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"Best Friend" is a song by American rapper Saweetie featuring Doja Cat. It was released on January 7, 2021 through Warner Records and Artistry Records, as the third single from Saweetie's upcoming debut studio album, Pretty Bitch Music.

Background and release[]

On December 4, 2020, "Best Friend" was released prematurely on streaming platforms.[1] Saweetie later took to social media to express her disappointment in her record label, Warner Records, in regards to handling the release.[2] She stated: "I am extremely disappointed in my label WBR for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about. I feel disrespected. I'm hands on with ALL of my creative & had such a dope rollout for 'best friends'. The thirst for clout & $ is real & it overrides the artists' art".[3]

The single was later taken off streaming services the following day.[4] "Best Friend" was then officially released on January 7, 2021 for digital download and streaming. The track was sent to both contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on January 12, 2021.[5][6] The song was used in the official trailers for the 2022 Disney+ film Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.[7]

Composition and reception[]

The hip hop song was described as a "danceable", "club-ready", and "fun, uptempo record that celebrates friendship",[8] Lyrically, the rappers highlight and hype up each other's beauty, success, independence, wealth, and loyalty.[9]

Music video[]

Filmed in November 2020, The Dave Meyers directed music video was released alongside the song on January 7, 2021.[10] The video consists of Saweetie and Doja Cat in various settings including driving and posing in front of a bedazzled Tesla as well as jumping off of a cliff into the ocean.[11] The video also features an appearance from Canadian comedian King Bach. Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone noted that they call out misogyny and celebrate camaraderie in the music video.[12][13] Upon release, Saweetie was accused of stealing the concept of the music video from "BFF" by R&B duo Ceraadi.[14] As of November 2022, the music video has 241 million views on YouTube.

Track listings[]

  • Streaming/digital download
  1. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)" – 2:35
  • Streaming/digital download
  1. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat & Stefflon Don)" – 2:56
  • Streaming/digital download – Remix EP
  1. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat & Stefflon Don)" [Remix] – 2:56
  2. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)" – 2:35
  3. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat & VaVa)" [Remix] – 2:35
  4. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat, JessB & OKENYO)" [Remix] – 2:35
  • Streaming/digital download – Remixes [Extended Edition]
  1. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat & Stefflon Don)" [Remix] – 2:56
  2. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)" – 2:35
  3. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat & VaVa)" [Remix] – 2:35
  4. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat, JessB & OKENYO)" [Remix] – 2:35
  5. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat & Katja Krasavice)" [Remix] – 2:35
  6. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat, Jaime & Chanmina)" [Remix] – 2:36
  7. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)" [Party Pupils Remix] – 2:59
  8. "Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)" [Kito Remix] – 2:33

Videos[]

Lyrics[]

[Chorus: Saweetie, Doja Cat]
That my best friend
She a real bad bitch
Got her own money
She don't need no nig
On the dance floor
She had 2, 3 drinks now she twerkin'
She throw it out and come back in
That's my best friend
She a real bad bitch
Drive her own car
She don't need no lift
In the strip club, know my girl gon' tip
Now she twerkin' she throw it out and come back in

[Verse 1: Saweetie]
Beep beep
Is that my bestie in a Tessie?
Fresh out in my house, can I tell if she ready?
Bitch you look good with a T on the M
I'ma hype her every time, that my mothеrfuckin' friend
She been down since thе jellies and the Volvos
Got me steppin' out that Jeep got Manolo's
When we pull up to the scene, they be filled with jealousy
If a bitch up in key, she gon' bring that energy
I hit her phone with the tea, like, guess what?
All the rich ass boys wanna fuck on us
All this suckin' up, you can look, don't touch
In our bag, bust some bands every time we link up

[Chorus: Saweetie, Doja Cat]
That my best friend
She a real bad bitch
Got her own money
She don't need no nig
On the dance floor
She had 2, 3 drinks now she twerkin'
She throw it out and come back in
That's my best friend
She a real bad bitch
Drive her own car
She don't need no lift
In the strip club, know my girl gon' tip
Now she twerkin' she throw it out and come back in

[Verse 2: Doja Cat]
That my best friend, if you need a freak
I ain't dumb, but motherfucker, she my Tweedledee
If she ride for me (Ride), she don't need a key
If you side ways, she straighten you if needed be
And she so bad that I just can't take that bitch nowhere
She off her fifth shot, said, mm mm, don't go there
Bitch break her back, she protect and attack
Get that strap like 'em buckle, foot on neck, get no air
Whole world wanna be us
And my main bitch, she my day 1
On my way, bitch, let you get drunk
Let's celebrate 'cause we the baddest in the club

[Chorus: Saweetie, Doja Cat]
That's my best friend
She a real bad bitch
Got her own money
She don't need no nig
On the dance floor
She had 2, 3 drinks now she twerkin'
She throw it out and come back in
That's my best friend
She a real bad bitch
Drive her own car
She don't need no lift
In the strip club, know my girl gon' tip
Now she twerkin' she throw it out and come back in

[Outro: Saweetie]
Hah, best friend, you the baddest and you know it (You know)
Uh oh, girl I think our booty growin' (Ay yeah)
Fuck it it up in the mirror hit them poses (Pose)
Best friends, and you motherfuckin' glowin' (Woa-oh)
Best friends, and your wrist look like it's frozen
Uh oh, girl I think our booty growin' (Uh-oh)
Fuck it up in the mirror hit them poses (Hit the pose)
Best friend, you my motherfuckin' soul mate

Trivia[]

  • "Best Friend" is the first of two collaborations between Saweetie and Doja Cat. The second collaboration being "Birthday" with Tyga, and the third is "Handstand" with French Montana.
  • Saweetie confirmed in an interview that she and Doja Cat recorded Best Friend in January 2020.
  • The song was nominated for "Best Rap Song" at the 2022 Grammys.
  • "Best Friend" won an MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Art Direction".

References[]

  1. ↑ "Saweetie Says She's 'Disappointed' at Her Label For Releasing Doja Cat Collaboration 'Prematurely'"
  2. ↑ Genius - "Saweetie Calls Out Her Label For Dropping Doja Cat Collaboration Early"
  3. ↑ "Saweetie Says She Feels 'Disrespected' After Label Posts Collab with Doja Cat 'Prematurely'"
  4. ↑ "Saweetie Feels 'Disrespected' After Label Posts Doja Cat Collab Early"
  5. ↑ "Top 40/Mainstream > Future Releases"
  6. ↑ "Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases"
  7. ↑ 'Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie
  8. ↑ "Best New Music This Week: Saweetie, Westside Gunn, Dsvn, and More"
  9. ↑ "Saweetie Hypes Up Her 'Best Friend' Doja Cat in Bouncy New Collab"
  10. ↑ Billboard - "Saweetie Hypes Up Her 'Best Friend' Doja Cat in Bouncy New Collab"
  11. ↑ "Saweetie and Doja Cat Share Video for New Song "Best Friend"
  12. ↑ Vulture - "Saweetie and Doja Cat Just Gave Us a Girls' Night In Banger, 'Best Friend'"
  13. ↑ Rolling Stone - "Saweetie, Doja Cat Celebrate Camaraderie in 'Best Friend' Video"
  14. ↑ "Saweetie Responds to Ceraadi's Accusations She Stole "Best Friend" Concept"

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