"500lbs" is a song by American rapper Lil Tecca, released on July 21, 2023 as the second single from his third studio album Tec through Galactic Records and Republic Records. It was produced by Taz Taylor, Rio Leyva and 4OUR.

"500lbs"
Single by Lil Tecca
from the album Tec
ReleasedJuly 21, 2023
GenreTrap
Length2:24
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Tecca singles chronology
"Need Me"
(2023)
"500lbs"
(2023)
"Hvn on Earth"
(2023)
Music video
"500lbs" on YouTube

Background

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The song was teased for some time prior to its release,[1] having first been previewed in June 2023 through an Instagram Live session.[2]

Commercial Performance

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Upon the release of Tec, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 60, eventually peaking at number 51.[3]

Charts

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Chart performance for "500lbs"
Chart (2023–2024) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 34
Global 200 (Billboard)[5] 139
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 17
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 14
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 18

Certifications

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Certifications for "500lbs"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10] Platinum 80,000
Poland (ZPAV)[11] Gold 25,000
United States (RIAA)[12] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Cole, Alexander (July 21, 2023). "Lil Tecca Finally Releases "500lbs" After Numerous Teasers". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Lil Tecca on Instagram live previewing s new snippet 6/24/23 @liltecca". YouTube. June 24, 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Lil Tecca, Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 2, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lil Tecca – 500lbs". Music Canada. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 31, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter 500lbs in the search box.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Lil Tecca – 500lbs". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 24, 2024.