Overview
#NiceForWhatDrake celebrated Drake’s bounce-driven single that dethroned his own “God’s Plan” to debut at #1, featuring a music video packed with celebrity women and feminist themes.
Historic Chart Feat
“Nice for What” became the first song to dethrone Drake’s own #1 hit since 1964 (The Beatles), debuting atop the Hot 100 in April 2018.
Lauryn Hill Sample
The track prominently sampled Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor,” with production by Murda Beatz and BlaqNmilD creating a New Orleans bounce-influenced sound.
Female Empowerment
The song’s lyrics celebrated independent women (“That’s a real one in your reflection / Without a follow, without a mention”), resonating during the #MeToo era.
Star-Studded Video
The Karena Evans-directed video featured Issa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, Olivia Wilde, Misty Copeland, and more, becoming a celebration of accomplished women.
Chart Performance
- Peak: #1 Billboard Hot 100 (8 weeks)
- Year-End 2018: #2 song of the year
- Streams: 2+ billion on Spotify
Cultural Impact
The track dominated summer 2018, becoming an anthem for confident, self-sufficient women across social media.
Sources:
- Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/
- Cultural analysis coverage