"On Me" is a song by American rapper
Lil Baby
Dominique Armani Jones (born December 3, 1994), known professionally as Lil Baby, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to mainstream fame in 2017 following the release of his mixtape ''Perfect Timing''. *Alt URL* * His deb ...
, released together with another song, "
Errbody", on December 4, 2020, a day after his 26th birthday.
The song was produced by
Chi Chi and Evrgrn. The official remix of the song with rapper
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "Megan the Stallion"), is an American rapper and songwriter. Originally from Houston, Texas, she first garnered attention when videos of her ...
was released on April 27, 2021.
Background and composition
After a snippet of the song was teased on Instagram, Lil Baby confirmed the release of the song on his birthday.
Presumably, the song was dedicated to his girlfriend Jayda Cheaves. Tom Breihan of ''
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'' has called the song a "triumphant victory-lap track".
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single. It was directed by Keemotion, and co-directed by Lil Baby.
The video shows "expensive rides" with the rapper and his friends; Baby travels with them and is seen on a private jet, jet skiing and cruising on a yacht.
Remix
In March 2021, Lil Baby revealed on social media the possibility of a remix of "On Me" featuring a female artist. On April 27, 2021, the remix was released alongside a music video, as a collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion.
Remix video
Directed by Mike Ho, the music video for the remix features the rappers as "the rulers of a cream kingdom".
It opens with Lil Baby in front of an "icy fortress",
backdropped by a mountain of ice crystals and falling snowflakes.
While he performs his verse, Megan appears beside him
lip-syncing
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She then raps atop a smoky volcano wearing a black
latex
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bodysuit,
which is "fittingly ornamented with lava graphics".
Charts
Original
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Megan Thee Stallion remix
Certifications
References
{{Lil Baby
2020 singles
2020 songs
Lil Baby songs
Songs written by Lil Baby
Motown singles