Ugly (Russ song) explained

Ugly
Cover:Russ - Ugly.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Russ featuring Lil Baby
Released:January 8, 2021
Genre:
Length:3:14
Label:Russ My Way
Chronology:Russ
Prev Title:Hard For Me
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Misunderstood
Next Year:2021

"Ugly" is a single by American rapper Russ featuring American rapper Lil Baby, released on January 8, 2021 alongside a music video. It was produced by Boi-1da, Akxen, Smplgtwy and Enndot.

Content

The song finds the rappers boasting about their success,[1] as well as women, money and luxury.[2] Russ proclaims in the chorus, "'Cause I got your bitch now in love with me / And I'm in this bitch now, it's getting ugly".[3] Lil Baby details his luxury cars, jewelry, and monetary gains in his verse, while also dismissing the issues in his relationship as a result of his infidelity.[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Edgar Esteves and sees the rappers celebrate in a strip club, amid flashing colored lights as many women dance around them. Russ and Lil Baby wear diamond jewelry and throw plenty of money for the strippers.

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] 24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Powell . Jon . Russ and Lil Baby hit the strip club in "UGLY" visual . . 31 December 2023 . January 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: Marie . Erika . Russ Taps Lil Baby For Boi-1da-Produced Banger "Ugly" & Shares NSFW Visual . . 31 December 2023 . January 8, 2021.
  3. Aniftos . Rania . Russ' New Lil Baby Collab Is Anything But 'Ugly' . . 31 December 2023 . January 8, 2021.
  4. Web site: Okon . Wongo . Lil Baby And Russ' New Collab Promises Things Will Get 'Ugly' . . 31 December 2023 . January 8, 2021.
  5. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 18, 2021. December 31, 2023.