Broke in a Minute

"Broke in a Minute" is a song by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, released on February 7, 2020[1] as the lead single from his mixtape The New Toronto 3 (2020). The song was produced by Papi Yerr.

"Broke in a Minute"
Single by Tory Lanez
from the album The New Toronto 3
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2020
Length2:12
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Papi Yerr
Tory Lanez singles chronology
"K Lo K"
(2020)		 "Broke in a Minute"
(2020)		 "W"
(2020)
Music video
"Broke in a Minute" on YouTube

Background and composition

Sajae Elder of The Fader described the track as "bass-heavy".[2] Lyrically, the song is about Tory Lanez becoming rich; he also sings about how he used to work at Denny's and name-drops many brand names.[2][3][4] In an Instagram post promoting the song's music video, Lanez revealed that "Broke in a Minute" was originally a freestyle to "Shotta Flow" by NLE Choppa.[4]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released alongside the single. It features Tory Lanez showing his luxurious products and money, and dancing.[4][5]

Charts
Chart performance for "Broke in a Minute"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]76
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 22
US Billboard Hot 100[8]64
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9]28

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[11] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Espinoza, Joshua (February 9, 2020). "Watch Tory Lanez's New Video for "Broke in a Minute"". Complex. Archived from the original on 2020-02-10.
  2. Elder, Sajae (February 8, 2020). "Tory Lanez drops "Broke in a Minute"". The FADER. Archived from the original on 2020-02-11.
  3. Findlay, Mitch (February 6, 2020). "Tory Lanez Gets Wavy On New Banger "Broke In A Minute"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2020-03-01.
  4. Mamo, Heran (April 24, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Tory Lanez's 'Broke in a Minute'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2020-08-06.
  5. Caraan, Sophie (2020-02-10). "Tory Lanez Revels in His Success on "Broke In A Minute"". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 2020-03-06.
  6. "Tory Lanez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 17, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  8. "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  9. "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  10. "British single certifications – Tory Lanez – Broke in a Minute". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  11. "American single certifications – Tory Lanez – Broke in a Minute". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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