Baby Got Back

Oh my god, Becky! Prepare for Sir Mix-a-Lot's iconic 1992 hip-hop anthem, "Baby Got Back"! This controversial, chart-topping smash hit celebrated curvaceous figures with humor and a booming bassline, becoming a pop culture phenomenon and defining one-hit wonder.

Released as the defining single from Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 album Mack Daddy, "Baby Got Back" spent weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its infectious beat, memorable (and often quoted) lyrics challenging mainstream beauty standards, and undeniable energy made it a massive crossover hip-hop success, solidifying his pop one-hit wonder status.

This legendary 1992 track remains instantly recognizable from its opening dialogue and driving beat. Combining elements of hip-hop and dirty rap with catchy hooks, "Baby Got Back" sparked conversations and countless parodies, cementing its legacy as one of the most famous one-hit wonders of the 90s.

SONG MEANING: The song is an explicit celebration of women with large buttocks, directly challenging the prevailing thin beauty standards often promoted in media ("So Cosmo says you're fat / Well I ain't down with that!"). It expresses admiration for curvaceous figures ("I like big butts and I cannot lie"), particularly those often associated with Black women, serving as both a party anthem and a statement on body image appreciation.