"I Don't Die" is a song by American rapper Joyner Lucas and American singer Chris Brown, released on May 2, 2018. It was planned to be the second single from their unreleased collaborative mixtape Angels and Demons. The song was produced by David X Eli and Sevn Thomas.
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| Single by Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown | ||||
| Released | May 2, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "I Don't Die" on YouTube | ||||
Content
editThe song finds both artists rapping in rapid flows, each performing a verse.[1][2][3] Joyner Lucas raps about working hard to succeed and his newfound fame,[1] with a reference to the character Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat.[4] Chris Brown performs the chorus, on which he sings,[2][3] and addresses his detractors who hope for him to fail.[2][4]
Music video
editThe music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Joyner Lucas and Ben Proulx, it depicts Lucas and Chris Brown as death row inmates who are unable to be executed by any method. They taunt the prison staff as they survive multiple execution attempts,[3][5][6][7] even giving them the finger, and also enjoy a feast in a cell.[7] Lucas is portrayed as the more measured of the pair, while Brown displays erratic behavior.[6] They eventually escape prison, but in an ironic twist of fate, are hit by a speeding truck while running away from the guards.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[9] | 5 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- 1 2 Goddard, Kevin (May 2, 2018). "Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown Bring The Lyrical Heat On New Song "I Don't Die"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Video: Chris Brown & Joyner Lucas - 'I Don't Die'". Rap-Up. May 2, 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Mojica, Nick (May 2, 2018). "Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown Escape Prison in "I Don't Die" Video". XXL. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 Mench, Chris (May 2, 2018). "Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown Reunite On "I Don't Die"". Genius. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ Cowen, Trace William (May 2, 2018). "Chris Brown and Joyner Lucas' "I Don't Die" Video Has Breezy Facing a Death Row Firing Squad". Complex. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 Parizot, Matthew (May 2, 2018). "Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown Escape Death Row In "I Don't Die" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Video: Chris Brown & Joyner Lucas - 'I Don't Die'". Rap-Up. May 2, 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
- ↑ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Joyner Lucas Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 20, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown – I Don't Die". Radioscope. Retrieved April 24, 2026. Type I Don't Die in the "Search:" field and press Enter.