TSU (song)

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"TSU"
Song by Drake
from the album Certified Lover Boy
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2021
Genre
Length5:08
Label
Songwriters
Producer
  • Arsenault

"TSU" is a song by Canadian rapper and singer Drake released on September 3, 2021, as the eighth track from Drake's sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy .

Contents

Background and controversy

The sample of R. Kelly, who was on trial for sexual trafficking and racketeering at the time of the song's release, drew controversy. [1] The Drake producer 40 claimed he was "forced to license" the song because the voice recording of OG Ron C played in the intro had "Half on a Baby" playing faintly in the background. [2] [3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "TSU"
Chart (2021)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [4] 16
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA) [5] 12
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [6] 7
Denmark (Tracklisten) [7] 38
France (SNEP) [8] 47
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [9] 11
Greece International (IFPI) [10] 32
Iceland (Tónlistinn) [11] 31
Lithuania (AGATA) [12] 41
Portugal (AFP) [13] 30
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [14] 83
South Africa (TOSAC) [15] 8
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [16] 76
UK Audio Streaming (OCC) [17] 13
US Billboard Hot 100 [18] 9
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [19] 8

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "TSU"
Chart (2021)Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [20] 91

Certifications

Certifications for "TSU"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [21] Gold35,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [22] Silver200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Kreps, Daniel (September 3, 2021). "Drake Courts Controversy With R. Kelly Sample on 'Certified Lover Boy'" . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Why R. Kelly is credited on Drake's new album". BBC. September 6, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Aswad, Jem (September 6, 2021). "Drake Producer Explains — But Doesn't Excuse — R. Kelly Songwriting Credit on 'TSU' From 'Certified Lover Boy'". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Drake – TSU". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "ARIA Top 40 HIP HOP/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Track Top-40 Uge 36, 2021". Hitlisten . Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Top Singles (Week 36, 2021)". SNEP . Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  10. ↑ "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 36 2021". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Tónlistinn – Lög - Vika 36 – 2021" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on September 12, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  12. ↑ "2021 36-os SAVAITĖS (rugsėjo 3 – rugsėjo 9 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Drake – TSU". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  14. ↑ "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202136 into search. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 36". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Drake – TSU". Singles Top 100. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  21. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  22. ↑ "British single certifications – Drake – Tsu". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved February 19, 2025.


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