Scam Likely

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"Scam Likely"
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Single by Jaydes
from the EP !?
ReleasedDecember 31, 2021
Genre
Length1:25
Songwriter Jayden Dumont
Producer MexikoDro

"Scam Likely" is a song by American rapper Jaydes, released as the third track of his debut extended play (EP) !? on December 31, 2021. Written by Jaydes, and produced by MexikoDro, it was described by critical commentary as an homage to the popularity wave of plugg music. The track had later gained traction online.

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Background and composition

Following the song's release, it garnered virality online, [2] [3] on streaming platforms such as SoundCloud. [4] The track centers on themes of money, relationships. [5] "Scam Likely" is 1 minute and 25 seconds long. [6] It is a plugg and trap song. Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre wrote "Pays homage to the first wave of plugg [...] Over a quintessential mid-2010s Mexikodro beat with all the fixings—trapaholics tag, money counter sample, ATL trap drums, and twinkling keys." [1]

Critical reception

Writing for Pitchfork , Alphonse Pierre commented on the song, expressing that it was a stray away from Jaydes' usual musical style. [1] Also saying "He tests out an emotionless delivery that makes him sound like a lost member of the Goth Money Records collective." [1]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Pierre, Alphonse (January 7, 2022). "Listen to jaydes "Scam Likely": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Who is Jaydes? details about the SoundCloud rapper emerge as mugshot goes viral following arrest". The Express Tribune. November 11, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Rapper Jaydes on the run after attempted murder accusation". The Express Tribune. November 8, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ Gibson, Precious (November 10, 2024). "Underground Artist Jaydes Arrested for Brutally Stabbing Woman Who Rejected His Advances". BallerAlert. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (January 14, 2022). "The Euphoria Teens' Taste in Rap Is Ridiculous". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ "scam likely by jaydes on Apple Music". December 31, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Album Credits – TIDAL". TIDAL. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
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