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"A Lot"
"A Lot"
Single by 21 Savage featuring J. Cole
from the album I Am > I Was
Released	January 8, 2019
Recorded	2018
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:49
Label	Slaughter Gang; Red; Epic;
Songwriter(s)	Shayaa Joseph; Jermaine Cole; Dacoury Natche; Anthony White; Shelia Young;
Producer(s)	DJ Dahi; J. White Did It;
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J. Cole singles chronology
Music video
	"A Lot" on YouTube

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"A Lot" (stylized in lowercase) is a song by British-American rapper 21 Savage. The audio of the song was released on December 20, 2018, a day ahead of the album's official release, via the rapper's YouTube account. It was sent to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio on January 8, 2019 as the lead single from his second studio album I Am > I Was.^[1]

"A Lot" features fellow American rapper J. Cole, though he only appears in the streaming and digital versions, as well as later CD pressings.^[2] The song was written by the artists and its producers DJ Dahi and J. White Did It. It samples "I Love You" by East of Underground, which is a cover of "I Love You for All Seasons" performed by The Fuzz; The Fuzz member Shelia Young is credited as a co-writer.^[3] The song received acclaim from critics, with Billboard ranking it as the 6th best song of 2019.^[4] It won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song at the 2020 ceremony, marking both 21 Savage and J. Cole's first Grammy wins.^[5]^[6]

Background

Speaking to The Breakfast Club radio show, 21 Savage recalled how the song came about after he and J. Cole first met at the Made in America Festival in 2018;^[7] the two exchanged cellphone numbers and a random text from Cole ended up in a studio session.^[7]

21 further elaborated:

He took the song with him back home to Raleigh, 'cause he drove [...] and then he sent me the shit. And I was like, "Damn, this shit hard as fuck". That was just like some spur-of-the-moment shit. You know I had to go up there and fuck with Cole".^[7]

Composition and lyrics

On the song, 21 Savage reflects "just how much he's endured and how far he's come". J. Cole meanwhile "speaks directly on the dubious machinations of the music industry, the justice system, media spin and his own place in the larger narrative".^[4] The lyricism was described by Billboard as "heady, honest lyricism that gives the song its timeless appeal".^[4] The song's video and the original CD edition feature an additional verse by 21, which included the line "Been through some things, but I couldn't imagine my kids stuck at the border", a reference to the Trump administration family separation policy.^[4] The hook contains similarities to Gucci Mane's 2009 song of the same name.^[8]

Music video

The music video was released on February 1, 2019 and was directed by filmmaker Aisultan Seitov. It depicts 21 Savage having a family reunion in a luxurious mansion, with alternate shots intercut of his family members in dire situations such as being pulled over by police, in the hospital, refining cocaine, in jail, held hostage by organized crime, being sexually trafficked, or mourning the death of a son. The video was influenced by the films Cold War and The Godfather Part II.^[9]

Both J. Cole's verse and 21 Savage's alternate verse from the album version are featured, with J. Cole also appearing in the video.

Alleged correlation to the detention of 21 Savage

After the arrest and detention of 21 Savage by ICE just days after the release of the music video for "A Lot", it was purported that besides his immigration status, the rapper was targeted due to his alternate verse for the album version of the song. Lawyers for 21 Savage, in addition to U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, all suspect that ICE targeted him for his views and comments including a certain stanza of the song that criticized issues with the Mexico-U.S. border, especially the Trump administration family separation policy.^[10]^[11]^[12]

Been through some things but I couldn't imagine my kids stuck at the border

Flint still need water

Niggas was innocent, couldn't get lawyers.
— Verse in question.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[13]	61
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[14]	15
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)^[15]	16
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[16]	21
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[17]	50
Hungary (Stream Top 40)^[18]	37
Ireland (IRMA)^[19]	25
Latvia (LAIPA)^[20]	5
Lithuania (AGATA)^[21]	8
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[22]	26
Portugal (AFP)^[23]	38
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[24]	41
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[25]	86
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[26]	79
UK Singles (OCC)^[27]	29
US Billboard Hot 100^[28]	12
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[29]	5
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)^[30]	5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[31]	1
US Rolling Stone Top 100^[32]	99

