"Toxic" is a song by American rapper YG, released on August 12, 2022 as the third single from his sixth studio album I Got Issues (2022). It contains a sample of "Be Happy" by American singer Mary J. Blige. The song was produced by DJ Swish, Mike Crook, Reece Beats and Larry Jayy.
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| Single by YG | ||||
| from the album I Got Issues | ||||
| Released | August 12, 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
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Background edit
YG first teased the song on social media in April 2022.[1] On August 11, 2022, YG shared a variation of the cover artwork for the song, which shows him kneeling and kissing the pregnant stomach of social media influencer Brittany Renner.[2]
Content edit
In the song, YG raps about the "ups and downs" of relationships.[3]
Music video edit
The music video, released along with the single, was directed by YG and Austin Simkins. It depicts YG in a relationship with Brittany Renner, while also having a relationship with another woman whom he spends a lot of time with. YG is madly in love with the latter woman, but does not share her desire to be fully invested in their relationship.[4][5] He begins to have second thoughts. The woman secretly looks through his phone and finds a picture of him kissing the belly of a pregnant Renner.[4]
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 37 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 81 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 42 |
References edit
- ^ YG (April 22, 2022). "ITS GIVIN SOON". TikTok. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Denis, Kyle (August 11, 2022). "YG Raises Eyebrows With Brittany Renner Baby Bump on New 'Toxic' Cover Art". Billboard.
- ^ Cho, Regina (August 12, 2022). "YG stirs the pot with new "Toxic" single". Revolt.
- ^ a b Elibert, Mark (August 12, 2022). "YG Won't Leave Brittany Renner for Sidepiece in 'Toxic' Music Video". HipHopDX.
- ^ Marie, Erika (August 12, 2022). "YG & Brittany Renner Are Happily In Love In The Visual To "Toxic"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 29, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "YG Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "YG Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "YG Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.