Tailor Swif
2024 single by ASAP Rocky
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"Tailor Swif" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky, released on August 30, 2024. The song was intended as the second single from his upcoming fourth studio album, Don't Be Dumb; however, the song was not included on the album.[1] Its music video was released the same day on YouTube.[2] The song's title is a reference to the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
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| Single by ASAP Rocky | ||||
| Released | August 30, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:10 | |||
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Background and release
The song was first previewed at ASAP Rocky's performance during Rolling Loud Portugal in July 2022, under the name "Wetty".[3] The track, as well as its accompanying music video, would later leak online.[4][5] In July 2023, ASAP Rocky performed the song once again at Rolling Loud Miami, referring to it as "Wetty (Taylor Swift)".[6] The reference to singer Taylor Swift in the song's name generated significant discussion on social media.[7] On August 29, 2024, Rocky announced the song as the second single for Don't Be Dumb, changing the name to "Tailor Swif".[8]
Music video
The music video for "Tailor Swif" was released on ASAP Rocky's YouTube channel on August 30, 2024. It was directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia.[9] The music video was shot in Kyiv, Ukraine in December 2021.[10] The video was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Music Video, though lost to the music video for Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us".[11]
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[12] | 80 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[13] | 127 |
| Latvia (LAIPA)[14] | 8 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[15] | 67 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] | 2 |
| Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[17] | 62 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 72 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 84 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 18 |