Silento, the kid behind the viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” is currently stuck in the United Arab Emirates after reportedly missing two shows he was booked to perform at.
Find Out How Much 17-Year-Old Silento Earned For His Hit, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae-Nae)”
At just 17-years-old, rapper/singer Silento earned a solid $100,000 with his first-ever single, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).” Not too shabby! According to reports, the earnings come from over 500 million views on YouTube of the video, sales of the one-time number one single, and his contract with Capitol Records Silento is projected to earn $50,000 for his debut project and up to $500,000 for each additional LP. What do you think of the numbers?
(Video) Anthony Hamilton Gives A Soulful Rendition Of Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)
In case you questioned it, the soulful voice of Anthony Hamilton can take any song from good to AMAZING. The proof lies in his cover of Silento’s ‘Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)’. The 44 year-old posted the video on his Facebook and quickly became the talk of the Internet. With tons of references to soul food and negro spirituals the Twitter-shpere said “Amen” and is loving this cover. Even Silento praised Hamilton saying, “That’s the best yet” In a room full of live instruments, Anthony Hamiliton takes us to church. Check out the video below, then head over to the gallery to read the Twitter Talk.
(Video) How Cute! French Montana’s Son Kruz Dances To “Watch Me”
French Montana’s son Kruz can whip and do the Nae Nae with the best of them! Last night, Kruz was hanging out with daddy and his cousin (French’s brother Zack’s son,) when French put on Silento’s hit, “Watch Me.” Not only did Kruz hit the dance moves right, he knew every single ad-lib at the beginning of the song! Looks someone is going to be following in daddy’s footsteps! Check out the adorable clip below.
