"Backr00ms" (stylized in

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) is a song by American rappers

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and Travis Scott. It was initially released as a promotional track on January 1, 2024, exclusively on

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, and was later released on the deluxe edition of his third studio album, ''

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'', on March 25, 2025. The song was written by Playboi Carti and Travis Scott, alongside American record producers

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and

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. It marked the fourth promotional single of ''Music'', preceded by " HBA" (originally "H00dByAir"), which was released on December 19, 2023.

Background

On January 1,

's backup dancer and

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ian,

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, would announce on Carti's Instagram story that he would be releasing a song that day, alongside an image showcasing the time of its release. The song's title is a reference to

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internet phenomenon. The video shows Travis Scott and Playboi Carti rapping in a garage in front of an SUV tank car.

Composition

In "Backr00ms", Carti uses his "deep voice" delivery that was first showcased in Travis Scott's 2023 song " Fein". Scott's verse is described as "subdued", although he excels at "staying in Carti's pocket".

Personnel

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– composer * Jacques Webster – composer * Ronald Nathan LaTour Jr. – composer,

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– composer, producer

References

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