Ugly (Russ song)
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| Single by Russ featuring Lil Baby | ||||
| Released | January 8, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Russ My Way | |||
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"Ugly" is a single by American rapper Russ featuring American rapper Lil Baby, released on January 8, 2021 alongside a music video. It was produced by Boi-1da, Akxen, Smplgtwy and Enndot.
Content
[edit]The song finds the rappers boasting about their success,[1] as well as women, money and luxury.[2] Russ proclaims in the chorus, "'Cause I got your bitch now in love with me / And I'm in this bitch now, it's getting ugly".[3] Lil Baby details his luxury cars, jewelry, and monetary gains in his verse, while also dismissing the issues in his relationship as a result of his infidelity.[4]
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed by Edgar Esteves and sees the rappers celebrate in a strip club,[1][2][3][4] amid flashing colored lights[3] as many women dance around them.[4] Russ and Lil Baby wear diamond jewelry[1] and throw plenty of money for the strippers.[1][2]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 24 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 49 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Powell, Jon (January 8, 2021). "Russ and Lil Baby hit the strip club in "UGLY" visual". Revolt. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Marie, Erika (January 8, 2021). "Russ Taps Lil Baby For Boi-1da-Produced Banger "Ugly" & Shares NSFW Visual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Aniftos, Rania (January 8, 2021). "Russ' New Lil Baby Collab Is Anything But 'Ugly'". Billboard. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Okon, Wongo (January 8, 2021). "Lil Baby And Russ' New Collab Promises Things Will Get 'Ugly'". Uproxx. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 18, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "Russ Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "Russ Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2023.