Awful Things

"Awful Things" is a song by American singer and rapper Lil Peep featuring fellow American rapper Lil Tracy from his first studio album, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1 (2017).[1] It was released as the third single from the album on July 28, 2017.[2] The track was produced by Smokeasac and IIVI, and written by George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, Michael Blackburn and the artists themselves. The song is Lil Peep's third highest charting single in the United States, peaking at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 following his death on November 15, 2017.[3]

"Awful Things"
Single by Lil Peep featuring Lil Tracy
from the album Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1
Released	July 27, 2017
Recorded	2017
Genre	Emo rap alternative rock pop punk dream pop
Length	3:34
Label	First Access
Songwriter(s)	Gus Åhr George Astasio Jason Pebworth Jon Shave Michael Blackburn Jazz Butler
Producer(s)	Smokeasac IIVI
Lil Peep singles chronology
"The Brightside" (2017) "Awful Things" (2017) "Save That Shit" (2017)
Lil Tracy singles chronology
"Heaven/Hell" (2017) "Awful Things" (2018) "Still" (2018)
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"Awful Things" on YouTube

Critical reception

The song was listed by Billboard as one of the seven best tracks from Peep's discography. With author John Norris referring to song as a "sing-along anthem".[4]

Chart performance

In the United States, following Lil Peep's death, "Awful Things" debuted at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week beginning December 9, 2017, becoming Lil Peep's highest charting song in the country,[5] gaining 8.4 million streams and selling 3,000 downloads according to Nielsen Music, in the week ending November 23, 2017.[6] The song later fell off the Hot 100, in the following week.[7]

In Canada, the song debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 alongside "Save That Shit", in the week beginning December 9, 2017, where it became Lil Peep's highest charting song in the country.[8] It later fell to number 98 the following week beginning on December 16, 2017.[9] The song later dropped out of the chart on the week beginning December 23, 2017,[10] spending a total of two weeks on the Canadian Hot 100.[11]

Music video

The music video for "Awful Things" premiered on August 17, 2017.[12] It was directed by Sus Boy & Nick Koenig, and produced by Daniel Ostroff.[13] The video's director of photography was C.J. Brion, with Olivia Stiglich being the story writer and Graeme Barrett, acting as the creative consultant.[14] It has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube as of July 2020.

Cover version

American band Good Charlotte performed a cover of the song on December 2, 2017, during Peep's memorial service in Long Beach, New York.[15] A studio recording of the cover was later officially released on December 22, 2017, through MDDN Records.[16][17]

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18]	58
US Billboard Hot 100[19]	79

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20]	Gold	500,000
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Lil Peep and XXXTentacion Collab 'Falling Down' Released". Complex. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
2. "Awful Things". July 28, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2018 – via Instagram.
3. "Lil Peep is on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with 'Awful Things'". The Fader. November 29, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
4. "R.I.P. Lil Peep: 7 Standout Tracks From the Rapper/Singer". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
5. "Top 100 Songs – Billboard Hot 100 Chart (December 9, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
6. "Lil Peep Charts on Billboard Hot 100 for First Time With 'Awful Things'". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
7. "Top 100 Songs – Billboard Hot 100 Chart (December 16, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
8. "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 9, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
9. "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 16, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
10. "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 23, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
11. "Lil Peep Awful Things Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
12. "Lil Peep's new music video is a lil gift to all the cry babies out there". The Verge. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
13. "@lilpeep on Instagram: "LINK IN BIO"". Retrieved September 22, 2018 – via Instagram.
14. "RECENT WORK". C.J. BRION. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
15. "Good Charlotte Pays Tribute to Lil Peep with 'Awful Things' Cover". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
16. "Good Charlotte share cover of 'Awful Things' in tribute to Lil Peep – NME". NME. December 22, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
17. "Awful Things – Single by Good Charlotte". iTunes Store. December 22, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
18. "Lil Peep Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
19. "Lil Peep Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
20. "American single certifications – Lil Peep – Awful Things". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 16, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 

External links

• Cover audio on YouTube