Singer/Songwriter Vencent Hickerson, aka Bigg Vinny, released the video to "Walmart Drip" following the single that came out last week. The latest single describes what would happen if Toby Keith took Bruno Mars and Snoop Dogg on a Walmart shopping trip.
The song came from a day of shopping at Walmart with his wife and kids. "She said she just needed one thing, which meant $500," Vinny explained. "When I was there, I saw a glorious swimsuit set with a beach view and palm trees printed on it. I immediately put it on when we got home; I looked at my wife and said, 'Dang girl, look at all this DRIP!'"
His wife said, "Go write that." So Bigg Vinny, his wife, and his mentor, Ken Harrell, wrote the genre-less "Walmart Drip,' a song that is meant purely for entertainment purposes. And if you think the song is crazy, you should see the mix of famous friends who starred in the video. N'SYNC's Chris Kilpatrick, viral TikTok star-turned-country music favorite Tayler Holder, influencer Brad Lea, and former NFL linebacker Miles Burris, along with Bigg Vinny and Mike Burris's wives and children, comprise the eclectic cast.
"It's a three-minute vacation," Vinny said of the song. I laughed out loud when Kilpatrick did the "Bye Bye Bye" signal.
The video was filmed locally, not just at one Walmart but at several, including those in Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, and Cool Springs.
Vinny reported, "We didn't ask permission. We just walked in with the camera and started filming. Nobody even got mad. Nobody told us to leave. I said we are filming a music video, and they said, 'Okay, well, have fun.'"
Bigg Vinny is from Middle Tennessee. His father was a phenomenal guitarist who played alongside legends such as Loretta Lynn, the Steve Miller Band, Alan Jackson, and David Allen Coe, among many others. After getting a publishing deal, Vinny was signed to Toby Keith's record label as 1/2 of the band called the Trailer Choir.
He got the nickname "Bigg Vinny" because he weighed in at an astounding 426 pounds. The nickname stuck, but not his trademark weight. After a near-death experience due to his obesity, the country singer was chosen as a contestant on Season 12 of "NBC's The Biggest Loser." The once obese man shed the fat to become the svelte 242 pounds. Vinny's voice now resonates far beyond the realm of music, touching hearts as a motivational speaker and advocating for health and fitness. His very existence has become a living testament to the power of determination.
He will promote his new song, "Walmart Drip," along with his brand throughout the country this summer. Follow Bigg Vinny on his website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and all streaming platforms.
Stay tuned to Bigg Vinny's socials for the upcoming "Walmart Drip Challenge," where fans can win Walmart gift cards.
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Bethany Bowman is a freelance entertainment writer. You can follow her blog, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