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)	Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[33]	84
Portugal (AFP)^[34]	196
US Billboard Hot 100^[35]	42
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[36]	19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[37]	19
US Rolling Stone Top 100^[38]	32

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[39]	Gold	35,000^‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)^[40]	3× Platinum	120,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[41]	2× Platinum	160,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)^[42]	Gold	45,000^‡
France (SNEP)^[43]	Gold	100,000^‡
Italy (FIMI)^[44]	Gold	50,000^‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)^[45]	Platinum	60,000^‡
Poland (ZPAV)^[46]	Gold	25,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)^[47]	Platinum	10,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[48]	Platinum	600,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[49]	5× Platinum	5,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Awards

Ceremony	Category	Result	Ref.
2020 Grammy Awards	Best Rap Song	Won	^[50]

External links

Audio on YouTube

References

^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (January 1, 2019). "J. Cole Does Not Appear on CD Version of 21 Savage's "A Lot"". XXL. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
^ Burney, Lawrence (December 21, 2018). "21 Savage and J Cole's "a lot" is the cross-generational exchange rap needs". The Fader. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Billboard Staff (December 11, 2019). "The 100 Best Songs of 2019: Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "21 Savage Grammy History". The Recording Academy. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
^ "J. Cole Grammy History". The Recording Academy. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c Cowen, Trace William. "21 Savage's 'Tonight Show' Performance of "A Lot" Is Not to Be Missed". Complex. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
^ "Gucci Mane - A Lot lyrics". genius.com.
^ The Making of 21 Savage's "a lot" Video With Aisultan Seitov (Video). Genius. YouTube.
^ Rapper 21 Savage fears deportation after ICE arrest (news video). ABC News. February 15, 2019.
^ "Rapper 21 Savage 'targeted' over lyrics about border: Lawyer". Al Jazeera News. February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
^ McDermott, Maeve (February 15, 2019). "21 Savage says he was 'definitely targeted' by ICE in first interview since arrest". USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
^ "ARIA Chart Watch #511". auspOp. February 9, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
^ "21 Savage – A Lot" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
^ "21 Savage – A Lot" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
^ "21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 07. týden 2019 in the date selector. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
^ "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 5. nedēļa" (in Latvian). LAIPA. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. February 22, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
^ "21 Savage – A Lot". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201907 into search. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
^ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
^ "21 Savage – A Lot". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
^ "21 Savage Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "Top 100 Songs of 2019". Rolling Stone. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
^ "Brazilian single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
^ "Canadian single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". Music Canada. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
^ "Danish single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
^ "French single certifications – 21 Savage feat. J. Cole – A Lot" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
^ "Italian single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved February 7, 2023. Type 21 Savage in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and A Lot in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 22, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter A Lot in the search box.
^ "Portuguese single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
^ "British single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
^ "American single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
^ Variety Staff (November 20, 2019). "2020 Grammys Nominations: Complete List". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

[Rhythmic_Releases-1] "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

[2] Coleman II, C. Vernon (January 1, 2019). "J. Cole Does Not Appear on CD Version of 21 Savage's "A Lot"". XXL. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

[3] Burney, Lawrence (December 21, 2018). "21 Savage and J Cole's "a lot" is the cross-generational exchange rap needs". The Fader. Retrieved January 10, 2018.

[BillboardBest-4] Billboard Staff (December 11, 2019). "The 100 Best Songs of 2019: Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[5] "21 Savage Grammy History". The Recording Academy. Retrieved January 27, 2020.

[6] "J. Cole Grammy History". The Recording Academy. Retrieved January 27, 2020.

[Cowen-7] Cowen, Trace William. "21 Savage's 'Tonight Show' Performance of "A Lot" Is Not to Be Missed". Complex. Retrieved 2019-07-12.

[8] "Gucci Mane - A Lot lyrics". genius.com.

[9] The Making of 21 Savage's "a lot" Video With Aisultan Seitov (Video). Genius. YouTube.

[10] Rapper 21 Savage fears deportation after ICE arrest (news video). ABC News. February 15, 2019.

