| "Sharks" | |
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| Song by Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll and Big Sean | |
| from the album Tha Carter VI | |
| Released | June 6, 2025 |
| Genre | Hip-hop |
| Length | 3:49 |
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"Sharks" is a song by American rappers Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll and Big Sean, released on June 6, 2025 from Wayne's fourteenth studio album Tha Carter VI . It was produced by Boi-1da, COLEMAN and Fierce.
Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie Xo revealed in a video on TikTok that the song's hook was written by their eight-year-old son Noah. [1]
Jelly Roll performs the chorus, crooning "Snakes ain't always in the grass / Sharks ain't always in the water / Thieves ain't always in the night / God ain't always at the altar". [2] [3] In the lyrics, Lil Wayne and Big Sean rap about protecting oneself from those who may be plotting against one and the importance of continuing to strive for improvement. [3] Sean delivers his verse at a particularly quick pace. [2]
Maxim Mower of Holler wrote "As we would expect from a track that features both Lil Wayne and Big Sean, 'Sharks' is packed with punchlines and double-entendres, with each MC showcasing their lyrical dexterity." [2] Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop praised Jelly Roll's performance, remarking that "the Jelly Roll aspect is the most intriguing part of 'Sharks,' especially since it goes over well" and "he lends a perfectly eerie chorus here, especially with his wary lyrics." [3] Conversely, Fred Thomas of AllMusic criticized the song, stating "Jelly Roll garbles through the faux country hook on the barely listenable 'Sharks'". [4]
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [5] | 38 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [6] | 54 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [7] | 12 |