"Lil Bit" is a song recorded by American hip hop artist

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with

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duo

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. It marks the third collaboration between the artists after the remix of the duo's hit single " Cruise" in 2013, and the song "Walk Away" from Nelly's album '' M.O.'' in the same year. It is the lead single from Nelly's country-influenced eighth studio album '' Heartland''. Florida Georgia Line released an "FGL Remix" of the track on the digital-exclusive deluxe edition of their fifth studio album ''

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''.

Background

"Lil Bit", a hip hop and country rap beat, was co-written by

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and

along with country artist Blake Redferrin and producer

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, during a three-week visit to

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by Nelly. He stated the track "merges is hip-hop style with

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style once again" and he hoped attract fans of both genres to the song. Nelly described his relationship with

as "super tight", calling them "family" and said that working with them again was a "no brainer".

Critical reception

Angela Stefano of ''Taste of Country'' said the song had a "dance-ready beat" that fits "comfortably within Nelly's catalog". Dylan Bestler of ''NY Country Swag'' noted that the track has a "unique sound" that "leans more heavily into rap than country", adding that while it seemed unlikely the song would receive airtime on country radio, it "could be a fun song" in

live shows. Chris Parton of ''Sounds Like Nashville'' said the track had "classic-rap flow" which is "mixed with self-assured singing", noting the influence of

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in the chorus. Chuck Arnold of ''

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'' ranked the song as the second worst one of 2021.

Live performances

Nelly and

performed "Lil Bit" on ''

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'' in November 2020. They also performed the song on the nineteenth season finale of

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's ''

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''. Hubbard's bandmate Brian Kelley was unable to join them due to

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preventive measures after moving into his new home.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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