Boa (song)
2024 single by Megan Thee Stallion
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"Boa" is a song by American rapper-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion from her third studio album, Megan (2024). It was released through Hot Girl Productions and Warner Music Group on May 10, 2024, as the third single from the album. The song samples "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani, written by Stefani and songwriter Linda Perry.[1]
| "Boa" | ||||
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| Single by Megan Thee Stallion | ||||
| from the album Megan | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:34 | |||
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| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | LilJuMadeDaBeat | |||
| Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Boa" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
On October 19, 2023, 1501 Certified Entertainment announced that they had reached a settlement with Megan Thee Stallion in her favor, ending a three-plus-year legal battle between the two.[2] After her departure from the label, she founded her own independent label Hot Girl Productions and announced her upcoming third studio album.[3] Megan Thee Stallion released the singles "Cobra" and "Hiss" from the album, the latter of which debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100.[4][5] On May 7, 2024, she announced the album's third single, titled "Boa", would be released three days later and shared its cover art.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | [7] |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Art Direction | Won | [8] | |
| Best Hip Hop | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Direction | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Nominated |
Track listing
- CD/streaming/digital download
- "Boa" – 2:34
- Streaming/digital download – acapella
- "Boa" (acapella) – 2:13
- Streaming/digital download – chopped & screwed
- "Boa" (chopped & screwed) – 3:47
- Streaming/digital download – instrumental
- "Boa" (instrumental) – 2:34
- Streaming/digital download – sped up
- "Boa" (sped up) – 2:16
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 172 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 14 |
| UK Singles Downloads (Official Charts)[12] | 93 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[13] | 97 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 39 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 13 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 31 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||