Do What I Want Explained

Do What I Want
Type:	Song
Artist:	Lil Uzi Vert
Album:	The Perfect LUV Tape
Released:	July 31, 2016
Length:	2:55
Label:	Atlantic

"Do What I Want" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on July 31, 2016, as the first track off of their mixtape The Perfect LUV Tape. The track peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

Music video

The music video for the track was released on April 27, 2017.^{[1] [2]} The video was filmed in Honolulu, Hawaii.^[3]

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews. Michael Saponara of Billboard called the track "an inspiration to fans across the globe".^[4] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork said that the track "sums up Uzi’s core philosophy".^[5]

Media usage

The song was used in an October 2016 commercial for Westbrook 0.2 Jordans featuring Russell Westbrook.^[6]

The song was used in NBA 2K18's soundtrack.^[7]

Charts

!Chart (2017)!Peak
position

Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[8]	95
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[9]	1
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)^[10]	1

Notes and References

1. Lil Uzi Vert Throws a Pool Party in 'Do What I Want' Video. June 25, 2020. Billboard.
2. Web site: 27 April 2017. Lil Uzi Vert Gets Wild in Hawaii for 'Do What I Want' Video. June 25, 2020. XXL.
3. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert Hits Honolulu in New "Do What I Want" Video. June 25, 2020. Complex.
4. Lil Uzi Vert's 15 Best Songs: Critic's Picks. June 25, 2020. Billboard.
5. Web site: 27 May 2020. The 20 Best Lil Uzi Vert Songs. June 25, 2020. Pitchfork.
6. Web site: 31 October 2016. Russell Westbrook Shows Off His Moves in Jordan's Latest Spot. June 25, 2020. Ad Age.
7. Web site: NBA 2K18 Soundtrack Revealed; Includes 50 Tracks Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Pitbull and More . 23 July 2017 .
8. Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. June 25, 2020. Billboard.
9. Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100. June 25, 2020. Billboard.
10. Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629065802/https://www.billboard.com/music/lil-uzi-vert/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs. June 29, 2020. June 25, 2020. Billboard.