Bazooka (song)
| "Bazooka" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Miami XO | ||||
| Released | December 29, 2025 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 1:48 | |||
| Label | Miami XO (independent) | |||
| Songwriter | Miami XO | |||
| Producer | Slxwly | |||
| Miami XO singles chronology | ||||
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"Bazooka" is a single by American rapper Miami XO, released independently on December 29, 2025.
"Bazooka" quickly went viral, initially gaining traction on SoundCloud before spreading to TikTok and Twitter.[1]
Background
"Bazooka" was produced by Slxwly. Lyrically, the song is about his grandmother getting killed by a bazooka.[1][2]
Critical reception
"Bazooka" was widely recognized for its viral appeal and unique blend of humor and melody. Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop described "Bazooka" as a song "that proves the aura of 2016 is still alive and well."[1]
The New York Times recognized the track's impact by naming it "Song of the Week" from February 17, 2026, to February 24, 2026.[3] Writer Jon Caramanica described "Bazooka" as one of the most durable meme songs of the year, highlighting its viral spread across SoundCloud, TikTok, and social media, and noted the contrast between the song's laid-back, melodic trap production and its darkly humorous lyrics, particularly the hook: "Kaboom, kablaow, kaboom / Rest in peace my granny, she got hit by a bazooka". Caramanica also emphasized the track's cultural impact, with fans interpreting it as comedy, dance, and even therapy, and concluded that the song blends humor, musical skill, and viral creativity, making it a defining soundtrack of early 2026.[3]
Credits and personnel
- Miami XO – vocals, composition, lyrics
- Slowly – production
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | December 29, 2025 | Original | Self-released | [1] | |
| January 1, 2026 | Re-release of original | [5] | |||
| January 16, 2026 | Yuno Miles remix | [6] |
References
- ^ a b c d Cole, Alexander (8 January 2026). "Bazooka – Song by Miami XO". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Williams, Stereo (9 January 2026). "The Listening: Ari Lennox, Bruno Mars, Max B & French Montana, A$AP Rocky and more". Okayplayer. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ a b Caramanica, Jon (17 February 2026). "Video: Song of the Week: "Bazooka", from memes to therapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ "Bazooka / Miami XO / Credits". Tidal. 1 January 2026. Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Bazooka by Miami XO". 1 January 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026 – via Spotify.
- ^ "Bazooka (Remix) by Miami XO, Yuno Miles". 16 January 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026 – via Spotify.