Crazy (Lil Baby song)

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"Crazy"
Lil Baby - Crazy.jpg
Single by Lil Baby
ReleasedDecember 15, 2023
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Money Musik
  • Str8cash
  • Hoops
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Okay"
(2023)
"Crazy"
(2023)
"350"
(2023)
Music video
"Crazy" on YouTube

"Crazy" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released on December 15, 2023 alongside another single, "350". It was produced by Money Musik, Str8cash and Hoops.

Contents

Composition

The song uses a piano beat, [1] [2] consisting of arpeggios. [3] Using a harmonic, crooning flow, [3] [4] Lil Baby reflects on finding success in the rap industry and fighting the obstacles, [5] [6] as well as self-doubt. [4] He also shows support for incarcerated rapper Pooh Shiesty. [7]

Music video

An official music video was directed by Daps and released on January 17, 2024. Filmed in France, it finds Lil Baby showing off his wealth and spending quality time with family. [8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Crazy"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [9] 83
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [10] 20

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