"Dead Trollz" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on September 11, 2020, as the eleventh track from his second studio album, Top. An aggressive track, it sees YoungBoy taking aim at his enemies, who he deems to be trolls.
| "Dead Trollz" | |
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| Song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | |
| from the album Top | |
| Released | September 11, 2020 |
| Length | 3:29 |
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| "Dead Trollz" on YouTube | |
Background
editThe song was first teased by YoungBoy via his Instagram. The track was noted for containing the rapper's signature aggression and "unadulterated violence".[1][2][3][4] It drew comparisons to Lil Wayne's sound,[1][5] while it was also noted for having a similar title to "Trollz" by 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj.[1]
Critical reception
editHotNewHipHop's Aron A. deemed the "menacing" track a highlight off Top: "Filled with aggression and Southern heat, NBA Youngboy comes out the gate swinging on this one and perhaps takes aim at one of the most famous trolls of all".[2] Brandon Caldwell of HipHopDX noted YoungBoy's comparisons to Lil Wayne on the track, and how he "rattled off rhymes about making sure his enemies know he ordered their deaths".[5]
Music video
editThe song's official video premiered on the same day as the album. It was directed by YoungBoy's frequent collaborater, Rich Porter, and FlyGuyNick.[3] The visual is "filled with guns and plenty of high energy",[5][6] intertwined with clips of YoungBoy's friends flashing red beams, while they make threats at unidentified enemies.[5] Hypebeast's Sophie Caraan said the track's "aggressive energy" is greatly matched in the "bewildering" visual.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 72 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 26 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[9] | 46 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Eustice, Kyle (September 11, 2020). "Fans Deem YoungBoy NBA's 'Dead Trollz' 'Hardest' Single Ever As Lil Wayne Comparisons Fly". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b A., Aron (September 13, 2020). "NBA Youngboy Needs A Cemetary For These "Dead Trollz"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c Caraan, Sophie (September 14, 2020). "NBA YoungBoy Drops Menacing "Dead Trollz" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ O (September 11, 2020). "Daily Visuals 9.11.20". Hip Hop Wired. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Caldwell, Brandon (September 13, 2020). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Welcomes Demon Energy In 'Dead Trollz' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (September 16, 2020). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again 'Top' Review: A Bleak Rap Star For A Bleak World - Stereogum". Stereogum. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs, September 11, 2020 - September 17, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Dead Trollz". Recording Industry Association of America. March 18, 2022.