A Lot (song)

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Been through some things but I couldn't imagine my kids stuck at the border

Flint still need water

Niggas was innocent, couldn't get lawyers.

— Verse in question.

Charts

"A Lot"
Single by 21 Savage featuring J. Cole
from the album I Am > I Was
ReleasedJanuary 8, 2019
Recorded2018
Genre Hip hop
Length4:49
Label
  • Slaughter Gang
  • Red
  • Epic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Cocky"
(2018)		"A Lot"
(2019)		"Enzo"
(2019)
J. Cole singles chronology
"Off Deez"
(2018)		"A Lot"
(2019)		"Middle Child"
(2019)

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [38] Gold35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [39] 2× Platinum160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [40] Gold45,000‡
France (SNEP) [41] Gold100,000‡
Italy (FIMI) [42] Gold50,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON) [43] Platinum60,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [44] Gold25,000‡
Portugal (AFP) [45] Platinum10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [46] Gold400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [47] 5× Platinum5,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Awards

CeremonyCategoryResultRef.
2020 Grammy Awards Best Rap Song Won [48]

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