24 (Money Man song)

"24" is a song by American rapper Money Man. It was released on February 21, 2020 as a single from his eighteenth mixtape, Epidemic.[1] A remix version featuring Lil Baby was released on August 14, 2020. Both versions and the song's title itself serve as tributes to basketball player Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.

"24"
Single by Money Man
from the album Epidemic
Released	February 21, 2020
Length	2:40
Label	Empire
Songwriter(s)	Tysen Bolding Nicolas Michetti Nick Pullens
Producer(s)	Nflated ProdByNicky
Money Man singles chronology
"Area 51" (2020) "24" (2020) "Stay Down" (2020)
Audio video
"24" on YouTube

Composition

The bass-heavy track starts off with Money Man paying his respect to Kobe Bryant. He further "flexes his status as an independent artist", accentuating his "lavish" lifestyle, including the diamonds on his chains and the expensive cars he rides around. Aron A. of HotNewHipHop gave the song a HOTTTTT rating and said: "The rapper's hustler's mentality informs each bar he spits. It could be a light flex or a moment of introspection but Money Man drops jewels and gems throughout his music".[2]

Remix

"24 (Remix)"
Single by Money Man featuring Lil Baby
from the album Epidemic (Deluxe)
Released	August 14, 2020
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	3:02
Label	Empire
Songwriter(s)	Tysen Bolding Dominique Jones Nicolas Michetti Nick Pullens
Producer(s)	Nflated ProdByNicky
Money Man singles chronology
"Wraith" (2020) "24 (Remix)" (2020) "Amazon" (2020)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"She Know" (2020) "24 (Remix)" (2020)
Audio video
"24 (Remix)" on YouTube

The official "24" remix with Lil Baby was released on August 14, 2020 and included on the deluxe edition of Money Man's Epidemic, released a week later.[3]

Composition

"In practice, it sounds like a torrent of syllables and metaphors delivered in quick succession. Imagine someone trying to read a phonebook's worth of flexes through an Auto-Tuned gargle in the fastest amount of time possible, and one can begin to picture what makes '24' so amazing. To his credit, Lil Baby effortlessly matches Money Man's energy, with a verse that operates like a victory lap".

— Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone describing the rapper's' flows.[4]

As with the original, the duo pay homage to Kobe Bryant over a "tantalizing",[5] "muddy" bass and a "twangy" guitar loop.[6] They also make references footballer Joe Flacco and rapper Pop Smoke.[5]

Critical reception

Rolling Stone's Charles Holmes praised the rappers for having "the flow of the year", and stated "their total disregard for decorum in favor of showing off one's preternatural lyrical abilities is weirdly the most fitting tribute one could give to Bryant".[4] HotNewHipHop's Aron A. said "It's a glorious occasion when two certified hustlers team up on wax", appraising the collaboration: "Money Man's deep rich vocals glide on the production with gems from the mind of a hustler before Lil Baby comes through to keep his hot streak going in 2020 with yet another show-stealing verse".[6]

Cover art

The cover art features black mamba snakes in the form of basketballs with the number 24 on one of the snakes.[7] "Black Mamba" was Kobe Bryant's nickname and the "24" is the number he wore during his Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "24" Remix

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	45
Greece (IFPI)[10]	3
US Billboard Hot 100[11]	49
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12]	17
US Rolling Stone Top 100[13]	26

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "24" Remix

Chart (2020)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14]	82

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15]	Platinum	1,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Epidemic by Money Man on Apple Music". Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Apple Music.
2. A., Aron (February 24, 2020). "Money Man Returns With His New Single "24"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
3. "Epidemic (Deluxe) by Money Man on Apple Music". Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Apple Music.
4. Holmes, Charles (August 18, 2020). "Money Man and Lil Baby Have the Flow of the Year on '24'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
5. Duong, Paul (August 14, 2020). "New Music: Money Man Ft. Lil Baby "24"". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
6. A., Aron (August 15, 2020). "Money Man & Lil Baby Pay Homage To Kobe Bryant On "24"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
7. "Kobe Bryant Gets Rap Tribute In New Money Man, Lil Baby Track '24'". TMZ Sports. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
8. "Lakers to honor Kobe Bryant with 'Black Mamba' jerseys, Gigi Bryant patch". August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via NBA.com.
9. "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
10. "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 15/2020". IFPI Greece. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
11. "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
12. "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
13. "Top 100 Songs, August 21, 2020 - August 27, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
14. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
15. "American single certifications – Money Man feat. Lil Baby – 24". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 19, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.