Within weeks, the song exploded. It wasn't just a local hit; it was a national phenomenon. Major labels came calling, and James eventually signed with Def Jam Recordings. The track peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, but its real impact was cultural. It introduced phrases like “popped a molly, I’m sweatin’, woo!” into the mainstream lexicon and reignited the trend of gold accessories in hip-hop.