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Big Purr (Prrdd)

"Big Purr (Prrdd)" (stylized as "BIG PURR (Prrdd)") is a song by American rappers Coi Leray and Pooh Shiesty, released on March 26, 2021 by Republic Records, and serves as the second single from the former's debut album Trendsetter (2022). The song was produced by Kid Hazel and Peter Gundry.[1][2] On April 26, 2021, Leray confirmed that there would be a remix of the song featuring hip hop duo City Girls.[3]

"Big Purr (Prrdd)"
Cover art featuring the song title written in the shape of a cat's face
Single by Coi Leray with Pooh Shiesty
from the album Trendsetter
ReleasedMarch 26, 2021
Genre
Length1:56
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Kid Hazel
  • Gundry
Coi Leray singles chronology
"Thieves in Atlanta"
(2021) 		"Big Purr (Prrdd)"
(2021) 		"I Like You"
(2021)
Pooh Shiesty singles chronology
"Legendary"
(2021) 		"Big Purr (Prrdd)"
(2021) 		"Walk Down"
(2021)
Music video
"Big Purr (Prrdd)" on YouTube

Background edit

Coi Leray first previewed "Big Purr" on February 19, 2021, in a TikTok video of her dancing and singing along to it.[4] She later teased the song with a video on YouTube,[5] before releasing it on March 26.

Controversy edit

In March 2021, rapper Rolling Ray accused Coi Leray of stealing his phrase "purr" and turning it into a song.[6] After they argued over who made the word "purr" popular, Leray denied the accusations responding, "First of all, I'm not big 'purr.' It's not 'purr.' I'm big 'prrr.' It's a difference. Stop playin' with me."[2] Rolling Ray later released his own version of "Big Purr" as a diss track towards Leray, to which she threatened legal action.[7] Ray also joined Leray's father, fellow rapper Benzino who is feuding with his daughter, on Instagram Live to taunt her.[8] Rolling Ray expressed in an Instagram Live stream that "he was sick of gay artists having their ideas stolen, and he wanted to prevent the same situation from happening to 'Purr'".

Music video edit

The music video was released on April 30, 2021, and directed by Reel Goats.[9] It features Coi Leray wearing a leather ensemble while fighting Pooh Shiesty's crew in a warehouse.[10][11] Shiesty counts his money and strokes his diamond until Leray faces him. The video then ends with a cliffhanger.[10]

Charts edit

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 142
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 69
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 32

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Release dates and formats for "Big Purr (Prrdd)"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 8, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary Republic [16]

References edit

  1. ^ Big Purr (Prrdd) - Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-05-01
  2. ^ a b Marie, Erika (March 26, 2021). "Coi Leray & Pooh Shiesty Unite On "Big Purr"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-03-26.
  3. ^ Marie, Erika (April 26, 2021). "Coi Leray Confirms City Girls "Big Purr" Remix As Beef With Rolling Ray Continues". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-04-27.
  4. ^ Cho, Regina (2021-03-26). "Coi Leray unleashes "Big Purr" with Pooh Shiesty". REVOLT. Archived from the original on 2021-04-28.
  5. ^ Callas, Brad (March 26, 2021). "Pooh Shiesty Joins Coi Leray on New Song "Big Purr (Prrdd)"". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-03-26.
  6. ^ Marie, Erika (March 24, 2021). "Coi Leray Defends Using "Prrr" After Rolling Ray Says She Stole His Phrase". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-03-25.
  7. ^ Robinson, Joshua (April 16, 2021). "Rolling Ray Trolls Coi Leray With "BIG PURR" Ripoff, Coi Leray Threatens Legal Action". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-04-16.
  8. ^ Robinson, Joshua (April 28, 2021). "Rolling Ray Joins Benzino's IG Live To Further Taunt Coi Leray". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-04-28. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  9. ^ Callas, Brad (April 30, 2021). "Coi Leray and Pooh Shiesty Drop "Big Purr (Prrdd)" Video". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-04-30.
  10. ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (April 30, 2021). "Coi Leray & Pooh Shiesty Face Off In "BIG PURR" Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-04-30.
  11. ^ Clark, Trent (2021-04-30). "Coi Leray Brings Fear To Pooh Shiesty's Entire Crew In 'BIG PURR (Prrdd)' Video". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2021-04-30.
  12. ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  14. ^ "Coi Leray Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Coi Leray – Big Purr (Prrdd)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  16. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
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