[11] "Rapper 21 Savage 'targeted' over lyrics about border: Lawyer". Al Jazeera News. February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

[12] McDermott, Maeve (February 15, 2019). "21 Savage says he was 'definitely targeted' by ICE in first interview since arrest". USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

[13] "ARIA Chart Watch #511". auspOp. February 9, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.

[sc_Flanders_Tip_21_Savage-14] "21 Savage – A Lot" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved March 2, 2019.

[sc_Wallonia_Tip_21_Savage-15] "21 Savage – A Lot" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved March 2, 2019.

[sc_Canada_21_Savage-16] "21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2019.

[sc_Czechdigital_-17] "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 07. týden 2019 in the date selector. Retrieved February 19, 2019.

[sc_Hungarystream_-18] "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved February 22, 2019.

[19] "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

[20] "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 5. nedēļa" (in Latvian). LAIPA. Retrieved August 20, 2024.

[21] "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. February 22, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.

[22] "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 18, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.

[sc_Portugal_21_Savage-23] "21 Savage – A Lot". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved February 28, 2019.

[sc_Slovakdigital_-24] "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201907 into search. Retrieved February 19, 2019.

[25] "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

[sc_Switzerland_21_Savage-26] "21 Savage – A Lot". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 18, 2019.

[sc_UK_-27] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

[sc_Billboardhot100_21_Savage-28] "21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_21_Savage-29] "21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2019.

[sc_Billboardrapsongs_21_Savage-30] "21 Savage Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_21_Savage-31] "21 Savage Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2019.

[32] "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.

[33] "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[34] "Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved August 11, 2020.

[35] "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[36] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[37] "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[38] "Top 100 Songs of 2019". Rolling Stone. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.

[AustraliasingleCertRef-39] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 8, 2021.

[Brazil21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-40] "Brazilian single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

[Canada21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-41] "Canadian single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". Music Canada. Retrieved November 8, 2021.

[Denmark21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-42] "Danish single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

[France21_Savage_feat._J._ColeA_LotsingleCertRef-43] "French single certifications – 21 Savage feat. J. Cole – A Lot" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved November 7, 2023.

[Italy21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-44] "Italian single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

[Mexico21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-45] "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved February 7, 2023. Type 21 Savage in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and A Lot in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.

[Poland21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-46] "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 22, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter A Lot in the search box.

[Portugal21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-47] "Portuguese single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 23, 2022.

[United_Kingdom21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-48] "British single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 30, 2024.

[United_States21_SavageA_LotsingleCertRef-49] "American single certifications – 21 Savage – A Lot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2020.

