Deep Reverence
2020 single by Big Sean featuring Nipsey Hussle
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"Deep Reverence" is a song by American rapper Big Sean featuring fellow American rapper Nipsey Hussle. It was released on August 25, 2020, as the lead single from Sean's fifth studio album Detroit 2 (2020). Produced by Hit-Boy and G. Ry, the song finds Sean and Nipsey rapping about their pressures and struggles in life, and working hard to earn respect.[1] The song received a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.[2]
- Sean Anderson
- Ermias Asghedom
- Chauncey Hollis
- Ryan Martinez
- Rogét Chahayed
- Rafeal Brown
- Stephen Feigenbaum
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| Single by Big Sean featuring Nipsey Hussle | ||||
| from the album Detroit 2 | ||||
| Released | August 25, 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
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Background
Composition
In the first verse of the song, Nipsey Hussle describes his upbringing in a neighborhood of members of the Crips gang.[5] In the second verse, Big Sean raps about how he ended his feud with Kendrick Lamar after Hussle was murdered: "After what happened to Nipsey I reached out to Kendrick / There wasn't even no real issues there to begin with / Lack of communication and wrong information from people fueled by the ego it's like mixing flames with diesel".[6][7] Sean also reveals that he suffered a miscarriage with his partner, American singer Jhené Aiko,[8][9] and addresses dealing with anxiety.[10]
Music video
The official music video for the song was released on March 5, 2021.[11] Directed by Sergio, it features a painting of Nipsey Hussle placed throughout Los Angeles. Sean rides around the city with American rappers Snoop Dogg and Dom Kennedy,[12][13] and raps on a basketball court and in front of a wall, both of which have large murals of Hussle.[13] Several days after the release of the video, Sean shared some behind-the-scenes clips and images on Instagram.[14]
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[15] | 120 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 82 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 31 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[18] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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