Crocodile Tearz

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"Crocodile Tearz"
Song by J. Cole
from the album Might Delete Later
ReleasedApril 5, 2024
Genre Hip hop
Length3:49
Label
Songwriters
Producer T-Minus

"Crocodile Tearz" is a song by American rapper J. Cole from his fourth mixtape Might Delete Later (2024).

Contents

Background

J. Cole previewed the song in a social media vlog titled "Might Delete Later, Vol. 1" on February 21, 2024. [1]

Composition and lyrics

"Crocodile Tearz" utilizes an "eerie Memphis-leaning beat" that has been described as reminiscent of the song "Knife Talk" by Drake featuring 21 Savage, [2] as well as "mournful sonics" while J. Cole uses a direct tone in his lyrics, [3] in which he emphasizes his status as among the best rappers in the modern hip-hop world. [2] In addition, he takes subliminal shots at Future: "Yes, sir, it's me, not two, not three / The uno, G-O-A-T, I need my fee, fuck kudos / G4 at least, these flights ain't cheap as you know / They sound faded, they downgraded, they Pluto / I'm bigger than Mars, this nigga a star, I'm Bruno". [4] Cole would nevertheless, go on to collaborate with Future and Metro Boomin's on their collaboration album, We Still Don't Trust You , featuring on the eighteenth track "Red Leather". [5]

Critical reception

Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork praised J. Cole's performance, describing him as "rapping through his teeth in a way that makes him sound more composed and more menacing than nearly ever before". [6] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop stated that "Might Delete Later isn't a body of work that aims to do much else besides wreak lyrical tyranny on the rest of hip-hop and make it clear where he stands among the crowd", before writing "It's best summarized on 'Crocodile Tearz,' a fiery banger that's filled a cut-throat performance from Cole". [2]

Charts

Chart performance for "Crocodile Tearz"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [7] 71
Canada Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [8] 29
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [9] 31
Greece International (IFPI) [10] 55
Ireland (IRMA) [11] 64
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [12] 4
South Africa (TOSAC) [13] 7
UK Singles (OCC) [14] 53
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [15] 19
US Billboard Hot 100 [16] 19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [17] 9

References

  1. ↑ Alexandria, Lavender (February 21, 2024). "J. Cole Shares Snippet Of New Song "Might Delete Later"". HotNewHipHop . Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 A., Aron (April 11, 2024). "J. Cole "Might Delete Later" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Murray, Robin (April 5, 2024). "J. Cole – Might Delete Later". Clash . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ Cole, Alexander (April 5, 2024). "J Cole Takes Subliminal Shot At Future On "Crocodile Tearz"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ↑ William Cowen, Trace (April 12, 2024). "J. Cole's Surprise Appearance on Future and Metro Boomin's "Red Leather" Has Fans Overreacting". Complex . Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ Thompson, Paul A. (April 10, 2024). "J. Cole – Might Delete Later". Pitchfork . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 April 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1780. Australian Recording Industry Association. April 15, 2024. p. 4.
  8. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  9. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) (Week: 15/2024)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography J. Cole". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 15-2024". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 18/4/2024 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 18/4/2024 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  16. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  17. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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