"Back End" is a song by American rapper
Finesse2tymes, released on July 22, 2022, as the lead single from his mixtape ''90 Days'' (2022). Produced by DJ X.O. and Avo, it is one of the songs that propelled Finesse2tymes to fame and his first song to chart on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, debuting at number 98 and peaking at number 86.
Background
"Back End" was among the first songs that Finesse2tymes released following his release from prison. It became a viral hit on the video-sharing platform
TikTok
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in the late summer of 2022, with creators using the song in videos which address
double standard
A double standard is the application of different sets of principles for situations that are, in principle, the same. It is often used to describe treatment whereby one group is given more latitude than another. A double standard arises when two ...
s and inequality and directing attention to the lyrics "It's cool when they do it (It's cool, huh?) / it's a problem when I do it, fuck 'em".
In January 2023, Finesse2tymes told ''
Uproxx
Uproxx Studios (stylized as ''UPROXX'') is an American music, entertainment and popular culture website and content studio. It was founded in 2008 by Jarret Myer and Brian Brater. The website was acquired in 2014 by Woven Digital (which later ...
'', "I knew this song was gonna be what it was gonna be when a number-one sensation on TikTok reposted it. It felt like success. I knew I was going to the top and it felt like I accomplished what I set out to accomplish in 90 days."
Live performances
On December 15, 2022, Finesse2tymes performed the song on ''Uproxx Sessions''.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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2022 singles
2022 songs
Atlantic Records singles
American hip-hop songs