KOD (song)
2018 single by J. Cole
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"KOD" is a single by American rapper J. Cole, released on April 20, 2018, from his fifth studio album of the same name (2018), and was produced solely by himself.[2] "KOD" was serviced to American mainstream urban radio, as the album's first single, on May 8, 2018.[1]
Background
Each of J. Cole's last two albums contained no features, and in the first verse of "KOD", he addresses the fans and media. "How come you won't get a few features?" he raps on KOD. "I think you should, how 'bout I don't? How 'bout you just get the fuck off my dick? How 'bout you listen and never forget? Only gon' say this one time, then I'll dip, niggas ain't worthy to be on my shit."[3]
Chart performance
Upon its first week of release, "KOD" debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[4] The song broke Spotify opening day record in the US, it was streamed 4.2 million times, Taylor Swift previously held the record for "Look What You Made Me Do" (2017).[5]
In December 2018, Billboard ranked "KOD" as the 64th best song of the year.[6]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[21] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[22] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[23] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[24] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[25] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[26] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||