"#1" is a song by American rapper Nelly. It was released on August 21, 2001, as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2001 film Training Day. It was also included on Nelly's second studio album Nellyville (2002). The song is most known for igniting the feud between Nelly and KRS-One, for which KRS-One perceived it as a diss track for being too similar to "I'm Still #1" by his group, Boogie Down Productions.
Music video The music video for the song features Joe Perry of Aerosmith on guitar. The plot of the video closely follows Training Day with Nelly playing a dual role as both Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington's characters of a rookie cop and a corrupt veteran cop.
Remix The official remix features the group Clipse and Postaboy, and the song is on Nelly's remix album, Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention.
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)57Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)6
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionUS Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)69 Chart (2002)PositionUS Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)54US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)41
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesAugust 21, 2001Urban radioPriorityAustraliaJanuary 14, 2002CD
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