"Pissed Me Off" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on October 15, 2021, with an accompanying music video. The song was written by Durk and its producer, MatthewFM. It serves as the lead single from his seventh studio album, 7220, and marks Lil Durk's first solo single of 2021.
"Pissed Me Off" | ||||
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Single by Lil Durk | ||||
from the album 7220 | ||||
Released | October 15, 2021 | |||
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Length | 2:03 | |||
Label | Alamo | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Matthewfm | |||
Lil Durk singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Pissed Me Off" on YouTube |
Background
Lil Durk first teased "Pissed Me Off" in an Instagram Live on July 24, 2021, before his performance at Rolling Loud that day. On October 14, 2021, he announced the song's release date with a clip of its music video through a post to Instagram, asking for 50,000 comments on the post.
Content
Jessica McKinney of Complex described the song as "hard-hitting and aggressive" and about Lil Durk rapping about "street activity, weapons, and more".[1] Durk begins the song with a tribute to his deceased brother D-Thang. In his verse, he mentions a home invasion in July 2021 and how he and his girlfriend India Royale exchanged gunfire with the intruders. He pays tribute to rapper King Von, his close friend who was killed in November 2020.[2][3]
Music video
The official music video for the song, directed by Jerry Productions, was released alongside the song on October 15, 2021. It sees Lil Durk smoking marijuana and dancing in the streets.[4] As of April 2024, it has received over 41 million views.
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 63 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 67 |
US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 39 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ McKinney, Jessica (October 15, 2021). "Best New Music This Week: Young Thug, Adele, Lil Durk, and More". Complex.
- ^ Marie, Erika (2021-10-15). "Lil Durk Spits Bars About Recent Home Invasion On "Pissed Me Off" Single". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Okon, Wongo (2021-10-15). "Lil Durk's 'Pissed Me Off' Addresses Recent Dark Moments In His Life". Uproxx.
- ^ Tigg, Fnr (October 15, 2021). "Lil Durk Shares Video for New Song "Pissed Me Off"". Complex.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Durk – Pissed Me Off". Recording Industry Association of America.