White Iverson

"White Iverson"
Single by Post Malone
from the album Stoney
Released	February 4, 2015
Recorded	February 2015
Genre	Cloud rap[1]
Length	4:14
Label	Republic
Songwriter(s)	Austin Post Trocon Roberts Jr. Idan Kalai Masamune Kudo Andre Jackson
Producer(s)	Post Malone
Post Malone singles chronology
"White Iverson" (2015) "Too Young" (2015)
Music video
"White Iverson" on YouTube

"White Iverson" is the debut single by American rapper Post Malone. It was released through Republic Records on August 14, 2015, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Stoney (2016). It was originally released on February 4, 2015, through Malone's SoundCloud account. Malone produced and wrote it alongside FKi 1st and Rex Kudo. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the United States. The single is widely known as the song that garnered him mainstream attention.

Background and release

Post moved to Los Angeles and met FKi 1st, who introduced him to Rex Kudo, who in turn helped him produce "White Iverson". Post recorded the song two days after he wrote it. He thought of the name after getting braids in his hair, thinking he looked like a "White Iverson", a reference to the professional basketball player, Allen Iverson.[2] Upon completion in February 2015, it was uploaded to Post's SoundCloud account.[3] It quickly brought him attention from record labels, gaining over a million plays the month it was uploaded. He decided to sign with Republic Records.[4]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on July 19, 2015, on Post Malone's YouTube account. Since its release, the music video has received over 1 billion views on YouTube.

Post said in an episode of the h3h3Productions podcast that the music video cost $5,000 and took only a day to make. He also commented that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars contacted the owner of the car following the release, stating they were incorrectly using the car.[5]

Remix

The official remix was released on December 7, 2015, featuring French Montana and Rae Sremmurd.[6] Lil Wayne also released a remix to "White Iverson" entitled "Too Young" for his mixtape No Ceilings 2. The song also shares the same title of Malone's second official single, which is, as well, the second single from his debut album Stoney. Rapper Montana of 300 released a remix titled "White Iverson/Milly Rock Remix".

Chart performance

"White Iverson" debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated September 26, 2015, and peaked at number 14 for the chart dated January 23, 2016.[7] The song was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of ten million digital copies. The song has earned both 1 billion streams on Spotify and 1 billion views on YouTube. Post Malone has referred to this song as his only good song in many different live occasions, pointing out his affection for the piece.

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2015–2017) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 41 Ireland (IRMA)[9] 91 Portugal (AFP)[10] 71 UK Singles (OCC)[11] 117 US Billboard Hot 100[7] 14 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 5 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 27 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 1

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position US Billboard Hot 100[15] 65 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 31 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 29

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18]	4× Platinum	280,000^‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[19]	2× Platinum	120,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)[20]	7× Platinum	560,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[21]	Platinum	90,000^‡
Germany (BVMI)[22]	Gold	200,000^‡
Italy (FIMI)[23]	Gold	25,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)[24]	Platinum	20,000^‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25]	Gold	30,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[26]	Platinum	600,000^‡
United States (RIAA)[27]	Diamond	10,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Marsland, Dani. "Watch: Post Malone - White Iverson". Pile Rats. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
2. Markman, Rob (July 18, 2015). "Video Premiere: Watch Post Malone's 'White Iverson'". MTV. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
3. "White Iverson by Post Malone". SoundCloud. Post Malone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
4. Schwartz, Danny (August 14, 2015). "Post Malone Signs With Republic Records". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
5. "Making Music with Post Malone". YouTube. January 30, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
6. "Post Malone - White Iverson (Remix) Feat. French Montana & Rae Sremmurd - Stream [New Song]". HNHH. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
7. "Post Malone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
8. "Post Malone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
9. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on June 14, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
10. "Post Malone – White Iverson". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
11. Griffiths, George (July 12, 2021). "Post Malone's Top 20 biggest songs on the UK's Official Chart revealed". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
12. "Post Malone Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
13. "Post Malone Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
14. "Post Malone Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
15. "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 26, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
16. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
17. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
18. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
19. "Brazilian single certifications – Post Malone – White Inverson" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
20. "Canadian single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". Music Canada. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
21. "Danish single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
22. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Post Malone; 'White Iverson')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
23. "Italian single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
24. "Portuguese single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
25. "Spanish single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
26. "British single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
27. "American single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

External links

• Music video on YouTube
• Audio on YouTube