Scorpio (Moneybagg Yo song)

"Scorpio"
Single by Moneybagg Yo
from the album A Gangsta's Pain
Released	November 16, 2021
Length	2:45
Label	Roc Nation CMG Bread Gang N-Less Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Demario White, Jr. Skywalker OG Javar Rockamore Christopher Pearson Ja'niyah
Producer(s)	Skywalker OG Javar Rockamore YC
Moneybagg Yo singles chronology
"Wish Me Luck" (2021) "Scorpio" (2021) "Mmm Mmm (The Remix)" (2021)
Music video
"Scorpio" on YouTube

"Scorpio" is a song by American rapper Moneybagg Yo from the deluxe edition of his fourth studio album A Gangsta's Pain (2021). It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on November 16, 2021, as the fourth single from the album.^[1] The song features additional vocals from American singer Ja'niyah, and contains a sample of "How's It Goin' Down" by DMX featuring Faith Evans. In the song, Moneybagg Yo raps about winning over the love of a Scorpio.^[2][3]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on November 24, 2021. Ja'niyah is featured in the video, which sees Moneybagg Yo flirting with her and rapping on a rooftop in front of a skyline.^[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Scorpio"

Chart (2021–2022)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[5]	66
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6]	19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7]	10

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Scorpio"

Chart (2022)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8]	58
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9]	43

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021.
2. Okon, Wongo (November 24, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo Wins The Heart Of A 'Scorpio' In His Nostalgic Video". UPROXX.
3. Cho, Regina (November 24, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo drops new video for "Scorpio"". REVOLT.
4. McCloud, Taylor (November 24, 2021). "MoneyBagg Yo Drops 90s-Inspired Visuals For "Scorpio"". HotNewHipHop.
5. "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
6. "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
7. "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
8. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
9. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
10. "American single certifications – Moneybagg Yo – Scorpio". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2023.