"Epidemic" is a song by American rapper
Polo G
Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles "Finer Things (Polo G song), Finer Things" and "Pop Out" (featuring Lil Tjay). His debut album ''Die a ...
. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, ''
Hall of Fame
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'' (2021), on September 25, 2020. It was produced by Tahj Money, D Mac, LondnBlu and Karltin Bankz.
Composition and lyrics
In the song, Polo G sing-raps about losing people close to him, especially those who died by gun violence, which is described as an "epidemic",
stating: "I'm so sick of farewells and RIP's / In the trenches yellin', "Gang gang", mob ties what I bleed / Don't claim to be an opp, 'cause niggas die from that disease / He gon' let that 9 blow with ease".
Later, he vows to be careful for the sake of his family ("Promise to my son that the streets won't get no more of me / Remember every line from that obituary poetry").
The song is sung over a piano-based beat.
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Ryan Lynch and shot in
Miami
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, it shows the "lavish lifestyle" of Polo G.
The rapper spends time with his friends; he rides in yachts and motorcycles,
hanging in the studio
and playing basketball.
Charts
Certifications
References
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2020 singles
2020 songs
Polo G songs
Columbia Records singles
Songs written by Polo G
Songs about violence