Who Dat Boy
Tyler, the Creator, A$AP Rocky
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Yo, who dat boy? Who him is? Him that nig-ga, I swear Stand up guy, him don't need no chair Well, where the f*ck him at? 'Cause nigga, I'm right here I don't shop at the mall, all y'all just Dumb mothafucka I'm a goddamn artist You can give me some markers and I'll draw you a closet And you know that it's GOLF Bitch go on and make the deposit Nigga fresh to death like he got dressed in a coffin Cons, overalls, and a striped shirt The boy drip swag like a broken faucet It's runnin', nigga, I'm runnin' shit That cherry be the bomb like he ran in Boston Won't stop 'til the cops surround him One nigga jiggy and the other awesome With his fuckin' face blown off, that's how they found him It's Young T Who dat boy? Who him is? Who dat boy? Who him is? Nigga, who dat boy? Who him is? Who dem boys? Nigga, who dem is, nigga? Why you niggas feel like that? Mad 'cause a nigga neck chill like that Mad 'cause a nigga push wheel like that? Why you puttin' bad vibes in the air like that? Nigga who dem boys? Who dem is? Nigga, who dem is? Who else step in this bitch this jig? Who else your bitch say got a Bic this big? Who else came through with a wrist this flick? Nigga, Guess my pants, do my dance Spin around, bitch, you could kiss my ass Never seen a nigga in this much Raf Still doin' math when I miss my class Was it Summertime '06, had the number Nine Nigga, never mind, was another time before Vince Had the Gucci gold tips with the letterman Nigga, dollar sign was my favorite number at the time Fresh freshman 'til they skip my ass Senior citizen, don't forget my pass Been that nigga and you knew that there Make the dick disappear, how she do that there? Who dat boy? Who him is? Who dat boy? Who him is? Nigga, who dat boy? Who him is? Who dem boys? Nigga, who dem is, nigga? Why you niggas feel like that? Mad 'cause a nigga neck chill like that Mad 'cause a nigga push weight like that? Why you puttin' bad vibes in the? F*ck the rap, I'm tryna own a planet From my other fuckin' business ventures These niggas these days Actin' like some bitches, like they're fuckin' with ya (yeah) Teeth is glistenin', Jesus, Christmas He just shittin', she exquisite, bitches be expensive (oh, no, nigga) And I don't even need attention WANG$AP on the bumper sticker, f*ck you niggas F*ck global warming, my neck is so frío I'm currently lookin' for '95 Leo My mom say she worried because I'm so ill I should stay in bed, but got too much bread To make, she said watch my weight So I stayed home and start eatin' some meals Get out of my way, way Boy that's McLaren, that's zero to sixty in two-point-nueve, I'm gone F*ck
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Written by: Tyler Okonma, Rakim Mayers
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Who Dat Boy" is a single by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was released on June 30, 2017, and peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from American rapper A$AP Rocky. This collaboration marked the ongoing friendship and mutual respect between the two artists.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Who Dat Boy" was directed by Tyler, the Creator himself under his pseudonym, Wolf Haley. The video's complex narrative includes themes of cosmetic surgery, identity, and suburban life.
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ProductionTyler, the Creator produced the song himself. His production work infuses the track with his signature left-field hip-hop sound, incorporating menacing synth lines and heavy, distorted bass.
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Album Inclusion"Who Dat Boy" serves as the lead single from Tyler, the Creator's fourth studio album, "Flower Boy."
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Critical ReceptionUpon its release, "Who Dat Boy" attracted widespread critical acclaim for its production, lyrics, and accompanying music video. Tyler, the Creator's change of direction from previous works, towards a sound that blends conventional hip-hop beats with experimental sonics, attracted great praise.
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CertificationAlthough not a massive commercial hit, the song earned a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales and streams equivalent to over 500,000 units.
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Artistic EvolutionThe release of "Who Dat Boy" signaled a shift in Tyler, the Creator's work. It showed his evolution from the intense, often controversial lyricism of his early career to a more introspective, reflective approach.
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Live PerformancesTyler, The Creator debuted "Who Dat Boy" live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on July 24, 2017.
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ThemeThe lyrics touch on themes of identity, self-reflection, and societal perceptions, much like the rest of "Flower Boy."
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