Clout Cobain

"Clout Cobain" (stylized CLOUT COBAIN | CLOUT CO13A1N) is a song recorded by American rapper Denzel Curry released on July 11, 2018 as the third single from his third studio album, Ta13oo.[1][2] Written by Curry, along with Julian Gramm and Mike Hector, while produced by the latter two, lyrically, the song is about his struggles with fame. It also makes several references to Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of American rock band, Nirvana, who committed suicide at the age of 27.[3][4] The Zev Deans-directed official music video was released on Curry's Vevo channel the same day as the single, and has since been viewed more than 82 million times, becoming his most watched video.

"Clout Cobain"
Single by Denzel Curry
from the album Ta13oo
Released	July 11, 2018 (2018-07-11)
Genre	Emo rap trap
Length	3:51
Label	PH Loma Vista
Songwriter(s)	Denzel Curry Julian Gramm Mike Hector
Producer(s)	J Gramm Hector
Denzel Curry singles chronology
"Percs" (2018) "Clout Cobain" (2018) "Vengeance" (2018)
Music video
"Clout Cobain" on YouTube
Audio sample
"Clout Cobain" file help

Music video

The music video, released at the same time as the song, features Curry as a clown controlled by his master. The clown later commits suicide, causing the audience to boo the performance. The video received acclaim from critics.[5] The video for Curry's follow up single, "Vengeance", can be seen as a sequel to this, while the video for Curry's other single, "Black Balloons", can be seen as a prequel to it.

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[6]	6

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7]	Gold	500,000
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Denzel Curry Shares New Single & Accompanying Video "Clout Cobain"". www.hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
2. "Denzel Curry Reveals 'TA13OO' Tracklist, Release Date & Drops New "Clout Cobain" Video". hypebeast.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
3. "Denzel Curry "CLOUT COBAIN - CLOUT CO13A1N" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified". 31 July 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018 – via YouTube.
4. Genius (18 July 2018). "Denzel Curry's "CLOUT COBAIN" Explained - Song Stories". Retrieved 1 August 2018 – via YouTube.
5. "Denzel Curry's "Clout Cobain" Video Is Out of Control". amp.pigeonsandplanes.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
6. "Denzel Curry Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
7. "American single certifications – Denzel Curry – Clout Cobain". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.