Illegal (PinkPantheress song)

"Illegal"
Single by PinkPantheress
from the album Fancy That
Released	6 June 2025 (2025-06-06) [1]
Genre	2-step garage dance-pop
Length	2:30
Label	Warner
Songwriters	PinkPantheress Karl Hyde Rick Smith Darren Emerson
Producers	Aksel Arvid PinkPantheress
PinkPantheress singles chronology
"Stateside" (2025) "Illegal" (2025) "Close to You" (2025)
Music video
"Illegal" on YouTube

"Illegal" is a song by English singer-songwriter and record producer PinkPantheress. It was released on June 6, 2025 ^[2] through Warner Records as the third single from her second mixtape Fancy That . The song samples "Dark & Long (Dark Train)" by Underworld. ^{[3] [4]} That same year, it become a popular meme on TikTok where the song is played with two people shaking hands, with alternating video point of view shots. ^{[5] [6]}

Background and release

‘Illegal’ feels like coming home, it’s garage, gritty, and takes me right back to where I started with music. I’ve always loved that raw, late-night energy, and sampling Underworld felt like the perfect way to tap into that spirit while making it my own.

PinkPantheress Via Uproxx ^[7]

On March 17, 2025, PinkPantheress posted a video on TikTok showcasing a snippet of the song with the caption: "Vetting my boyfriend to become a proffecient filmer for these occasions." The song was later teased on March 28, 2025, on The Lot Radio, during PinkPantheress' DJ set. ^[8]

In October 2025, two additional versions of "Illegal" were released released as part of the remix album Fancy Some More? ; one featuring Seventeen members Mingyu, Vernon and The8, and another featuring Anitta. A Nia Archives remix was released on the second disc of the album. ^[9]

Music video

The music video for "Illegal", directed by Ethan & Tom, was released on May 9, 2025, the same day as the song's release. ^{[7] [10]}

The video showcases the negative consequences of drugs. It begins with PinkPantheress singing whilst inquiring about drugs sold by a man. The man takes one, causing the video to transition into what appears to be a series of hallucinations featuring Pink dancing against colorful backgrounds, as well as animated segments of her running. Whilst experiencing this, the man and Pink lie on a bed. Eventually, the man wakes up, with the drug's effect seemingly wearing off.^{[ citation needed ]}

Track listing

Digital download/streaming

1. "Illegal" – 2:29

Digital download/streaming

1. "Illegal" (Nia Archives remix) – 2:40

Charts

Chart performance for "Illegal"

Chart (2025)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA) [11]	42
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [12]	73
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [13]	109
Greece International (IFPI) [14]	75
Ireland (IRMA) [15]	37
Lithuania (AGATA) [16]	71
Malta Airplay (Radiomonitor) [17]	2
Netherlands (Single Tip) [18]	2
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [19]	32
UK Singles (OCC) [20]	22
US Billboard Hot 100 [21]	96
US Hot Dance/Pop Songs ( Billboard ) [22]	5

Certifications

Certifications for "Illegal"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [23]	Silver	200,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Illegal - song and lyrics by PinkPantheress , retrieved 6 August 2025
2. Illegal - song and lyrics by PinkPantheress , retrieved 6 August 2025
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4. "PinkPantheress Illegal Lyrics Explained: A Crush So Good It Feels Wrong". Neon Music. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
5. Silva, Christianna (17 July 2025). "The 'is this illegal?' TikTok trend is taking over your feed". Mashable. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
6. "Why PinkPantheress May Never Drop Electronic Music Again". Hypebae. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
7. "PinkPantheress' 'Illegal' Video Details A Crush So Good It Feels Wrong". UPROXX. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
8. PinkPantheress – Illegal , retrieved 15 September 2025
9. Green, Walden (7 October 2025). "PinkPantheress Announces Fancy That Remix Project With Oklou, Bladee, and More". Pitchfork.
10. Iahn, Buddy (10 May 2025). "PinkPantheress releases 'Illegal' video". The Music Universe. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
11. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
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13. "PinkPantheress Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
14. "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 28/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
15. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
16. "2025 28-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
17. "Malta – Radio Airplay Chart | Settimana 33.2025 – dal 08/08/2025 al 14/08/2025" [Malta – Radio Airplay Chart | Week 33.2025 – 08/08/2025 to 14/08/2025] (in Italian). Radiomonitor. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
18. "Dutch Single Tip 12/07/2025" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts . Retrieved 9 August 2025.
19. "NZ Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
20. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
21. "PinkPantheress Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
22. "PinkPantheress Chart History (Hot Dance/Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
23. "British single certifications – PinkPantheress – Illegal". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 12 September 2025.