"Lady Killers" is a song by American rapper

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featuring fellow American rapper

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. It was released on September 13, 2012, as the second single from G-Eazy's second studio album '' Must Be Nice''. The lyrics include hyperbolic statements about the artist's lifestyle and his interactions with women.

Content

"Lady Killers" is about a man who is confident, perhaps to the point of arrogance, in his ability to attract and seduce women.

Critical reception

Samuel Moore of ''Singersroom'' ranked the song at number eight on their list of G-Eazy's best songs. Moore called it "a fun, feel-good track that showcases G-Eazy’s playful side".

Track listing

*Digital download #"Lady Killers" – 4:09 *Digital download #"Lady Killers II" (Christoph Andersson Remix) – 4:57 *Digital download #"Lady Killers III" – 2:56

Lady Killers II

A remix of "Lady Killers" with Christoph Andersson was released on November 14, 2013, as "Lady Killers II". Following resurgence in streaming due to its growing use on

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over ten years after its initial release, the song charted in the United Kingdom and other countries.

Critical reception

''Indie Shuffle'' writer Zach Connett wrote that the song "has an infectious beat, and G spits a round of new verses which really give this song a fresh new vibe". HNHH of ''

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'' felt that it "strengthens G-Eazy's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years".

Chart performance

The song charted on ''

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chart, peaking at number 47. It also debuted at number 6 on the

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Charts

Lady Killers III

G-Eazy released a remix on May 2, 2024, titled "Lady Killers III". It was produced by MD$, Christoph Andersson and Tane. The track also on the list on his seventh album, ''Freak Show''.

References

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