Learn the Lyrics to “We Paid” by Lil Baby & 42 Dugg

“We Paid” is a song by American rappers Lil Baby and 42 Dugg. It was released as part of the deluxe edition of Lil Baby’s second studio album My Turn, on May 1, 2020. A video was released a week later, on May 6. “We Paid” is a braggadocious song about the rappers’ wealth and come-ups. Regarded as a standout cut from My Turn, the song received rave reviews from critics, with particular praise for 42 Dugg. On the chart dated July 11, 2020, the song became 42 Dugg’s first top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 10.

“We Paid” was first previewed by Lil Baby in a Live session in which he teased the deluxe edition of My Turn. On April 9, 2020, he uploaded a clip on Instagram previewing the song’s music video. It was released on May 1, 2020, as part of the deluxe version of My Turn, included as the final track on the album.

“I’ma turn it up a lil’ more this time
Used to dream about gettin’ it, now I got it, I don’t drive
I had a spot like a varsity, what did you have?
You buy twenty, I’ll front what you buy
I put on drip, I believe I can I fly”

The song peaked at number 1 on US Apple Music across all genres, dethroning Lil Baby’s own “The Bigger Picture”. It has reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the Rolling Stone Top 100. The video has also garnered over 180 million views as of November 20, 2020.

Listen to the song here.

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