“MiA KHALiFA Song” (often called “Hit or Miss”) is a viral track by the American hip-hop duo iLoveFriday, comprised of Atlanta-based rappers Aqsa Malik (also known as Smoke Hijabi) and Xeno Carr.
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In TikTok, eventually being re-released by Records Co and Columbia Records on December 14, 2018, and later included in their EP Mood (2019).
Produced by Carr, the track is a diss song directed at Mia Khalifa, a Lebanese-American internet personality and former adult film actress. The inspiration came from a mistaken belief by iLoveFriday that Khalifa criticized Malik for smoking while wearing a hijab, based on a spoofed screenshot intended as a prank.
Listen to “iLOVEFRiDAY – Mia Khalifa (TikTok Anthem)” below;
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Background and Release
In Mia Khalifa, iLOVEFRiDAY members Aqsa Malik (Smoke Hijabi) and Xeno Carr playfully respond to a fake tweet by Khalifa criticizing Malik’s appearance in another music video, Hate Me. Believing the tweet was real, Malik expressed her frustration, and the song was born as a diss, only to achieve unexpected popularity. Self-released in February 2018, Mia Khalifa racked up millions of views on YouTube before going viral on TikTok. The song’s popularity surged as users created the #HitOrMiss challenge, using Malik’s memorable line as a call-and-response in public places.
Viral Success on TikTok
By late 2018, Mia Khalifa had become a TikTok phenomenon, inspiring countless memes and video recreations. The line “Hit or miss, I guess they never miss, huh?” became a sort of “secret handshake” among TikTok users. Cosplayers and influencers like Belle Delphine and PewDiePie also contributed to the trend, helping the song reach millions of listeners across various platforms.
Controversy and Criticism
The song drew mixed reactions, praised for its catchy rhythm but criticized for off-key vocals and perceived pettiness. Some, including rapper Bhad Bhabie, voiced concerns about its accessibility to young TikTok audiences, while Mia Khalifa herself mentioned feeling hurt by the song’s viral success. iLoveFriday, however, capitalized on the momentum, even working out a promotional deal with TikTok to support their music.
Impact and Financial Success
Despite the initial oversight of licensing the song on TikTok, iLoveFriday saw financial gains through other platforms, with Pitchfork estimating royalties around $150,000. Their experience underscored both the power and limitations of viral fame in the music industry, showcasing TikTok’s influence in breaking songs like Mia Khalifa into mainstream pop culture.
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