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- ↑ Reeves, Mosi (August 12, 2022). "Rod Wave Wants To Convince Us He's a Complicated Man On Beautiful Mind" . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Sweet Little Lies". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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