“Best Friend” is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released on January 7, 2021 as the third single from her upcoming debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music. The song features American singer and rapper Doja Cat, and was produced and co-written by Dr. Luke and Rocco Did It Again!, with the former also producing the album’s lead single, “Tap In”.
On December 4, 2020, “Best Friend” suffered a premature release, having the single released on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. Saweetie later took to social media to express her disappointment in her record label, Warner Records, in regards to handling the release. 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.” The single was later taken off streaming services the following day. “Best Friend” was then officially released on January 7, 2021 for digital download and streaming. The track was impacted both contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on January 12, 2021.
The Dave Meyers directed music video was released alongside the song on January 7, 2021. 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. The video also features an appearance from Canadian comedian King Bach.
The music video for the song is currently at 147 million views and counting. Watch here.
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