You Be Killin Em

"You Be Killin Em" is a song by American rapper Fabolous, released as the first single from his debut extended play There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP (2010). Recorded at Tainted Blue Studio, NYC,[1] the song was produced by American musician Ryan Leslie, with an unknown extent of involvement from American rapper Kid Cudi.[2] The song was released to radio on November 23, 2010.

"You Be Killin Em"
Single by Fabolous
from the album There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP
ReleasedNovember 23, 2010
StudioTainted Blue Studio, New York City
Length3:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Fabolous singles chronology
"Start It Up"
(2010)		 "You Be Killin Em"
(2010)		 "Oh My"
(2011)

Music video

The music video was filmed in November 2010; directed by Aristotle (By Any Means LLC).[3] Model Amber Rose makes an appearance in the video as well as Ryan Leslie.[4] The video was shot in black-and-white. The video shows with a gunshot view of a woman surrounding two black men.

Remix

The song was officially remixed, titled "Look at Her (Killin 'Em Pt. 2)". The remix features a new verse from Fabolous, as well as new vocals from American singers Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie, the latter of whom also contributed new production to the song. The remix is listed as the fourteenth and final track of Fabolous's fifth mixtape The S.O.U.L. Tape (2011).

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format
United States[11] August 31, 2010 CD track
November 23, 2010 Radio airplay

References
  1. "Available for Airplay". FMQB. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
  2. "Fabolous Claims Kid Cudi Was Upset He Wasn't Credited on "You be Killin Em"". HNHH. November 12, 2019.
  3. "Video: Fabolous – You Be Killin' Em (Behind The Scenes)". HerFection. November 21, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
  4. "New Video: Fabolous "You Be Killin Em"". Rap Radar. December 13, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
  5. "Fabolous Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  6. "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  7. "Fabolous Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  8. "Fabolous Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  9. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  10. "American single certifications – Fabolous – You Be Killin Em". Recording Industry Association of America.
  11. "New Music: Fabolous "You Be Killin' Em"". Rap Radar. August 29, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2011.


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