Tyler Herro (song)

"Tyler Herro" is a song by American rapper Jack Harlow. It was released on October 22, 2020, by Generation Now/Atlantic Records, as a lead single from his debut studio album Thats What They All Say (2020). The song pays tribute to the basketball player of the same name and was produced by Boi-1da and Scott Storch, with additional production from Neenyo and Jahaan Sweet.^[1]

"Tyler Herro"
Single by Jack Harlow
from the album Thats What They All Say
Released	October 22, 2020
Genre	Hip hop Trap
Length	2:36
Label	Generation Now Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Jack Harlow Jahaan Sweet Matthew Samuels Scott Storch Sean Seaton
Producer(s)	Boi-1da Storch Neenyo Sweet
Jack Harlow singles chronology
"Tap In (Remix)" (2020) "Tyler Herro" (2020) "Way Out" (2020)
Music video
"Tyler Herro" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

The song features a "bass-heavy midtempo groove that highlights Harlow's catchy flows".^[2] Jack Harlow pays homage to the NBA player Tyler Herro, a friend of his,^[3] rapping: "My homeboy Tyler he play in South Beach / He told me this summer he gon' fix my jumper". He also mentions having made a new group of friends: "I brought a gang to the party with me / Five white boys, but they not NSYNC".^[4]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. It was directed by Ace Pro and filmed in the home of basketball player Lou Williams in Atlanta.^[5][6] The video begins with a child resembling Jack Harlow getting off the school bus and running towards his home. It then cuts to Harlow enjoying his life in fame. He shoots hoops with Tyler Herro, goes through a "wardrobe change", and is also seen on a bed with two girls having a pillow fight.^[2] Harlow also introduces his rap group The Homies.^[2] The visual features a cameo from comedian Druski.^[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance of "Tyler Herro"

Chart (2020–2021)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	68
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8]	36
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	27
Global 200 (Billboard)[10]	39
Greece (IFPI)[11]	24
Ireland (IRMA)[12]	38
Lithuania (AGATA)[13]	46
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14]	5
Portugal (AFP)[15]	89
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16]	82
US Billboard Hot 100[17]	34
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18]	11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19]	14
US Rolling Stone Top 100[20]	10

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Tyler Herro"

Chart (2021)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[21]	50

Certifications

Certifications for "Tyler Herro"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[22]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[23]	Gold	45,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[24]	Gold	5,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[25]	Platinum	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[26]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[27]	2× Platinum	2,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.