Fear (NF song)
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| "Fear" | |
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| Song by NF | |
| from the EP Fear | |
| Released | November 7, 2025 |
| Length | 4:29 |
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"Fear" is a song recorded by the American rapper NF. The song was released on November 14, 2025, via NF Real Music and Capitol Music Group, as the title track to his 2025 third extended play, Fear. "Fear" peaked at No. 53 on the Official Charts Company UK singles chart, No. 87 on the Irish Singles Chart, and No. 1 on the Recorded Music NZ New Zealand Hot Singles chart. The song was both written by Nathan Feuerstein and Jeff Sojka, with Feuerstein, Sojka, and Aaron Chafin producing.
The lyrics to "Fear" describe NF questioning whether he has obsessive-compulsive disorder or schizophrenia.[1] The song is composed using piano. The song was described by Music and Gigs to be "raw", "messy", and "intrusive thoughts turned into art", and comparing it the rest of NF's work, overall being "one of the most uncomfortably honest pieces he’s ever written".[2]
"Fear" is composed in the key of G, with a speed of 188 beats per minute and a key signature of 3
4.[3]
Release and promotion
Upon the song's release, "Fear" was supported with a music video. Before the video's release, it was scheduled for premiere on YouTube. The video was described by Universal Music Canada to be "cinematic" with "intriguing imagery".[4]
"Fear" was performed by U.S. Olympic figure skater Ilia Malinin during the 2026 Winter Olympics exhibition gala.[5][6] The song, along with elements from Malinin's Olympic gala performance, was later released as an emote in the video game Fortnite in April 2026.[7][additional citation(s) needed]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| RGM[8] |   |
Commercial
On November 23, 2025, before its initial chart entry, "Fear" entered the OCC UK Singles Chart Update at No. 55.[9] Within the song's first charting week of November 27, 2025, it debuted at No. 53 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 73 on the UK Video Streaming Chart.[10] Additionally, the song led the Recorded Music NZ Hot Singles chart and hit No. 87 on the Irish Singles chart.[11][12]
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | We Love Awards | Mainstream Impact Award | Nominated | [13] |
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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| Jesus Freak Hideout | David Craft's Song Picks of 2025 | 3 | [14] |
| Evan Dickens' Song Picks of 2025 | 4 | ||
| Dave Trout's Song Picks of 2025 | 2 | [15] | |