Canceled (song) explained

Canceled
Cover:SingleCoverFor2020SongCancelledByLarray.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Larray
Length:2:52
Label:Homemade Projects
Producer:

"Canceled" is a song by American YouTuber Larray. It was released on October 18, 2020. The song is a comedic diss track aimed at various social media stars. The song was produced by Taz Taylor, Pharaoh Vice, and S.Diesel.

Background and composition

The majority of the song is backed by a pitch-shifted sample from American rapper Tay-K's "The Race".[1] The song serves as a diss track to many of those mentioned in the song,[2] including Shane Dawson, Tana Mongeau, and the Dolan Twins.[3] [4]

Music video

The music video was released on the same day as the song. It was directed and edited by JakeTheShooter and Larray.[5]

Controversy

Roughly a week after the release, Larray addressed backlash he received from the track on TikTok about supposedly "normalizing child grooming",[6] stating:

Chart performance

The song reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Larray's first entry on the chart.[7] It also charted at number 34 on the magazine's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at 96 on the Canadian Hot 100.

2023 remix

On May 31, 2023, Larray released a remix featuring American rapper Twaimz, as well as an accompanying music video. The remix contains a completely different set of lyrics, dissing different people than the original, most notably Dream, GeorgeNotFound, and TommyInnit, whom both Larray and Twaimz allege to each be homosexual. Kelon Campbell makes an appearance at the end of the video as his internet persona Terri Joe.

Charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 96
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 81
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[10] 34

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Breeden. Kaitlynn. Larray "Canceled". December 30, 2020. The Wayne Stater.
  2. Web site: Larray dissed half of TikTok in a new song — and people are loving it. December 30, 2020. ca.sports.yahoo.com. October 19, 2020 .
  3. Web site: Twersky. Carolyn. October 19, 2020. Larray Calls Out Bryce Hall, Tana Mongeau and More in His New Diss Track "Canceled". December 30, 2020. Seventeen.
  4. Web site: Beauty. Centennial. October 20, 2020. A Complete Breakdown Of Every Accusation In Larray's Diss Track, 'Canceled'. December 20, 2020. Centennial Beauty.
  5. Web site: Larray - Cancelled (Official Music Video) - YouTube. December 30, 2020. YouTube.
  6. Web site: 2020-10-27. TikToker Larray addresses backlash over Tony Lopez jab in diss track. December 30, 2020. Dexerto.
  7. Larray Earns First Career Billboard Hot 100 Hit With 'Canceled'. December 30, 2020. Billboard.
  8. Canceled by Larray Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart. December 30, 2020. Billboard.
  9. Billboard The Hot 100 Chart. December 30, 2020. Billboard.
  10. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. December 30, 2020. Billboard.