| "Rich Nigga Shit" | |
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| Song by 21 Savage and Metro Boomin featuring Young Thug | |
| from the album Savage Mode II | |
| Released | October 2, 2020 |
| Length | 3:10 |
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"Rich Nigga Shit" is a song by Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage and American record producer Metro Boomin, from their collaborative studio album Savage Mode II (2020). It features American rapper Young Thug and was produced by Metro Boomin with additional production from Peter Lee Johnson.
Composition
The instrumental of the song contains "peppy" synths and fiddle along with a "subtle but dynamic" bassline which "mimics an analog instrument", Rolling Stone's Danny Schwartz described it as a "slow-motion, DJ Screw-indebted beat seemingly dipped in codeine". The lyrics center on the lavish lifestyles of 21 Savage and Young Thug. Consequence's Rashad Grove described the song "sounds like a modernized version of Teddy Riley's New Jack Swing that ruled the late '80s through the mid-'90s."
Critical reception
Rashad Grove of Consequence gave the song a positive review, writing, "It's jamming for sure, destined to be an anthem for ballers everywhere. While 21 and Young Thug both make the song a banger, it's Metro Boomin's distinct ear and musicianship that stand out. He is staking his claim as one of the go-to producers of his generation." Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork praised the production's combination of a "hypnotic" string section with a "breezy West Coast vibe (and lots of cowbell)", stating "It shouldn't work but does, like a french fry dipped in a milkshake", as well as writing, "21 comes off slightly unnatural on the song, ultimately overshadowed by a Young Thug guest verse memorable enough to reignite Metro Thuggin pipedreams."
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 33 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) | 29 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) | 7 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 54 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 26 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 13 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) | Platinum | 40,000 |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 200,000 |
| United States (RIAA) | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Lyons-Burt, Charles (October 7, 2020). "21 Savage and Metro Boomin 'Savage Mode II' Review: A Dark, Robust Sequel". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- Schwartz, Danny (October 7, 2020). "21 Savage and Metro Boomin's 'Savage Mode II' is a Near-Perfect Sequel to a Trap Classic". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- Balram, Dhruva (October 8, 2020). "21 Savage & Metro Boomin – 'Savage Mode 2' album review". NME. Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Grove, Rashad (October 7, 2020). "21 Savage and Metro Boomin Deliver a Grimy Sequel with the Masterful Savage Mode II". Consequence. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- Pierre, Alphonse (October 7, 2020). "21 Savage / Metro Boomin: Savage Mode 2 Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "21 Savage Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 12, 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "Brazilian single certifications – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin feat. Young Thug – Rich Nigga Shit" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- "British single certifications – 21 Savage/Metro Boomin/Thug – Rich N***a S**t". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- "American single certifications – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – Rich Nigga Shit". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
