Juice Wrld Did

"Juice Wrld Did" is a song by American producer DJ Khaled featuring late American rapper Juice WRLD from the former's thirteenth studio album ''God Did'' (2022). It was produced by Nick Mira and DT of Internet Money Records.

Background

While working on his thirteenth studio album GOD DID, Khaled received a text from Lil Bibby regarding "Juice Wrld Did", a song Juice Wrld made heavily referencing DJ Khaled. Upon receiving the file for the song, as revealed in a conversation on X (formerly Twitter), Khaled "immediately ran to islaptop ... to play he song in hisspeakers". Although adding his producer tags to the intro, Khaled wanted to preserve the song as it was made by Juice. Citing God as the reason for the song's release and the timing of the situation, Khaled later included "Juice Wrld Did" as the fifteenth track on GOD DID.

Lyrics

Juice Wrld's verses on "Juice Wrld Did" serve as a lyrical display of boastful and confident expression of success, power, and dominance. Juice Wrld reflects on his accomplishments, portraying himself as unbeatable and at the top of his game. The lyrics touch on themes of wealth, guns, loyalty to his gang (No Limit), and his unchangeable nature. There is also a playful, yet aggressive, tone in his references to violence and his lifestyle, emphasizing his relentless drive and the fact that he will not back down from challenge. The song overall celebrates his rise to success and the power he holds in his career and life.

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Andy Kellman of ''AllMusic'' wrote, "the wobbling/chiming track is among the album's few other memorable moments despite being dusted off and slapped into the sequence after Khaled added his vocal stamp. Its bittersweet quality is strongest when Juice, who died in 2019, declares himself rookie of the year." Ben Brutocao of ''HipHopDX'' stated, "JUICE WRLD DID" is one of the most natural posthumous tracks this year, and reminds everyone that we lost a generational talent, which is a reminder that no one needed, but everyone could use." Writing for ''Pitchfork'', Dani Blum commented, "the late Juice Wrld shines on a track that's just him". ''HotNewHipHop'' Robert Blair wrote of the song, "Performed by a charged and almost agonizingly vibrant Juice Wrld, his verses show off his sheer lyrical aptitude and his mastery of flow that he often divulged during radio show freestyles while the intricate Nick Mira production feels as organic."

Robin Murray of '' Clash'' had a less favorable reaction to the song, writing, "'Juice Wrld Did' is a short piece, a fond tribute to the late rapper; the actual recording is insubstantial though, while smothering Juice Wrld's delivery in his 'DJ KHALED!!!!' cypher isn't the most subtle of moves."

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References

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2022 songs
DJ Khaled songs
Juice Wrld songs
Songs released posthumously
Songs written by DJ Khaled
Songs written by Juice Wrld
Songs written by Nick Mira