Ric Flair is one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time. During his four decade long career, he won every major wrestling championship. In addition, 16-time World Champion has given fans countless moments throughout his career, may it be in WWE or elsewhere.
Additionally, Flair was renowned for his catchphrase “Wooo!”. Also, his “Wooo!” has become a pop culture thing now, and is one of the coolest things one can manage to pull off. There have been many imitators, but none like the ‘Nature Boy.’ Hence, when 21 Savage, Offset, and Metro Boomin wanted to pay homage to the WWE Legend, they went straight up to him and collaborated on a hip hop track in his honor, which released globally in 2018. The song was titled “Ric Flair Drip”.
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Recently, the song achieved a over billion streams on Spotify, making it the 240th most popular song of all time. In addition, on this occasion, Flair took to Twitter to share a throwback of when he performed “Ric Flair Drip” with Offset on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
In Honor Of Ric Flair Drip Hitting 1 Billion Streams, Here’s A Throwback To My Performance With @OffsetYRN On @FallonTonight! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/3vBkyvdguc
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 14, 2022
Offset revealed to Billboard that he didn’t really expect the song to be a sensation and had only finished his second verse the day before it was released. But as they say, expect the unexpected in Pro wrestling!
Fans react to WWE Legend Ric Flair achieving massive milestone
Throughout his career, Flair was one of the most popular wrestlers of all time. He was now known for his glamorous and over the top persona. There have been many pro wrestlers who’ve stepped foot in a WWE ring, but none have the kind of pop culture impact that Ric Flair has. His style, flamboyance is what makes him special, because no one can do what the ‘Nature Boy’ does at 73!
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One of his admirers appreciating him said, “You’re literally the coolest motherfucker alive follow back.”
You’re literally the coolest motherfucker alive follow back #wooooooooo
— The Giggidy Man (@Stone_Lefty) May 14, 2022
In addition, one Flair admirer appreciates him for being still the coolest after all these years. He also loved his performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
OMG after all these years you're still the man! Always loved Rick Flair and this performance is too dope. Gen X needed this lol
— DC Diew (@dc_diew) May 14, 2022
Flair was a wrestling icon, and during his stint, he delivered many memorable moments. Additionally, one fan applauded the performance. He added that he just can’t thank flair enough for all the memories he had given during his pro wrestling career.
this is cool, so was that brief bout with you and Jay Lethal, you can still go Naitch. To think today's young wrestling minds just can't appreciate what you did for Pro Wrestling from the start and throughout your career. Many of us who watch you, Know who you are.
— m/DrXtremem/ (@DrXtreme80) May 14, 2022
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In addition, one fan thought that Flair and Offset were about to compete. He stated, “At first I thought the two sliding into the ring were about to ambush the two baby faces. “
At first I thought the two sliding into the ring were about to ambush the two baby faces.
— FormerLamanite (@FLamanite) May 14, 2022
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Which other wrestler would you like to see get a song dedicated to them?
