The duo met during a session for Shady Records' Obie Trice. Akon eventually flew to Detroit, USA to record the track at 54 Sound.
Directed by Benny Boom, the music video is a remake of the 1982 film 48 Hrs. : Akon - Smack That ft. Eminem
This was the first video where Eminem showcased his "PROOF" tattoo, dedicated to his late friend DeShaun Holton. The duo met during a session for Shady Records' Obie Trice
Akon plays a convict given a 24-hour release by a police officer (played by Eric Roberts) to find a witness in a nightclub. Akon - Smack That ft. Eminem
The song has over 1.5 billion views on YouTube and has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. Lyrical Themes and Style