In the United States, the song peaked at number 66 on theBillboard Hot 100 and number 19 on theHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs the chart, both in the August 18, 2007 issue.
In 2012, Cupid chose the song for his audition to thethird season of the American music competition showThe Voice, broadcast onNBC. Although he gave a different version of the hit, none of the four judges pressed their "I Want You" button and he was automatically eliminated from further competition in the show. But after turning their chairs, judgeCeeLo Green recognized Cupid and asked him to perform another song to prove that "he can sing".
The song and dance are featured in a scene at the end of the filmJumping the Broom.[1]
In Week 5 of the 2008NFL season, threeMiami Dolphins, including running back Ronnie Brown, used the "Cupid Shuffle" dance as a celebratory dance after scoring a touchdown against theSan Diego Chargers. The three were later fined as the celebration was deemed premeditated.[2]
