Toxic (YG song)

"Toxic" is a song by American rapper YG, released on August 12, 2022 as the third single from his sixth studio album I Got Issues (2022). It contains a sample of "Be Happy" by American singer Mary J. Blige. The song was produced by DJ Swish, Mike Crook, Reece Beats and Larry Jayy.

"Toxic"
Single by YG
from the album I Got Issues
ReleasedAugust 12, 2022
Length3:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DJ Swish
  • Mike Crook
  • Reece Beats
  • Larry Jayy
YG singles chronology
"Run"
(2022)		 "Toxic"
(2022)		 "Sport Mode"
(2022)
Music video
"Toxic" on YouTube

Background

YG first teased the song on social media in April 2022.[1] On August 11, 2022, YG shared a variation of the cover artwork for the song, which shows him kneeling and kissing the pregnant stomach of social media influencer Brittany Renner.[2]

Content

In the song, YG raps about the "ups and downs" of relationships.[3]

Music video

The music video, released along with the single, was directed by YG and Austin Simkins. It depicts YG in a relationship with Brittany Renner, while also having a relationship with another woman whom he spends a lot of time with. YG is madly in love with the latter woman, but does not share her desire to be fully invested in their relationship.[4][5] He begins to have second thoughts. The woman secretly looks through his phone and finds a picture of him kissing the belly of a pregnant Renner.[4]

Charts
Chart performance for "Toxic"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] 37
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 81
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 23
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 1

References
  1. YG (April 22, 2022). "ITS GIVIN SOON". TikTok. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  2. Denis, Kyle (August 11, 2022). "YG Raises Eyebrows With Brittany Renner Baby Bump on New 'Toxic' Cover Art". Billboard.
  3. Cho, Regina (August 12, 2022). "YG stirs the pot with new "Toxic" single". Revolt.
  4. Elibert, Mark (August 12, 2022). "YG Won't Leave Brittany Renner for Sidepiece in 'Toxic' Music Video". HipHopDX.
  5. Marie, Erika (August 12, 2022). "YG & Brittany Renner Are Happily In Love In The Visual To "Toxic"". HotNewHipHop.
  6. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 29, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  7. "YG Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  8. "YG Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  9. "YG Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
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