No.17. The song would also be certified platinum with over one million copies sold.

Get Money Music Videos and Performances

Get Money TikTok Trend

As for the TikTok trend, as we mentioned earlier there’s two different dance trends going on right now, and both require you to learn some fun choreography. Here are some of our favorites from different TikTok creators.