| Devastated | |
| Cover: | DevastatedJoeyBadass.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Joey Bada$$ |
| Album: | All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ |
| Recorded: | 2015 |
| Chronology: | Joey Bada$$ |
| Prev Title: | Brooklyn's Own |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Next Title: | Front & Center |
| Next Year: | 2016 |
"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$.[1] The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin.[2]
Joey first previewed "Devastated" at Coachella on April 16, 2016.[3] In the song Joey discusses his pre-fame problems, and how he was "devastated" because he had not blown up. He shares a resilient message about turning his struggles into a strength.[4] In January 2018, "Devastated" became Joey's first single to reached platinum certification.[5]
The song's accompanying music video was directed by OG Swank & Shomi Patwary and it was premiered on August 10, 2016, via Joey's YouTube account. Since its release, the video has received over 38 million views.[6]