Akon plays a convict given a 24-hour release by a police officer (played by Eric Roberts) to find a witness in a nightclub.
The song centers on the high-energy atmosphere of a nightclub and a "player" lifestyle. Akon - Smack That ft. Eminem
Directed by Benny Boom, the music video is a remake of the 1982 film 48 Hrs. : Akon plays a convict given a 24-hour release
Eminem produced and programmed the track. It was written by Akon and Eminem along with Mike Strange and Luis Resto. including the UK
This was the first video where Eminem showcased his "PROOF" tattoo, dedicated to his late friend DeShaun Holton.
It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #1 in over 10 countries, including the UK, Australia, and Canada.