"Walk Em Down" is a song by American rapper

NLE Choppa Bryson Lashun Potts (born November 1, 2002), known professionally as NLE Choppa (previously YNR Choppa), is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He rose to fame with his 2019 single " Shotta Flow", which was certified platinum by the RIA ...

featuring fellow American rapper

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, released on March 19, 2020 by

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as the third single from the former's debut studio album ''

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Background

NLE Choppa talked about the track in an interview with ''Complex''. He said that he linked up with Roddy Ricch through Instagram’s DMs.

Composition and lyrics

On the song, Choppa, who usually has a "wild and rambunctious" delivery, employs his verses with more "reserve". ''Complex'' magazine's Jessica McKinney noted the "lyrical message is similar to Choppa's past songs, but the delivery is more melodic and smooth". McKinney attributed this too featured artist Roddy Ricch, who "may have served as some inspiration behind NLE's switch-up".

Critical reception

''Billboard'' named the song one of the most essential releases of the week, calling it a "menacing anthem". The song has inspired the #WalkEmDownChallenge on video-sharing app

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Music video

The music video was released on March 19, 2020, along with the release of the single.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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