What are the 49ers’ classic chants during games?
In 2019, rapper E-40 popularized the chanting “Bang! Bang! Niner Gang!” in response to the San Francisco team’s return to playoff contention.
The San Francisco 49ers have a large and dedicated fanbase called the 49er Faithful. They are also referred to as The Niner Gang or the Niner Empire, and this is due to the team’s tremendous success in the 1980s and 1990s, winning five Super Bowl titles.
The 49ers’ fanbase extends across California and even into parts of southern Oregon and Northwestern Nevada, proving their popularity and influence in the region.
Niners’ faithful: “Bang Bang, Niner Gang!”
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E-40, a well-known Bay Area sports enthusiast, has paid tribute to the San Francisco 49ers with a new song that has become the latest anthem for the team’s fans, called “Niner Gang.” The song was produced by E-40′s son, Droop-E, and is an enthusiastic tribute to Niners’ legends like Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott. The song features a chant perfect for the Niners’ faithful: “Bang Bang, Niner Gang!” The accompanying video for the song features the team’s most devoted fans, highlighting individual supporters and including cameo appearances by NBA great Gary Payton, a Bay Area native, and 49ers mascot Sourdough Sam.
The song has quickly become a true Niners’ anthem, with fans adopting it and singing it at games, especially the ‘Bang, Bang’ chant. Its popularity is due to its catchy sound and lyrics, perfect for car stereos and stadium speakers. The song echoes the feelings of fans across the Bay and shows the immense loyalty and support of the 49er Faithful.