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| "100 Shots" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Young Dolph | ||||
| from the album Bulletproof | ||||
| Written | 2017 | |||
| Released | August 20, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Paper Route Empire | |||
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | DJ Squeeky | |||
| Young Dolph singles chronology | ||||
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"100 Shots" is a song by American rapper Young Dolph, released on August 20, 2017.[1][2] It later appeared on his second studio album Bulletproof. The track was created in response to a real-life shooting incident involving the Dolph earlier that year.[3]
Background and release
[edit]The song references a February 2017 shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina, during which over 100 rounds were reportedly fired at a vehicle carrying Dolph before a CIAA basketball match[4] located close to an apartment building at 8th and North Caldwell Street. Around 6:30 p.m.[5] his vehicle was struck multiple times. Outlets stated that more than 100 rounds were fired at the SUV Dolph was in, though he was not injured during the incident.[6]
A major reason he survived, according to police and media reports at the time, was that his SUV was equipped with bullet-resistant protection, which absorbed the brunt of the gunfire. Dolph wasted no time clapping back at his attackers on Twitter, posting "u loose,"[7][8] and showed up to perform at a club that very same night.[9][10] In an interview with XXL, when asked about the situation, Dolph claimed that he had "no clue" who had tried to shoot him down.[11][12]
The song was released on August 20, 2017 and gained significant attention following its release and contributed to the success of Bulletproof, which debuted at number 36 on the Billboard 200.[13]
Composition
[edit]"100 Shots" serves as the opening track of Bulletproof,[14] The song was produced by Memphis-based DJ Squeeky,[15] and written by Dolph alongside Joshua Cross and Quincy Lamont Williams.[16]
Reception
[edit]"100 Shots" was included on the "101 Best Songs of 2017" list by The Fader, where it ranked at number 81.[17] In an editorial tribute, Rose Lilah of HotNewHipHop described the song as a “hard-hitting trap banger.”[18] Preezy in a review of Bulletproof, for XXL described "100 Shots" as a hard-hitting trap record that sets the tone for the project. The song was noted for its defiant delivery and references to the 2017 Charlotte shooting, which frame it as a statement of resilience and survival.[19]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fader | 101 Best Songs of 2017 | 81 |
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Apple Music.[21]
Personnel
- Adolph Robert Thornton Jr – Vocals, Lyrics, Composer, Songwriter
- Joshua Crossr – Songwriter
- Quincy Lamont Williams – Songwriter
- DJ Squeeky – Producer
- Ari Morris – Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[22] | 10 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[23] | 49 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[24] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Young Dolph – "100 Shots" – RapReviews". 2026-04-20. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Young Dolph - "100 Shots" Video". stereogum.com. 2017-04-20. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Young Dolph Is Defiant in His New '100 Shots' Video". XXL Mag. 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Saunders, Sally (2023-09-17). "The Meaning Behind The Song: 100 Shots by Young Dolph". Musician Wages. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Lamarre, Carl (2017-02-27). "Young Dolph Targeted in Charlotte Shooting: Report". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Young Dolph Shot At 100 Times In Charlotte". The FADER. 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Muhammad, Latifah (2017-02-26). "Young Dolph Speaks Out After His SUV Was Reportedly Shot At Multiple Times In Charlotte". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Lamarre, Carl (2017-02-27). "Young Dolph Targeted in Charlotte Shooting: Report". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Rapper Young Dolph Bullet Proof Truck Shot At With Over 100 Rounds In NC | JAM'N 94.5". DJ E Dubble. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ II, C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman (2017-02-26). "Footage Shows Young Dolph's SUV After Being Shot at Multiple Times in Charlotte". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Blac Youngsta's Attorney Says Van Rapper Rented Was Stolen and Used in Young Dolph Shooting". XXL Mag. 2017-05-17. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2017-09-27). "Rapper Young Dolph shot in Los Angeles, with Yo Gotti named 'person of interest'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Young Dolph | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "100 Shots by Young Dolph on WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Kamau, Eric (2022-04-11). "Top 10 Young Dolph Songs". ClassicRockHistory.com. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "100 Shots - Young Dolph: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "The 101 best songs of 2017". The FADER. 2017-03-07. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Lilah, Rose (2016-09-17). "Remembering Young Dolph With The Triumphant "100 Shots"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Young Dolph Fires Back With a Vengeance on 'Bulletproof' Project". XXL Mag. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "The 101 best songs of 2017". The FADER. 2017-03-07. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ 100 Shots by Young Dolph on Apple Music, 2017-04-01, retrieved 2026-04-30
- ↑ "Young Dolph Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Young Dolph Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Young Dolph". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 6, 2024.