Ahhh Ha
"Ahhh Ha" | ||||
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Single by Lil Durk | ||||
from the album 7220 | ||||
Released | February 22, 2022 | |||
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Length | 3:06 | |||
Label | Alamo | |||
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"Ahhh Ha" on YouTube |
"Ahhh Ha" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on February 22, 2022, as the third single from his seventh studio album, 7220. The song features subliminal disses towards rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who took shots at Durk's late Only the Family artist, King Von, on his single, "Bring the Hook", from his eighteenth mixtape, Colors (2022).
Background and composition
[edit]The song is a response to "Bring the Hook" by rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again.[1][2] It features "a menacing, piano-led beat and threatening lyrics", and finds Lil Durk "boasting his street credentials and calling out his opposition".[3] Durk references the deaths of his brother D-Thang and rapper King Von, whom he pays tribute to.[3][4] He takes shots at YoungBoy's ex-girlfriend Jania Meshell, referencing that she was briefly linked with King Von.[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed by Jerry Productions, and sees Lil Durk with his Only the Family crew.[5][6] Throughout the video, Durk wears a ring paying tribute to D-Thang. He and his crew present stacks of cash and wander in the "snowed out" streets of Englewood, Chicago.[6]
Remixes
[edit]American rapper Rowdy Rebel released a freestyle of the song on March 7, 2022.[7] Rapper 22Gz also made a remix.
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 45 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 33 |
UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 99 |
US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 18 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 4 |
Year-end charts
[edit]Chart (2022) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 39 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ Zhan, Jennifer (February 22, 2022). "Lil Durk Says 'Ahhh Ha' to Those Who Were Waiting For His 7220 Album". Vulture. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Marie, Erika (February 22, 2022). "Lil Durk Delivers New Single "AHHH HA"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (February 22, 2022). "Lil Durk Menaces His Opps With The Tyrannical 'AHHH HA' Video". Uproxx.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (February 22, 2022). "Lil Durk Delays Release of '7220,' But Drops New Song 'Ahhh Ha': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (February 22, 2022). "Lil Durk & His OTF Crew Get Rowdy In 'AHHH HA' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (February 22, 2022). "Lil Durk Packs In With His Crew For Crowded 'Ahh Ha' Music Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Hynes, Hayley (March 7, 2022). "Rowdy Rebel Goes Hard On His "AHHH HA" Freestyle". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Durk – Ahhh Ha". Recording Industry Association of America.