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| Released | November 14, 2024 | |||
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"5AM" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released on November 14, 2024. It was produced by Wheezy and Sean Momberger.
The song features hard-hitting production. [1] [2] Lyrically, it focuses on Lil Baby's emotions [2] and pressures from expectations and being a celebrity. He discusses these various pitfalls, such as struggling with vulnerability and survivor's guilt, [3] and the police trying to connect him to certain crimes. [4] Lil Baby ends the song with a message that his next album will soon be released. [1] [4]
Sha Be Allah of The Source wrote the song "highlights the Atlanta superstar's charisma and Teflon's resiliency, ultimately the track's driving forces." [5] Armon Sadler of Vibe gave a negative review, commenting "'5AM' is pretty boring, admittedly. It continues a harsh reality for the Atlanta star: his rap style, flows, delivery, production, and content have not elevated in years. Hearing the same guy since 2020's My Turn is a bit disheartening for those amazed by the hunger and consistency he displayed that year and the year prior." [6]
The music video was directed by Skeeboe and premiered alongside the single. [5]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [7] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] | 29 |
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