"Computer Murderers" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released through Only the Family, Alamo Records, and Sony Music on March 18, 2022, as the fifth single from his seventh studio album, 7220, as the only new addition to the re-release of the album on the same day. Durk wrote the song with producers Touch of Trent and TrillBans. Three days before its release, he teased it by posting a screenshot of the song recording with the then title, "Computer Murders", through an Instagram story with the caption: "Niggas pissed me off again", possibly alluding to another single from the album, "Pissed Me Off" from 2021.[1]
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| Single by Lil Durk | ||||
| from the album 7220 | ||||
| Released | March 18, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Drill | |||
| Length | 2:20 | |||
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Composition and lyrics
editOn "Computer Murderers", Durk takes shots at the FBG rap group from his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. He addresses FBG Wooski being shot in the head at a funeral in 2018 and FBG Cash taking a picture in front of a mural of Durk's late Only the Family artist, fellow rapper King Von.[2] On the first verse of the song, Durk raps: "Check on your mans, I heard he got hit in his head (Hello?) / But he almost died, so I can say his name 'cause he ain't dead (Wooski) / How you let a nigga vouch for you who just got out the feds? / Sneakin' pics by Von mural like lil' bro won't come out and spin (Grrah, grrah) / He ain't hurt a fly, so he ain't count, I still'll give him ten (Still'll give him ten)".[3] Throughout the song, he sends more threats to his opponents, while boasting about his hedonistic lifestyle.[4]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Computer Murderers", directed by Jerry Productions, premiered alongside the song on March 18, 2022.[5] It sees Durk flexing huge stacks of cash, while partying in a penthouse in New York City.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 61 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ Elibert, Mark (March 15, 2022). "Lil Durk Teases 'Computer Murders' Diss Track: 'N-ggas Pissed Me Off Again'". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Elibert, Mark (March 18, 2022). "Lil Durk Taunts Chicago Rival FBG Wooski On 'Computer Murders'". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Marie, Erika (March 18, 2022). "Lil Durk Drops "Computer Murderers" Single & Visual From "7220 (Deluxe)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (March 18, 2022). "Lil Durk's 'Computer Murders' Video Name-Checks Friends And Foes". Uproxx. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Powell, Jon (March 18, 2022). "Lil Durk delivers new video for "Computer Murders"". Revolt. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Unleashes New Song 'Computer Murderers'". Rap-Up. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.