R.I.P. (Young Jeezy song)

"R.I.P."
Single by Jeezy featuring 2 Chainz
from the album It's tha World
Released	February 5, 2013 (2013-02-05)
Recorded	2012
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:18
Label	CTE World Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Jay Jenkins Tauheed Epps Dijon McFarlane
Producer(s)	DJ Mustard
Young Jeezy singles chronology
"Show Out" (2013) "R.I.P." (2013) "Major Distribution" (2013)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Leggo" (2012) "R.I.P." (2013) "Rich As Fuck" (2013)

"R.I.P." is a song by American rapper Jeezy, released as the second single from his twelfth mixtape " It's tha World" (2012). It features vocals from fellow rapper 2 Chainz and was produced by record producer DJ Mustard.

Music video

The music video was filmed on March 6, 2013 at a Los Angeles club and on March 24, 2013, the music video was released. ^[1] The music video features cameo appearances from Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Trey Songz, Nelly, T.I., Big Sean, E-40, Nipsey Hussle, YG, DJ Drama, Ne-Yo and Ludacris. ^[2]

Remixes

The official remix was released on March 29, 2013, and features YG, Kendrick Lamar and Chris Brown. In the song Chris Brown disses Canadian rapper Drake. ^[3] On April 7, DJ Skee released an extended remix featuring rapper Riff Raff. ^[4] The following day the official "G-Mix" was released featuring Snoop Dogg, Too Short and E-40. ^[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100 [6]	58
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [7]	17
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [8]	12

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9]	52
US Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [10]	40

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [11]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	February 5, 2013	Digital download	Def Jam Recordings	[12]
	February 12, 2013	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Def Jam The Island Def Jam Music Group	[13]

References

1. "Video: Young Jeezy f/ 2 Chainz – 'R.I.P.'". Rap-Up . Devin Lazerine. March 24, 2013. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
2. "2 Chainz, Snoop Among Young Jeezy's VIP Partiers In 'R.I.P.' Video - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2013-03-07. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
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4. "DJ Skee ft Young Jeezy, Riff Raff, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, YG - R.I.P. (Remix)". HipHop Early. Retrieved 2013-06-27.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
5. "Young Jeezy Ft. Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, E-40 - "R.I.P." (G-Mix)". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
6. "Young Jeezy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
7. "Young Jeezy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
8. "Young Jeezy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
9. "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
10. "2013 Year End Charts — Rap Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
11. "American single certifications – Young Jeezy – R.I.P." Recording Industry Association of America.
12. "R.I.P. (feat. 2 Chainz) – Single by Young Jeezy". iTunes Store . Apple. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
13. "FMQB: Airplay Archive – 2013". FMQB . Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report. Retrieved April 3, 2013.