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+| writer        = * [[21 Savage|Shayaa Joseph]]
 * [[J. Cole|Jermaine Cole]]
 * [[DJ Dahi|Dacoury Natche]]
 * [[J. White Did It|Anthony White]]
 * [[The Fuzz (band)|Shelia Young]]
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+| producer      = * [[DJ Dahi]]
 * [[J. White Did It]]
-| chronology = [[21 Savage]]
+| chronology    = [[21 Savage]]
-| prev_title = Cocky
+| prev_title    = Cocky
-| prev_year  = 2018
+| prev_year     = 2018
-| next_title = [[Enzo (DJ Snake song)|Enzo]]
+| next_title    = [[Enzo (DJ Snake song)|Enzo]]
-| next_year  = 2019
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-"'''A Lot'''" (stylized in [[lowercase]]) is a song by British-American rapper [[21 Savage]]. The audio of the song was released on December 20, 2018 via the rapper's [[YouTube]] account. It was sent to rhythmic and [[urban contemporary]] radio on January 8, 2019 as the lead single from his second studio album ''[[I Am Greater Than I Was|I Am > I Was]]''.<ref name="Rhythmic Releases">{{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases|publisher=All Access|access-date=January 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106205007/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archive-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref>
+"'''A Lot'''" (stylized in [[lowercase]]) is a song by British-American rapper [[21 Savage]]. The audio of the song was released on December 20, 2018, a day ahead of the album's official release, via the rapper's [[YouTube]] account. It was sent to rhythmic and [[urban contemporary]] radio on January 8, 2019 as the lead single from his second studio album ''[[I Am Greater Than I Was|I Am > I Was]]''.<ref name="Rhythmic Releases">{{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases|publisher=All Access|access-date=January 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106205007/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archive-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref>
-"A Lot" features [[North Carolina]] rapper [[J. Cole]], though he only appears in the streaming and digital versions, as well as later CD pressings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/01/j-cole-does-not-appear-on-cd-version-of-21-savages-a-lot-track/|title=J. Cole Does Not Appear on CD Version of 21 Savage's "A Lot"|work=XXL|last=Coleman II|first=C. Vernon|date=January 1, 2019|access-date=January 10, 2019}}</ref> The song was written by the artists and its producers [[DJ Dahi]] and [[J. White Did It]]. It samples "I Love You" by East of Underground, which is a cover of "[[I Love You for All Seasons]]" performed by [[The Fuzz (band)|The Fuzz]]; The Fuzz member Shelia Young is credited as a co-writer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/12/21/21-savage-and-j-coles-a-lot-is-the-cross-generational-exchange-rap-needs|title=21 Savage and J Cole's "a lot" is the cross-generational exchange rap needs|work=[[The Fader]]|last=Burney|first=Lawrence|date=December 21, 2018|access-date=January 10, 2018}}</ref> The song received acclaim from critics, with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' ranking it as the 6th best song of 2019.<ref name="BillboardBest" /> It won a [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]] at the [[62nd Annual Grammy Awards|2020 ceremony]], marking both 21 Savage and J. Cole's first Grammy wins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/21-savage|title=21 Savage Grammy History|website=[[The Recording Academy]]|access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/j-cole|title=J. Cole Grammy History|website=[[The Recording Academy]]|access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref>
+"A Lot" features fellow American rapper [[J. Cole]], though he only appears in the streaming and digital versions, as well as later CD pressings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/01/j-cole-does-not-appear-on-cd-version-of-21-savages-a-lot-track/|title=J. Cole Does Not Appear on CD Version of 21 Savage's "A Lot"|work=XXL|last=Coleman II|first=C. Vernon|date=January 1, 2019|access-date=January 10, 2019}}</ref> The song was written by the artists and its producers [[DJ Dahi]] and [[J. White Did It]]. It samples "I Love You" by East of Underground, which is a cover of "[[I Love You for All Seasons]]" performed by [[The Fuzz (band)|The Fuzz]]; The Fuzz member Shelia Young is credited as a co-writer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/12/21/21-savage-and-j-coles-a-lot-is-the-cross-generational-exchange-rap-needs|title=21 Savage and J Cole's "a lot" is the cross-generational exchange rap needs|work=[[The Fader]]|last=Burney|first=Lawrence|date=December 21, 2018|access-date=January 10, 2018}}</ref> The song received acclaim from critics, with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' ranking it as the 6th best song of 2019.<ref name="BillboardBest" /> It won a [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]] at the [[62nd Annual Grammy Awards|2020 ceremony]], marking both 21 Savage and J. Cole's first Grammy wins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/21-savage|title=21 Savage Grammy History|website=[[The Recording Academy]]|access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/j-cole|title=J. Cole Grammy History|website=[[The Recording Academy]]|access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref>
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-After the [[21 Savage#Arrest on immigration charges|arrest and detention of 21 Savage]] by [[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]] just days after the release of the music video for "A Lot", it was purported that besides his immigration status, the rapper was specifically targeted due to his alternate verse for the album version of the song. Lawyers for 21 Savage, in addition to U.S. Representative [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]], all suspect that ICE targeted him for a certain stanza of the song that criticized issues with the [[Mexico-U.S. border]], especially the [[Trump administration family separation policy]].<ref>{{Cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yro25JUuKUo |title=Rapper 21 Savage fears deportation after ICE arrest |date=February 15, 2019 |type=news video |language=en |publisher=ABC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/02/rapper-21-savage-targeted-lyrics-border-lawyer-190215154612095.html |title=Rapper 21 Savage 'targeted' over lyrics about border: Lawyer |date=February 15, 2019 |work=Al Jazeera News |access-date=February 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/02/15/21-savage-says-he-definitely-targeted-ice-new-interview/2879275002/ |title=21 Savage says he was 'definitely targeted' by ICE in first interview since arrest |last=McDermott |first=Maeve |date=February 15, 2019 |work=USA Today |access-date=February 16, 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
+After the [[21 Savage#Arrest on immigration charges|arrest and detention of 21 Savage]] by [[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]] just days after the release of the music video for "A Lot", it was purported that besides his immigration status, the rapper was targeted due to his alternate verse for the album version of the song. Lawyers for 21 Savage, in addition to U.S. Representative [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]], all suspect that ICE targeted him for his views and comments including a certain stanza of the song that criticized issues with the [[Mexico-U.S. border]], especially the [[Trump administration family separation policy]].<ref>{{Cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yro25JUuKUo |title=Rapper 21 Savage fears deportation after ICE arrest |date=February 15, 2019 |type=news video |language=en |publisher=ABC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/02/rapper-21-savage-targeted-lyrics-border-lawyer-190215154612095.html |title=Rapper 21 Savage 'targeted' over lyrics about border: Lawyer |date=February 15, 2019 |work=Al Jazeera News |access-date=February 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/02/15/21-savage-says-he-definitely-targeted-ice-new-interview/2879275002/ |title=21 Savage says he was 'definitely targeted' by ICE in first interview since arrest |last=McDermott |first=Maeve |date=February 15, 2019 |work=USA Today |access-date=February 16, 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
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v t e 21 Savage
Discography
Studio albums	Issa Album (2017) I Am > I Was (2018) American Dream (2024)
Collaborative studio albums	Without Warning (with Offset & Metro Boomin) (2017) Savage Mode II (with Metro Boomin) (2020) Her Loss (with Drake) (2022)
EPs	Savage Mode (with Metro Boomin) (2016) Spiral: From the Book of Saw Soundtrack (2021)
Singles	"Red Opps" "X" "No Heart" "Bank Account" "Cocky" "A Lot" "Monster" "Immortal" "Mr. Right Now" "Runnin" "My Life" "Don't Play That" "Peru" (Remix) "Rich Flex" "Circo Loco" "Creepin'" "Spin Bout U" "Good Good" "Another One of Me" "Redrum" "N.H.I.E." "Née-Nah" "Prove It"
Featured singles	"Sneakin' " "Gucci on My" "Rockstar" "Pull Up N Wreck" "Krippy Kush (Remix)" "Bartier Cardi" "Enzo" "Floating" "Focus" "Psilocybae (Millennial Love)" "Opp Stoppa" (Remix) "Let It Go" "Number 2" "Who Want Smoke??" "Knife Talk" "Surround Sound" "Cash In Cash Out" "Jimmy Cooks" "06 Gucci" "Peaches & Eggplants" "Sittin' on Top of the World" (Remix)
Other songs	"Ghostface Killers" "Rap Saved Me" "BBO (Bad Bitches Only)" "Don't Come Out the House" "10 Freaky Girls" "Can't Leave Without It" "Ball w/o You" "Wish Wish" "Yessirskiii" "Glock in My Lap" "Rich Nigga Shit" "My Dawg" "Major Distribution" "On BS" "Pussy & Millions" "3AM on Glenwood" "Umbrella" "Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" "Walk Em Down (Don't Kill Civilians)" "War Bout It" "Wit da Racks" "Want Me Dead" "Topia Twins" "Turks & Caicos" "Calling for You" "All of Me" "Sneaky" "Pop Ur Shit" "Dangerous" "It's Up"
Related articles	The Off-Season Tour (2021) It's All a Blur Tour (2023) American Dream Tour (2024)

