| Long Story Short | |
| Cover: | 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne - Long Story Short.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne |
| Album: | Welcome 2 Collegrove |
| Released: | November 10, 2023 |
| Length: | 3:30 |
| Chronology: | 2 Chainz |
| Prev Title: | Presha |
| Prev Year: | 2023 |
| Next Title: | Transparency |
| Next Year: | 2023 |
"Long Story Short" is a song by American rappers 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, released on November 10, 2023, as the second single from their collaborative studio album Welcome 2 Collegrove (2023). Produced by Mannie Fresh, Big K.R.I.T. and Juicy J, it contains a sample of "Out There" by Project Pat.
The song and its music video were teased on social media on November 8, 2023. Before being released, it was rumored to feature Juicy J.[1]
Over the sample, the artists rap about their ways of life, with lyrics centering on the notion of living life to the fullest.[2] Lil Wayne opens the song with the chorus, in which he details his wild lifestyle,[3] while 2 Chainz's verse is about successfully balancing family life and business.
Tallie Spencer of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review of the song, praising the chemistry of 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne.[4]
The music video was directed by Maya Table and released alongside the single. In it, the rappers show off two Mercedes coupes, and ride in one of them through Los Angeles.
On November 13, 2023, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[5]