"Hate Me" is a song by American rappers Lil Yachty and Ian, released on July 26, 2024 with an accompanying music video directed by Cole Bennett. It was produced by Childboy.
"Hate Me" | ||||
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Single by Lil Yachty and Ian | ||||
Released | July 26, 2024 | |||
Length | 2:41 | |||
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Producer(s) | Childboy | |||
Lil Yachty singles chronology | ||||
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Ian singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Hate Me" on YouTube |
Composition
editThe lyrics find the artists bragging to and criticizing their enemies,[1][2] while the beat has been described by critics as "humming, fizzing"[3] and "cyber-equestrian bounce". Ian performs in a calm flow that has been compared to that of rapper Swapa.[4] At one point Lil Yachty boasts he is "richer than your favorite rapper", followed with the line "If I'm not, then, God, kill my momma".[5]
Critical reception
editMano Sundaresan of Pitchfork praised the song for Ian's "gleefully fried punchlines that made his breakout song 'Figure It Out' instantly memorable" and commented "Yachty is comparatively a non-factor, a flashy name to attract Kai Cenat devotees and Despicable Me 4 fans to the Cole Bennett–directed video".[4] Aaron Williams of Uproxx also reacted favorably toward Ian's performance, writing the song "gives the young rapper plenty of space to show off his lyrical talents."[2]
Charts
editChart (2024) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 9 |
US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 68 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 18 |
References
edit- ^ Horvath, Zachary (July 26, 2024). "Lil Yachty & Ian Drop Aptly Titled Track For The Critics, "Hate Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (July 26, 2024). "Lil Yachty Doubles Down On His Ian Co-Sign With 'Hate Me'". Uproxx. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (July 26, 2024). "Lil Yachty & Ian – "Hate Me"". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ a b Sundaresan, Mano (July 29, 2024). "Lil Yachty / ian: "Hate Me" Track Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Cowen, Trace William (July 29, 2024). "Lil Yachty Responds to Net Worth Speculation, Says He Made $8 Million in His 'First 8 Months of Rapping'". Complex. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.