Close Friends (song)
| "Close Friends" | ||||
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| Single by Lil Baby | ||||
| from the album Drip Harder | ||||
| Released | February 2, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
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| Lil Baby singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Close Friends" on YouTube | ||||
"Close Friends" is a song by American rapper
Rhythmic Songs
airplay chart.
Music video
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The music video was released a day before Valentine's Day 2019. Directed by Daps, it was filmed in Paris, France, during Lil Baby's first-ever trip to Paris.[1] Lil Baby felt Paris represents love and romance, and therefore chose to shoot it there.[2] The video features him and his real-life girlfriend Jayda Cheaves, having a romantic outdoor dinner with the Eiffel Tower in view.[3] The visual recounts their relationship and concludes with the two having a fall out.[1] As of September 2021, the video has over 200 million views on YouTube.
Critical reception
Revolt's Chase Ichiki called the track a standout from Drip Harder.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b Williams, Aarom (February 13, 2020). "Lil Baby's Romantic Paris Vacation Goes South In His Heartbroken 'Close Friends' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby Shares "Close Friends" Video". February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020 – via Universal Music Group.
- ^ Lark, Denver (February 13, 2020). "Lil Baby Takes Paris For New "Close Friends" Video". KarenCivil.com. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Ichiki, Chase (February 14, 2020). "Lil Baby relives a love story in "Close Friends"". Revolt. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lil Baby – Close Friends". Music Canada. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "British single certifications – Lil Baby – Close Friends". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Close Friends". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 19, 2021.