v t e J. Cole
Discography Production discography
Studio albums	Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011) Born Sinner (2013) 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014) 4 Your Eyez Only (2016) KOD (2018) The Off-Season (2021)
Live albums	Forest Hills Drive: Live (2016)
Compilations	Revenge of the Dreamers (2014) Revenge of the Dreamers II (2015) Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019) D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape (2022)
Soundtrack albums	Creed III: The Soundtrack
EPs	Truly Yours (2013) Truly Yours 2 (2013) Lewis Street (2020)
Mixtapes	The Come Up (2007) The Warm Up (2009) Friday Night Lights (2010) Might Delete Later (2024)
Singles	"Lights Please" "Who Dat" "Work Out" "Can't Get Enough" "Nobody's Perfect" "Miss America" "Power Trip" "Crooked Smile" "Forbidden Fruit" "She Knows" "Apparently" "Wet Dreamz" "No Role Modelz" "Love Yourz" "Everybody Dies" "False Prophets" "Deja Vu" "High for Hours" "Neighbors" "KOD" "ATM" "Album of the Year (Freestyle)" "Tribe" "Off Deez" "Middle Child" "Shea Butter Baby" "Snow on tha Bluff" "The Climb Back" "Lion King on Ice" "Interlude" "My Life" "The Jackie" "Your Heart" "London" "On the Street" "The Secret Recipe" "H.Y.B." "Grippy" "Port Antonio"
Featured singles	"Just Begun" "All I Want Is You" "A Star Is Born" "Feel Love" "Trouble" "Only Wanna Give It to You" "Party (Remix)" "I'm On 2.0" "This Time" "Planez" "No Sleeep (Remix)" "A Lot" "The London" "Down Bad" "Poke It Out" "Johnny P's Caddy" "Scared Money" "All My Life" "First Person Shooter" "Ruby Rosary" "Blow for Blow"
Other songs	"In the Morning" "Let Nas Down" "A Tale of 2 Citiez" "Fire Squad" "G.O.M.D." "Immortal" "Change" "Photograph" "Motiv8" "Kevin's Heart" "1985" "Under the Sun" "Sacrifices" "95 South" "Amari" "Pride Is the Devil" "Stick" "Evil Ways" "Pricey" "Crocodile Tearz" "Ready '24" "Huntin' Wabbitz" "7 Minute Drill" "Red Leather"
Concert tours	4 Your Eyez Only World Tour The Off-Season Tour
Films	J. Cole: Road to Homecoming Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming Eyez J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only Dreamville Presents: Revenge Applying Pressure: The Off-Season Documentary
Related articles	Dreamville Records Dreamville Ventures Roc Nation
Category

