Want Me Dead
| "Want Me Dead" | |
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| Song by Young Thug featuring 21 Savage | |
| from the album Business Is Business | |
| Released | June 23, 2023 |
| Length | 3:14 |
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"Want Me Dead" is a song by American rapper Young Thug from his third studio album Business Is Business (2023). It features Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage and was produced by Metro Boomin, Allen Ritter, Dre Moon and David x Eli.
Content
[edit | edit source]In the song, Young Thug sings about enemies wanting him dead, adding his wish to bring back friends from the dead.[1] 21 Savage raps about his friends and gang activity.[2]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]Mark Braboy of Rolling Stone stated Young Thug's overall performance "brings to mind top-shelf moments of the past".[3] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork wrote in regard to the song that "Thug writes with such rawness that it at times feels voyeuristic to listen." In addition, he commented the release of Metro Boomin's version of Business Is Business "pays off with 'Want Me Dead'".[1]
Controversy
[edit | edit source]Young Thug's line from the song "I'm gettin' head from Ch—, I meant CC / My nigga ain't even tryna hit sweetie (Nah) / That bitch turn me off, no kizzy (No kizzy)" was perceived by fans to be a diss toward rapper Saweetie. Thug revealed on Twitter it was not the case and also that the song is six years old.[4][5]
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 77 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 195 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 59 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 9 |
References
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- ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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- ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.