Mona Lisa (Lil Wayne song)
| "Mona Lisa" | |
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| Song by Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar | |
| from the album Tha Carter V | |
| Released | September 28, 2018 |
| Length | 5:24 |
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"Mona Lisa" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar. It was released on September 28, 2018, as the eighth track off of Wayne's album Tha Carter V.
Background
Infamous, the producer of the track, began work on it in 2014.[1] He considered leaking the track after a few years, but refrained from the action when he heard Tha Carter V was being released.[2] Former pharma CEO and convicted felon Martin Shkreli shared part of the song in 2017 on streaming app Periscope.[3]
Composition
The track has the longest duration out of any track on the album, with a length of 5:24.[4]
Lyrics
On the track, Wayne talks about a woman who sets him up to be robbed, while Kendrick talks about a woman he doesn't trust in a relationship.[3]
Critical reception
The track received critical acclaim. Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the track a "lyrical onslaught", and said that Wayne and Kendrick had "slick flows & witty metaphors".[5] Israel Daramola of Spin called the track a "fascinating story of deceit and lust".[6]
Commercial performance
The track debuted at number two behind Maroon 5 and Cardi B's "Girls Like You" on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest charting song from the album.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 42 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 7 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 39 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 36 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] | 21 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
References
- ^ "Infamous Breaks Down the Making of Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar's "Mona Lisa"". DJBooth. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ ""Mona Lisa" Producer Considered Leaking Lil Wayne and Kendrick Collab". Complex. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne Spin A Tale Of Robbery & Deceptive Women On "Mona Lisa"". Genius. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Here Are the Lyrics to Lil Wayne's 'Mona Lisa,' Feat. Kendrick Lamar". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kendrick Lamar Joins Lil Wayne On "Mona Lisa" Off "Tha Carter V"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar Explore the Art of Storytelling on the Frustrating but Compelling "Mona Lisa"". Spin. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne Becomes The First Artist In History To Debut Two Songs In The Top 5 Of The Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Genius. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #493". auspOp. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne". swisscharts.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "LIL WAYNE | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
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