Want Me Dead Explained

Want Me Dead
Type:song
Artist:Young Thug featuring 21 Savage
Album:Business Is Business
Released:June 23, 2023
Length:3:14

"Want Me Dead" is a song by American rapper Young Thug from his third studio album Business Is Business (2023). It features Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage and was produced by Metro Boomin, Allen Ritter, Dre Moon and David x Eli.

Content

In the song, Young Thug sings about enemies wanting him dead, adding his wish to bring back friends from the dead.[1] 21 Savage raps about his friends and gang activity.[2]

Critical reception

Mark Braboy of Rolling Stone stated Young Thug's overall performance "brings to mind top-shelf moments of the past".[3] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork wrote in regard to the song that "Thug writes with such rawness that it at times feels voyeuristic to listen." In addition, he commented the release of Metro Boomin's version of Business Is Business "pays off with 'Want Me Dead'".

Controversy

Young Thug's line from the song "I'm gettin' head from Ch—, I meant CC / My nigga ain't even tryna hit sweetie (Nah) / That bitch turn me off, no kizzy (No kizzy)" was perceived by fans to be a diss toward rapper Saweetie. Thug revealed on Twitter it was not the case and also that the song is six years old.[4] [5]

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 13

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young Thug: Business Is Business Album Review. Pitchfork. Thompson. Paul A.. June 28, 2023. July 5, 2023.
  2. Web site: Hynes . Hayley . 21 Savage Proves He Doesn't Miss On Young Thug's "Want Me Dead": Stream . . 5 July 2023 . June 25, 2023.
  3. Braboy . Mark . Young Thug's 'Business Is Business' Has the Feel of a Posthumous Album . . 5 July 2023 . June 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: Elibert . Mark . Young Thug Denies Dissing Saweetie on "Want Me Dead" With 21 Savage . . 5 July 2023 . June 24, 2023.
  5. Web site: Fitzgerald . Trent . Young Thug Tweets That 'Want Me Dead' Song Is Old and Not About Saweetie . . 5 July 2023 . June 24, 2023.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 3, 2023. July 5, 2023.

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