Misunderstood (Youngn Lipz song)

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"Misunderstood"
Misunderstood by Youngn Lipz.png
Single by Youngn Lipz
from the album Area Baby
Released19 October 2019 [1]
Length2:29
Label Biordi Music
Songwriter(s) Filipo Faaoloii
Youngn Lipz singles chronology
"Misunderstood"
(2019)
"Silent"
(2019)
Music video
"Misunderstood" on YouTube

"Misunderstood" is the debut single by Australian hip-hop musician Youngn Lipz, released independently though Biordi Music on 19 October 2019. The single was certified platinum in Australia in 2021.

Contents

At the APRA Music Awards of 2021, the song won Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work. [2] [3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Aman Sharma and filmed in Cabramatta in Sydney's south west. [4]

Charts

Chart performance for "Misunderstood"
Chart (2019–2022)Peak
position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA) [5] 16
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA) [6] 20
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [7] 35

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [8] 2× Platinum140,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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