"Free Smoke" is a song by Canadian rapper
Drake
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from his album, ''
More Life
''More Life'' is a commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. Described and marketed as a playlist, some publications have referred to it as a mixtape. It was released on March 18, 2017, through Republic Records and distributed by Ca ...
'' (2017). The song was released on April 18, 2017 as the third single from ''More Life'' after "
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The song features additional background vocals by
Baka Not Nice, who is one of two credited musicians on More Life. The song was perceived by the media as a
diss track
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to
Meek Mill
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as well as other rappers he could be feuding with. It reached the top 20 in Canada and the United States.
Commercial performance
On April 8, 2017, "Free Smoke" entered the charts at number 12 and spent six weeks on the
''Billboard'' Canadian Hot 100. The song spent four weeks on the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100, entering the charts at number 18, its immediate peak, on April 8, 2017.
The song peaked in the top 40 in Ireland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and charted on the charts of France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand (Heatseekers), Portugal, Slovakia, and Sweden.
Charts
Certifications
Release history
References
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2017 singles
2017 songs
Drake (musician) songs
Songs written by Drake (musician)
Songs written by Boi-1da
Song recordings produced by Boi-1da
Diss tracks
Songs written by Allen Ritter
Songs written by Tony Yayo
OVO Sound singles
Song recordings produced by Allen Ritter