Knife Talk
2021 song by Drake and 21 Savage featuring Project Pat
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"Knife Talk" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage featuring American rapper Project Pat. It was released on November 16, 2021, as the third single from Drake's sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy. The song was produced by Metro Boomin and Peter Lee Johnson.
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| Single by Drake and 21 Savage featuring Project Pat | ||||
| from the album Certified Lover Boy | ||||
| Released | November 16, 2021[1] | |||
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| Length | 4:02 | |||
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| "Knife Talk" on YouTube | ||||
Background
The song was originally planned to appear on 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's collaboration album Savage Mode II.[5] The official music video was released on November 4, 2021.[6]
Composition
"Knife Talk" samples a part of Project Pat's verse from "Feed the Streets", written by Juicy J, Project Pat, A$AP Rocky, and Metro Boomin, as performed by the former three from the album, Rubba Band Business. Like this song, it was co-produced by the latter.[7]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 13 |
| Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[9] | 10 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[10] | 6 |
| France (SNEP)[11] | 83 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 6 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[13] | 16 |
| Iceland (Tónlistinn)[14] | 21 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[15] | 55 |
| Italy (FIMI)[16] | 100 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[17] | 29 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] | 14 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[19] | 38 |
| Portugal (AFP)[20] | 48 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] | 55 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[22] | 13 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 74 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 87 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] | 38 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[26] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27] | 2 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[28] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[29] | 74 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[30] | 168 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[31] | 86 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[32] | 37 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[37] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[38] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[39] | 2× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[40] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[41] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[42] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||