"Leave Em Alone" is a song by American singer

Layton Greene Layton Greene (born December 4, 1998) is an American singer from East St. Louis, Illinois. She is best known for her 2019 single "Leave Em Alone" (with Lil Baby featuring PnB Rock and City Girls), which peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot ...

and American rapper

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featuring American hip hop duo

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and American rapper

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. It was released on May 29, 2019, as the

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from American record label

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's compilation album ''

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'' (2019). The song was produced by

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and

Cardiak Carl McCormick (born June 26, 1988), professionally known as Cardiak, is an American record producer. He began producing music in 2008. He has produced music for numerous artists, including Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Ryan Leslie, Rick Ross, ...

and it samples " Can't Leave 'em Alone" by

Ciara Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, ''Goodies ...

featuring

50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, and television producer. Born in Queens, a borough of New York City, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, ...

Composition

In the song, Layton Greene sings about not being able to leave a man. She samples the chorus of "Can't Leave 'em Alone" and sings with her own lines, showcasing her "showcasing her soft and dainty vocals in the hook", while the featured rappers each provide a "strong delivery" on each of their verses.

Music video

The music video was released on July 15, 2019, and directed by Zain Alexander Shammas. In it, the artists meet at the fictional Quality Control University.

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