Hate Bein' Sober
"Hate Bein' Sober" is a song by American rapper Chief Keef. It was released on December 12, 2012, as the third single from his debut studio album, Finally Rich. The song features 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa and was produced by frequent collaborator Young Chop. The song peaked on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at number nine.
"Hate Bein' Sober" | ||||
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Single by Chief Keef featuring 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa | ||||
from the album Finally Rich | ||||
Released | December 12, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
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Length | 4:40 | |||
Label | Glory Boyz Entertainment, Interscope | |||
Songwriter(s) | Keith Cozart, Curtis Jackson, Cameron Thomaz, Tyree Pittman | |||
Producer(s) | Young Chop | |||
Chief Keef singles chronology | ||||
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50 Cent singles chronology | ||||
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Controversy
On November 16, 2012, Chief Keef was a no-show to the set of the video in Las Vegas for the song leaving guests 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa to shoot other videos instead.[1]
On May 21, 2013, Katy Perry tweeted her dislike for the song.[2][3] Keef responded with a series of tweets threatening Perry and hinted that he would release a diss track aimed at her.[4][5][6] Shortly afterward, the two recording artists reconciled.[7]
50 Cent released the video for the single on 30 April 2020 via YouTube,[8] sending out a tweet from his official Twitter account.[9]
Charts
Chart (2012–2013) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 37 |
US Billboard Heatseekers Songs | 16[10] |
References
- "Chief Keef Stands Up 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa at Video Shoot?". XXLMag. November 16, 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- "Chief Keef Responds To Katy Perry's Tweet". XXL. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- @katyperry (May 21, 2013). "Just heard a new song on the radio called 'I hate being sober' I now have serious doubt for the world" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 May 2020 – via Twitter.
- @ChiefKeef (May 23, 2013). "Dat bitch Katy Perry Can Suck Skin Off Of my Dick" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 May 2020 – via Twitter.
- @ChiefKeef (May 23, 2013). "Ill Smack The Shit out her ✋" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 May 2020 – via Twitter.
- @ChiefKeef (May 23, 2013). "New Song Katy Perry Coming Soon" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 May 2020 – via Twitter.
- "Chief Keef Threatens to Assault Katy Perry After She Disses His Song". The Huffington Post. May 24, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- 50 Cent (April 29, 2020). "Chief Keef Feat 50 Cent & Wiz Khalifa - 'Hate Bein' Sober'". YouTube. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- @50cent (April 29, 2020). "I just dropped the music video I shot with @wizkhalifa for 'Hate Bein' Sober' when @ChiefKeef didn't make it. Check it out youtu.be/ISj_j2h9UjA" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 May 2020 – via Twitter.
- "Chief Keef". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2017.