"U.O.E.N.O."
Single by Rocko featuring Future and Rick Ross
from the album Gift of Gab 2
ReleasedMarch 5, 2013
Recorded2012
Studio11th Street Studios
(Atlanta, Georgia)
GenreHip hop
Length4:20
LabelA1
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Childish Major
Rocko singles chronology
"Umma Do Me"
(2007)		 "U.O.E.N.O."
(2013)
Future singles chronology
"Karate Chop"
(2013)		 "U.O.E.N.O."
(2013)		 "Tapout"
(2013)
Rick Ross singles chronology
"Believe It"
(2013)		 "U.O.E.N.O."
(2013)		 "Pour It Up (Remix)"
(2013)

"U.O.E.N.O." (verbal shorthand for You Don't Even Know as spoken with a regional dialect) is a song written and performed by American rapper Rocko featuring fellow American rappers Future and Rick Ross. It was released on March 5, 2013, as the lead single from the former's sixth mixtape Gift of Gab 2 (2013).[1] Produced by Childish Major, "U.O.E.N.O." peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as number 87 on the year-end Billboard Hot 100.

Background

The song was originally released on February 15, 2013, as track 3 on Rocko's mixtape Gift of Gab 2.[2]

Remixes

On April 11, 2013, the first remix of the song was released featuring Wiz Khalifa.[3] On April 18, 2013, the second remix of the song was released featuring ASAP Rocky.[4] On April 25, 2013, the third remix was released featuring 2 Chainz.[5] On May 23, 2013, in anticipation of their tour together, Black Hippy released a remix of "U.O.E.N.O.".[6] On September 1, 2013, Lil Wayne released another remix as a track on his mixtape Dedication 5.[7]

Rick Ross controversy

In a line in the song, Rick Ross raps, "Put molly all in her champagne/ She ain't even know it/ I took her home and I enjoyed that/ She ain't even know it." A petition containing 72,000 signatures was presented to Reebok, demanding they drop Ross as a spokesman for the lyrics which appeared to condone date rape. Ross apologized for the lyrics, claiming they were not about rape.[8] He was dropped by Reebok on April 11, 2013.[9] A Ross concert organized by the student association of Carleton University was cancelled.[10] Rocko later dropped the Rick Ross verse in order to have radio play.[11] In the Black Hippy remix, Schoolboy Q raps: "Molly in her drink, but she asked me to and oh yeah I got this on cam".

In 2023 50 Cent posted a screenshot of Ross’ controversial lyrics, associating them with Puff Daddy's rape accusations.[12][13]

Track listing

Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."U.O.E.N.O." (featuring Future and Rick Ross)Rodney Hill, William Roberts, Nayvadius WilburnChildish Major4:20

Chart performance

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States March 5, 2013 Digital download A1, Rocky Road Records [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - U.O.E.N.O. (feat. Future & Rick Ross) - Single by Rocko". Itunes.apple.com. March 5, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Download Rocko's Gift Of Gab 2 Mixtape « The FADER". Thefader.com. February 18, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Rocko f. Future & Wiz Khalifa - U.O.E.N.O. Remix". HipHop DX. April 11, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  4. ↑ "New Music: A$AP Rocky "U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)"". Rap Radar. April 18, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  5. ↑ "New Music: 2 Chainz "U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)"". Rap Radar. April 25, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Listen: Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock Remix Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O"". pitchfork.com. 22 May 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dedication 5 by Lil Wayne". Genius. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
  8. ↑ "Rick Ross rape lyric apology not accepted". 3 News NZ. April 5, 2013.
  9. ↑ "RICK ROSS REEBOK GIVES RAPPER THE BOOT". TMZ. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Rick Ross concert completely cancelled following criticism &#124". Charlatan.ca. 4 April 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Rocko replaces Rick Ross rap". 3 News NZ. April 12, 2013.
  12. ↑ https://hiphopdx.com/news/50-cent-rick-ross-molly-diddy-documentary
  13. ↑ https://thesource.com/2023/12/07/50-cent-compares-rick-ross-to-diddy-by-recalling-drugging-lyric-in-u-o-e-n-o/
  14. ↑ "Rocko Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  15. ↑ "Rocko Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  16. ↑ "Rocko Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  17. ↑ "Best of 2013 - Hot 100 Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  18. ↑ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  19. ↑ "2013 Year End Charts — Rap Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  20. ↑ "American single certifications – Rocko – U.O.E.N.O." Recording Industry Association of America.
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