"Slide" is a song by American rapper

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, released on December 9, 2017, as part of his mixtape ''This How I'm Coming 2''. Produced by LilRiicoBeatz, the track is a representation of drill music and disses aimed at the group OTF that includes

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and

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. The music video, released on YouTube, has amassed 80 million views as of May 2025. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2023. A remix featuring British-American rapper

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was released in 2018.

Background

"Slide" was released shortly after the death of FBG Duck's brother, FBG Brick, in July 2017. In a June 7, 2018, interview with

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, Duck revealed that he recorded the song while intoxicated and while in grief, completing it in 40 minutes.

Composition

"Slide" is a drill song, featuring a beat that was made by producer LilRiicoBeatz. Its purpose as a diss track aimed at rival, OTF (Only The Family), and contains specific references to Chicago's South Side, including the 63rd Street area. The lyrics talk about "sliding" a term in the lyrics refers to revengeful violence. With standout lines like "'Cause if you gon' slide, pussy nigga then slide then (yeah)".

Music video

The official music video for "Slide" was released on YouTube on January 24, 2018. It features FBG Duck alongside his crew, with scenes set in a house displaying firearms. As of April 2025, the video has gained over 79 million views.

Recognition and reception

"Slide" has been recognized as an influential track within the drill music scene. It was included in lists such as

’s "Best Drill Songs of the Last Five Years" and ''Vulture''’s "A Brief History of Drill Songs to Know,". The song's success also led to FBG Duck securing a deal with Sony Music Entertainment.

Commercial performance

The "Slide" music video has garnered over 80 million views on YouTube as of May 2025. On January 17, 2023, the song received a Gold certification from the

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(RIAA), recognizing over 500,000 units in combined sales and streaming.

Remix

A remix of "Slide" featuring American and British rapper

was released on May 7, 2018, merging drill music with Atlanta trap influences.

References

External links

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