v t e Grammy Award for Best Rap Song
2000s	"Lose Yourself" – Jeff Bass, Eminem & Luis Resto (songwriters) (2003) "Jesus Walks" – Miri Ben-Ari, Che Smith & Kanye West (songwriters) (2004) "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" – Devon Harris & Kanye West (songwriters) (2005) "Money Maker" – Ludacris and Pharrell Williams (songwriters) (2006) "Good Life – Aldrin Davis, Faheem Najm & Kanye West (songwriters) (2007) "Lollipop" – Dwayne Carter, Stephen Garrett, Darius Harrison, Jim Jonsin & Rex Zamor (songwriters) (2008) "Run This Town" – Shawn Carter, Robyn Fenty, Makeba Riddick, Kanye West & Ernest Wilson (songwriters) (2009)
2010s	"Empire State of Mind" – Shawn Carter, Angela Hunte, Alicia Keys, Jane't "Jnay" Sewell-Ulepic & Alexander Shuckburgh (songwriters) (2010) "All of the Lights" – Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West (songwriters) (2011) "Niggas in Paris" – Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Chauncey Hollis & Kanye West (songwriters) (2012) "Thrift Shop" – Ben Haggerty & Ryan Lewis (songwriters) (2013) "i" – Kendrick Duckworth, Columbus Smith & Ronald Isley (songwriters) (2014) "Alright" – Kendrick Duckworth, Kawan Prather, Mark Spears & Pharrell Williams (songwriters) (2015) "Hotline Bling" – Aubrey Graham & Paul Jefferies (songwriters) (2016) "Humble" – Kendrick Duckworth, Asheton Hogan & Michael Williams II (songwriters) (2017) "God's Plan" – Aubrey Graham, Ronald LaTour, Daveon Jackson, Brock Korsan, Matthew Samuels & Noah Shebib (songwriters) (2018) "A Lot" – Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White (songwriters) (2019)
2020s	"Savage" – Beyoncé, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Sessions Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe & Anthony White (songwriters) (2020) "Jail" – Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Kanye West & Mark Williams (songwriters) (2021) "The Heart Part 5" – Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Duckworth & Matt Schaeffer (songwriters) (2022) "Scientists & Engineers" – Andre Benjamin, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Michael Render, Tim Moore & Dion Wilson (songwriters) (2023)