"Monster" | ||||
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Single by 21 Savage featuring Childish Gambino | ||||
from the album I Am > I Was | ||||
Released | May 7, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Length | 3:53 | |||
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"Monster" is a song by British-American rapper 21 Savage from his second studio album I Am > I Was (2018). The song features actor and rapper Childish Gambino, and was produced by DJ Dahi, Axl Folie, Dave Sava6e, and Tiggi. The song was first previewed on December 16, 2018 on 21 Savage's Instagram [1] and was eventually sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 7, 2019. [2]
The song is about how wealth and fame can turn a person into a "monster", as summarized in the chorus: "Power / The money and the fame make a monster." Childish Gambino also expresses his disillusionment in the music industry, rapping: "Me and Savage, we came from the dirt / If you rappin' for money, you silly / This shit ain't a milli', this shit is a hundred / The industry savage and most of you average". [3] [4]
On August 3, 2019, 21 Savage performed the song at Lollapalooza with Childish Gambino. [4] [5]
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Australia ( ARIA) [6] | 97 |
Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [7] | 56 |
New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ) [8] | 26 |
Sweden Heatseeker ( Sverigetopplistan) [9] | 2 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [10] | 73 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [11] | 28 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard) [12] | 35 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada ( Music Canada) [13] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States ( RIAA) [14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |