Want Me Dead

"Want Me Dead" is a song by American rapper Young Thug from his third studio album Business Is Business (2023). It features Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage and was produced by Metro Boomin, Allen Ritter, Dre Moon and David x Eli.

"Want Me Dead"
Song by Young Thug featuring 21 Savage
from the album Business Is Business
Released	June 23, 2023
Length	3:14
Label	YSL 300 Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Jeffery Williams Shéyaa Abraham-Joseph Leland Wayne Allen Ritter Andre Proctor David Ruoff Elias Klughammer
Producer(s)	Metro Boomin Ritter Dre Moon David x Eli

Content

In the song, Young Thug sings about enemies wanting him dead, adding his wish to bring back friends from the dead.^[1] 21 Savage raps about his friends and gang activity.^[2]

Critical reception

Mark Braboy of Rolling Stone stated Young Thug's overall performance "brings to mind top-shelf moments of the past".^[3] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork wrote in regard to the song that "Thug writes with such rawness that it at times feels voyeuristic to listen." In addition, he commented the release of Metro Boomin's version of Business Is Business "pays off with 'Want Me Dead'".^[1]

Controversy

Young Thug's line from the song "I'm gettin' head from Ch—, I meant CC / My nigga ain't even tryna hit sweetie (Nah) / That bitch turn me off, no kizzy (No kizzy)" was perceived by fans to be a diss toward rapper Saweetie. Thug revealed on Twitter it was not the case and also that the song is six years old.^[4][5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Want Me Dead"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]	77
Global 200 (Billboard)[7]	195
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8]	13
US Billboard Hot 100[9]	59
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10]	9

References

1. Thompson, Paul A. (June 28, 2023). "Young Thug: Business Is Business Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
2. Hynes, Hayley (June 25, 2023). "21 Savage Proves He Doesn't Miss On Young Thug's "Want Me Dead": Stream". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
3. Braboy, Mark (June 26, 2023). "Young Thug's 'Business Is Business' Has the Feel of a Posthumous Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
4. Elibert, Mark (June 24, 2023). "Young Thug Denies Dissing Saweetie on "Want Me Dead" With 21 Savage". Complex. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
5. Fitzgerald, Trent (June 24, 2023). "Young Thug Tweets That 'Want Me Dead' Song Is Old and Not About Saweetie". XXL. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
6. "Young Thug Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
7. "Young Thug Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
9. "Young Thug Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
10. "Young Thug Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.