Baton Rouge heavyweight Fredo Bang returns with renewed momentum, tapping fellow Southern standout BigXThaPlug to further elevate his viral hit record “Say Please (Don’t Leave Me Lonely)” out now via EMPIRE. Listen here.
Originally released in 2022, “Say Please” has seen a major resurgence in recent months, growing from a fan favorite into a full-scale viral moment. The track has now surpassed 45.2M total streams and is averaging over 1.2M weekly streams, with more than 10.7M streams added since late February alone. Much of that momentum has been driven by TikTok, where it has sparked over 241K user-generated videos and generated more than 507M total views, currently sitting at #37 on the platform’s Top 50 Viral Chart.
The new collaboration brings together two of the South’s most distinctive voices at a moment. Fredo Bang and BigXThaPlug’s deep, melodic deliveries sit naturally over the song’s soulful foundation, originally built on a reimagining of “Only You (And You Alone)” by The Platters. The result adds new weight and texture to the record while extending its reach, particularly across key Southern markets where it continues to gain traction. Blending a Motown-leaning sample with Fredo’s melodic trap approach, the track’s contrast has been central to its long-tail viral run, now further elevated through a collaboration that feels both natural and impactful.
Fredo Bang has a clear talent for making records that stick with listeners and continue to grow long after release, a pattern that’s playing out across his latest run. Another standout, “Gates Flow 2,” is already building steady momentum with over 480K streams, adding to the broader success of Most Hated 2, the official follow-up to his 2020 Most Hated project, which debuted on the Billboard 200 and has since surpassed 30M streams in its first month.
Fredo Bang continues to solidify his position as one of Louisiana’s most consistent hitmakers, with over 1B global streams, 3M+ monthly listeners on Spotify, and 6M+ followers across platforms. His catalog includes two gold plaques and one platinum certification, led by breakout hit “Oouuh,” alongside standout records like “Trust Issues” and the platinum-certified “Top” featuring Lil Durk. Known for blending melodic street rap with emotionally grounded storytelling shaped by his upbringing in Baton Rouge, Fredo has built a catalog that consistently resonates nationwide, with co-signs from artists including 50 Cent and Kevin Gates underscoring his reach and credibility.
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