Headshot (song)

"Headshot" is a song by American rappers Lil Tjay, Polo G, and Fivio Foreign. It was released through Columbia and Sony as the fifth single from the former's second studio album, Destined 2 Win, on March 19, 2021. The artists wrote the song alongside its producers, TNTXD, Tahj Money, Dmac, 101Slide, Bordeaux, and Non Native.[1]

"Headshot"
Single by Lil Tjay, Polo G, and Fivio Foreign
from the album Destined 2 Win
ReleasedMarch 19, 2021
GenreTrap
Length2:24
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • TNTXD
  • Tahj Money
  • Dmac
  • Bordeaux
  • Non Native
Lil Tjay singles chronology
"Calling My Phone"
(2021)		 "Headshot"
(2021)		 "Born 2 Be Great"
(2021)
Polo G singles chronology
"Patience"
(2021)		 "Headshot"
(2021)		 "For My Fans (Freestyle)"
(2021)
Fivio Foreign singles chronology
"Thirty 30"
(2021)		 "Headshot"
(2021)		 "Body (Remix)"
(2021)
Music video
"Headshot" on YouTube

Background and composition

The trap-infused "sinister song" shows the three artists warning others that "any attempt to attack them will not only fail but be met with swift retaliation".[2][3]

It serves as the first collaboration between all three rappers on the same song together. However, the three drill artists have collaborated with each other individually. "Headshot" serves as the third collaboration between Lil Tjay and Polo G, following Polo's 2019 single "Pop Out" and their joint single "First Place", which was released in 2020. It goes on to mark Tjay and Fivio's fourth collaboration that follows three collaborations in 2020: their joint track "Ambition" and Tjay's two back-to-back tracks "Zoo York" and "Shoot for the Stars", the former of which also features late American rapper Pop Smoke. The song is the second collaboration from Polo G and Fivio Foreign, following their joint 2020 single "Bop It".[4]

Release and promotion

All three artists announced the song and its complete details (cover art and release date) on their respective social media accounts on March 15, 2021.[5]

Music video

After a few days of teasing, the official music video for the song premiered on Lil Tjay's YouTube channel on March 22, 2021.[6] The three artists repeatedly shoot apples off a man's head with guns, somehow killing him at the end, and also race remote-control boats.[7] It takes place in a courtyard outside a mansion.[8] At the end of the Video, Lil Tjay is seen feeding a giraffe, while the then unreleased song "Run It Up" from Destined 2 Win is played.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

  • Lil Tjay – vocals, songwriting
  • Polo G – vocals, songwriting
  • Fivio Foreign – vocals, songwriting
  • TNTXD – production, songwriting
  • Tahj Money – production, songwriting
  • Dmac – production, songwriting
  • Bordeaux – production, songwriting, mixing, mastering, recording
  • Non Native – production, songwriting
  • Drü Oliver – recording

Charts
Chart performance for "Headshot"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 70
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 16
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 39
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 88
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 7
Portugal (AFP)[15] 191
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[16] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 42
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 21
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] 33

Certifications
Certifications for "Headshot"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[21] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release history for "Headshot"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various March 19, 2021
[23]
United States June 22, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary radio Columbia [24]

References
  1. Rose, Jordan (March 19, 2021). "Lil Tjay, Polo G, and Fivio Foreign Connect for New Song "Headshot": Listen". Complex. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  2. Okon, Wongo (March 19, 2021). "Lil Tjay, Polo G, And Fivio Foreign's 'Headshot' Is A Cut-Throat Drop". Uproxx. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. W, Courtney (March 19, 2021). "Lil Tjay, Polo G & Fivio Foreign Collaborate on New Banger "Headshot"". GRM Daily. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  4. L'Oréal (March 19, 2021). "Lil Tjay Links With Polo G & Fivio Foreign On 'Headshot'". HOT 97. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  5. Findlay, Mitch (March 16, 2021). "Polo G, Lil Tjay, & Fivio Foreign Line Up a "Headshot"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  6. "Lil Tjay, Polo G & Fivio Foreign - Headshot (Official Video)". March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021 – via YouTube.
  7. Findlay, Mitch (March 22, 2021). "Lil Tjay, Polo G, & Fivio Foreign Connect For "Headshot" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  8. Powell, Jon (March 22, 2021). "Lil Tjay reveals new video for "Headshot" with Polo G and Fivio Foreign". Revolt. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  9. "Headshot / Lil Tjay". Tidal. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  10. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 March 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1621. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 29, 2021. p. 4.
  11. "Lil Tjay Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  12. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  13. "Lil Tjay / Polo G / Fivio Foreign – Headshot" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 29, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  15. "Lil Tjay / Polo G / Fivio Foreign – Headshot". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  16. "Swedish Heatseeker Chart – 26 mars 2021". Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  17. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  18. "Lil Tjay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  19. "Lil Tjay Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  20. "Lil Tjay Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  21. "Canadian single certifications – Lil Tjay – Headshot". Music Canada. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  22. "American single certifications – Lil Tjay, Polo G & Fivio Foreign – Headshot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  23. "Headshot - Single by Lil Tjay, Polo G & Fivio Foreign on Apple Music". March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  24. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | ..." 2021-06-04. Archived from the original on 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
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