Do What I Want

"Do What I Want" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on July 31, 2016, as the first track off of their mixtape The Perfect LUV Tape. The track peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

For the Kid Cudi song, see Entergalactic (album).
"Do What I Want"
Song by Lil Uzi Vert
from the album The Perfect LUV Tape
ReleasedJuly 31, 2016
Length2:55
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

Music video

The music video for the track was released on April 27, 2017.[1][2] The video was filmed in Honolulu, Hawaii.[3]

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews. Michael Saponara of Billboard called the track "an inspiration to fans across the globe".[4] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork said that the track "sums up Uzi’s core philosophy".[5]

Media usage

The song was used in an October 2016 commercial for Westbrook 0.2 Jordans featuring Russell Westbrook.[6]

The song was used in NBA 2K18's soundtrack.[7]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 95
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 1
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[10] 1

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Lil Uzi Vert Throws a Pool Party in 'Do What I Want' Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. "Lil Uzi Vert Gets Wild in Hawaii for 'Do What I Want' Video". XXL. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  3. "Lil Uzi Vert Hits Honolulu in New "Do What I Want" Video". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  4. "Lil Uzi Vert's 15 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  5. "The 20 Best Lil Uzi Vert Songs". Pitchfork. 27 May 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  6. "Russell Westbrook Shows Off His Moves in Jordan's Latest Spot". Ad Age. 31 October 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  7. "NBA 2K18 Soundtrack Revealed; Includes 50 Tracks Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Pitbull and More". 23 July 2017.
  8. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  9. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  10. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  11. "American single certifications – Lil Uzi Vert – Do What I Want". Recording Industry Association of America.
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