"Tommy Lee" is a song by American rapper and singer

Tyla Yaweh Tyler Jamal Brown (born May 31, 1995), known professionally as Tyla Yaweh, is an American rapper and singer. He is currently signed to Epic Records and London Entertainment. Early life Tyler Jamal Brown was born on May 31, 1995, in Orlando, F ...

featuring fellow American rapper and singer

Post Malone Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his variegated vocals, Malone has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of hip ...

. It was released on June 12, 2020 and serves as the

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from Yaweh's upcoming second

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, ''Rager Boy''. Written alongside producers XL, RVNES, and Pearl Lion, it is Yaweh's first song to chart on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 65.

Background and composition

Two days before its release, the song was teased by Tyla Yaweh on Instagram. It is an ode to his "lavish lifestyle" and is named after

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drummer

Tommy Lee Thomas Lee Bass (born October 3, 1962) is an American musician and founding member of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap metal band Methods of Mayhem and has pursued solo musical ...

, who also plays the drums on the song's rock remix, "accented by strings and choice chimes that serve as a base for emotive verses from Tyla and Post". The two sing about living like rockstars without having to worry about anything, but also "touch on the tribulations of their position".

Music video

The music video was released on June 12, 2020. It shows Yaweh and Malone driving in ATVs and limousines in a pastoral setting.

Remixes

An alternate version of the original track was released on July 10, 2020, with

himself playing on the drums. A second remix was released on August 28, 2020, featuring vocals from American rapper

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