From G-strings to violin strings: The story of 'Thong Song' by Sisqó

Noisey April 19, 2025
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'Thong Song' was never meant for Sisqo, but once he heard the track he couldn’t let it go. Originally meant for Michael Jackson, this is the true story behind the song that turned into a cultural phenomenon and it includes Star Wars, Ricky Martin, and a whole lot of drama. You Should Subscribe Here Now: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Noisey ** Subscribe to Noisey on YouTube to stay updated on our releases: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Noisey Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.noisey.com Find Noisey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisey_vice Like our page on Facebook: http://fb.com/noisey Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/noiseymusic Check out our Instagram: http://instagram.com/noisey More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vice

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