"Bread & Butter" (stylized in lowercase) is a song by American rapper Gunna. It was released through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment as the lead single from his fourth studio album, A Gift & a Curse, on June 2, 2023. Written alongside producers Turbo, Omar Grand, and Cam Griffin, the song was mastered by Joe LaPorta.
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| Single by Gunna | ||||
| from the album A Gift & a Curse | ||||
| Released | June 2, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
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Composition and lyrics
editLyrically, Gunna addresses his 2022 arrest alongside YSL founder and label boss Young Thug and other members of the label as he also addresses people deeming him a "snitch" after being released after taking an Alford plea months before Thug, who was still incarcerated at the time of the release of "Bread & Butter", which is a rhythmic trap song.[1] On the song, Gunna calls out people who referred to him as a "snitch" following his release from jail in late 2022 after being arrested earlier in the year: "Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on 'em / Whatever you niggas on, then trust me, I'ma stand on it / Lawyers and that DA did some sneaky shit, I fell for it / On my P's and Q's because this time I be prepared for it".[2] He also references former friends of his that turned against him once he was free again after believing that he took the stand on Young Thug and other friends: "Peepin' shit, I'm seein' n-ggas fall back / You bitch-ass n-ggas got me as the topic of the chat / You switched on me when you know you in business with a rat / And the boy that's like your brother, and nobody speak on that".[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 56 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 111 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 22 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 63 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[8] | 31 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 48 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ Curto, Justin (June 2, 2023). "Gunna Corrects the Record on 'bread & butter'". Vulture. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (June 2, 2023). "Gunna Pans Critics on Snitching Allegations in New Song 'Bread & Butter'". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Rindner, Grant (June 2, 2023). "Gunna Fires Back at Those Who Said He "Told" on Young Thug in New Song "Bread & Butter"". GQ. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Gunna – Bread & Butter". Music Canada. Retrieved May 30, 2024.