Got Damn
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| Single by Gunna | ||||
| Released | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:36 | |||
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| "Got Damn" on YouTube | ||||
"Got Damn" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Gunna, released on December 20, 2024. It was produced by Aviator Keyyz, Bloublood, J Kari and Timpani Beatz.
Background
[edit]Gunna previewed the song in August 2024,[1] and later in October during the release of his single "Him All Along".[2] The song was teased once more in the video of "Him All Along" in November, before being released in December.[3]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]The song contains a minimal instrumental, with kick drums in different places.[4] In the chorus, he sing-raps in reflection on the exhausting aspects of his life and career: "On and off the jet, goddamn / Uh, I don't get no rest, goddamn / I want my respect, goddamn / I been running up a check, yeah (Yeah)".[4][5] He also boasts his luxurious lifestyle[6] and celebrates the wealth he has earned from his career success.[2]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released on December 31, 2024. Directed by Spike Jordan, it sees Gunna traveling and performing around the world, in the cities of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Dubai and Lagos.[7][8] He dines and hangs out with friends and fans before his concerts[9] and is seen around luxurious environments.[10]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 19 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] | 3 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 34 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Gunna- Got Damn (Extended Snippet)". YouTube. August 19, 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (December 20, 2024). "Gunna Hops on Jets and Demands Respect on New Single 'Got Damn'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Bernstein, Elaina (November 13, 2024). "Gunna Shares New Snippet in "HIM ALL ALONG" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ a b Andrews, Elias (December 20, 2024). "Gunna Mellows Out With Catchy New Single "GOT DAMN"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Bernstein, Elaina (December 20, 2024). "Gunna Unveils Long-Awaited "GOT DAMN"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Powell, Jon (December 20, 2024). "Gunna wants his respect on "GOT D**N" single". Revolt. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Blake, Cole (December 31, 2024). "Gunna Goes Global In New Music Video For "Got Damn"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Bernstein, Elaina (January 1, 2025). "Gunna Goes Global in "GOT DAMN" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Alston, Trey (January 1, 2025). "Gunna Travels the World in "Got Damn" Video". Complex. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ Murray, Robin (January 2, 2025). "Gunna Shares 'GOT DAMN' Video". Clash. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 27, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2025.