I'm a Hustla (song)
"I'm a Hustla" is a song by American rapper Cassidy released in the United States on February 28, 2005, as the lead single from his second studio album I'm a Hustla (2005). The song, which was produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" as performed by American rapper Jay-Z. The song reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Several remixes have been produced, featuring various alternate guests including Joe Budden and Jay-Z, however the official remix features Mary J. Blige. Rapper Missy Elliott also made a freestyle version with DJ Khaled. In 2018, Beyoncé sampled "I'm a Hustla" for her Beychella performance.

Music video
The music video was directed by Benny Boom and features a cameo appearance by Swizz Beatz and Growing Up Gotti stars Carmine Agnello and John Agnello. In the music video Cassidy dances the hustla dance later popularized as the motorcycle in Yung Joc's 2006 video for "It's Goin' Down".

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links
Cassidy at Myspace
Cassidy-I'm a Hustla music video

2004 songs
2005 singles
Cassidy (rapper) songs
Song recordings produced by Swizz Beatz
Music videos directed by Benny Boom
Songs written by Swizz Beatz
Songs written by Jay-Z