| "Riot" | |
|---|---|
| Song by 2 Chainz | |
| from the album T.R.U. REALigion | |
| Released | February 2012 |
| Genre | Hip-hop |
| Length | 2:43 (mixtape version) 2:47 (album version) |
| Label | Def Jam |
| Songwriters | |
| Producer | DJ Spinz |
"Riot" is a song by American hip-hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It first appeared on November 1, 2011, included in his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion, then it began charting in February 2012 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs listing, peaking at number 54 in May.[1] A music video released in April helped to sustain the chart run.
The song was included on the deluxe edition of 2 Chainz's first full-length album Based on a T.R.U. Story in August 2012.[2]
Music video
On April 10, 2012, the music video was officially released.[3] It was shot at night in Atlanta and directed by Decatur Dan.[4] The video portrays Chainz as the leader of a group of unruly rebels destroying cars and starting fires.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 54 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "2 Chainz: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "2 Chainz "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. July 30, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Video: 2 Chainz – 'Riot'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Behind the Video: 2 Chainz – 'Riot'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – RIOT". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
External links
- "Riot" Music video on YouTube
