Don't Need Friends

"Don't Need Friends"
"Don't Need Friends"
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"Don't Need Friends" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav, released on November 6, 2020 from his second commercial mixtape Emergency Tsunami. Featuring American rapper Lil Baby, it was produced by Wheezy and Pro Logic.

Composition

The song contains uptempo production consisting of percussion and synthesizers. Lyrically, Nav details his extravagant lifestyle and exotic tastes,^[1] and how he does not need new friends.^[2]

Critical reception

Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop gave a favorable review, writing "Though generally more understated, Lil Baby is not about to be outdone by Nav, matching his every flex with one of equal magnificence. At its core, 'Don't Need Friends' is typical modern flex rap, masterfully produced, capably delivered, and ultimately low-stakes."^[1]

Music video

The music video was released on November 9, 2020. It starts with Nav rapping in front of a thunderstorm being projected onto a wall over an ocean background, which is featured at various points.

XO Records chain submerged in water.^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Don't Need Friends"
Chart (2020)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[6]	46
Global 200 (Billboard)^[7]	105
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[8]	33
US Billboard Hot 100^[9]	65
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[10]	21

References

^ ^a ^b Findlay, Mitch (November 6, 2020). "Nav, Wheezy, & Lil Baby "Don't Need Friends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
^ Cho, Regina (November 10, 2020). "NAV and Lil Baby "Don't Need Friends" in their new video". Revolt. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
^ ^a ^b Zidel, Alex (November 9, 2020). "NAV & Wheezy "Don't Need Friends" In New Video With Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
^ ^a ^b Reed, Ryan (November 9, 2020). "Nav Recruits Lil Baby for Shadowy 'Don't Need Friends' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Li, Nicolaus (November 10, 2020). "NAV and Lil Baby Come Together For "Don't Need Friends" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
^ "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
^ "Nav Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 16, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
^ "Nav Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
^ "Nav Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

[HNHH-1] Findlay, Mitch (November 6, 2020). "Nav, Wheezy, & Lil Baby "Don't Need Friends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

[2] Cho, Regina (November 10, 2020). "NAV and Lil Baby "Don't Need Friends" in their new video". Revolt. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

[HNHH2-3] Zidel, Alex (November 9, 2020). "NAV & Wheezy "Don't Need Friends" In New Video With Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

[RS-4] Reed, Ryan (November 9, 2020). "Nav Recruits Lil Baby for Shadowy 'Don't Need Friends' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

[HB-5] Li, Nicolaus (November 10, 2020). "NAV and Lil Baby Come Together For "Don't Need Friends" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

[sc_Canada_Nav-6] "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

[sc_Billboardglobal200_Nav-7] "Nav Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

[8] "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 16, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Nav-9] "Nav Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Nav-10] "Nav Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

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v t e Nav
Discography
Studio albums	Reckless (2018) Bad Habits (2019) Good Intentions (2020) Demons Protected by Angels (2022) On My Way 2 Rexdale (2024)
Deluxe albums	Brown Boy 2 (2020)
Mixtapes	Nav (2017) Perfect Timing (with Metro Boomin) (2017) Emergency Tsunami (2020)
Singles	"Some Way" "Myself" "Perfect Timing (Intro)" "Call Me" "Wanted You" "Freshman List" "Champion" "Know Me" "Price on My Head" "Tap" "Turks" "Young Wheezy" "Never Sleep" "One Time" "Lately" "Calling"
Featured singles	"Beibs in the Trap" "Bali" "Maintain" "Yosemite" "Lemonade"
Other songs	"Baguettes in the Face" "Don't Need Friends"
Concert tours	Never Sleep Tour

v t e Lil Baby
Discography
Studio albums	Harder Than Ever (2018) My Turn (2020) It's Only Me (2022)
Collaborative albums	The Voice of the Heroes (with Lil Durk) (2021)
Mixtapes	Drip Harder (with Gunna) (2018) Street Gossip (2018)
Singles	"My Dawg" "Freestyle" "Southside" "Yes Indeed" "Drip Too Hard" "Close Friends" "Phone Down" "Out the Mud" "Baby" "Woah" "Sum 2 Prove" "Emotionally Scarred" "All In" "The Bigger Picture" "Errbody" "On Me" "Real as It Gets" "Ramen & OJ" "Voice of the Heroes" "Do We Have a Problem?" "Bussin" "Right On" "In a Minute" "Frozen" "U-Digg" "Never Sleep" "Detox" "Heyy" "Go Hard" "Merch Madness" "Supposed to Be Loved" "Crazy" "350"
Featured singles	"Sold Out Dates" "Put a Date on It" "Mac 10" "Down Like That" "You Stay" "Leave Em Alone" "Highest in the Room" (Remix) "U Played" "I Do It" "3 Headed Goat" "Prospect" "One Shot" "Know My Rights" "Narrow Road" "24 (Remix)" "Why Do You Lie to Me" "Trenches" "For the Night" "Ugly" "Every Chance I Get" "I Did It" "Sharing Locations" "Body in Motion" "Hurricane" "Girls Want Girls" "Me or Sum" "2step" "All Dz Chainz" "Staying Alive" "Big Time" "Hot Boy" "Bluffin" "Band4Band"
Other songs	"Mickey" "Life Goes On" "Chanel (Go Get It)" "Never Recover" "Pure Cocaine" "Can't Leave Without It" "Pop Out Again" "Bad Bad Bad" "Toes" "Grace" "We Paid" "Rags2Riches" "Don't Need Friends" "Wants and Needs" "Pride Is the Devil" "Hats Off" "5500 Degrees" "Real Spill" "Stand on It" "Pop Out" "California Breeze" "Never Hating" "Forever" "From Now On" "Fully Loaded"
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