Bad Intentions (song)

For the Dappy album, see Bad Intentions (album). For the professional wrestling tag team, see Bad Intentions (professional wrestling).

"Bad Intentions" is a single by American rapper Dr. Dre, featuring vocals from fellow rapper Knoc-turn'al, recorded for and taken from the soundtrack to the film The Wash. The song was produced by Mahogany Music and co-produced by Dre himself. It contains a sample from "Hollywood Hot" by Eleventh Hour. The single was released in November 2001 .^[1] The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number four, staying in the charts for sixteen weeks.^[2] The music video for "Bad Intentions" depicts Dr. Dre and Knoc-turn'al filming a fictional music video at a burlesque house named "Bad Intentions". Rapper Jay-Z also used the beat as a diss towards fellow rapper Nas during their feud. The video features a cameo appearance from comedian Tommy Davidson.

"Bad Intentions"
Single by Dr. Dre featuring Knoc-turn'al
from the album The Wash
Released	November 2001[1]
Recorded	2001
Genre	West Coast hip hop
Length	3:01
Label	Aftermath Doggystyle Interscope
Songwriter(s)	R. Harbor E. Mollet I. Leeper
Producer(s)	Mahogany Music Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre singles chronology
"The Watcher" (2001) "Bad Intentions" (2001) "The Knoc" (2002)
Knoc-turn'al singles chronology
"The Watcher" (2001) "Bad Intentions" (2001) "The Knoc" (2002)

Track listing

• CD single^[3]

1. "Bad Intentions" - 3:02
2. "The Watcher" - 3:28
3. "The Next Episode" (featuring Snoop Dogg) - 2:42
4. "Bad Intentions" (Music Video)

• German CD single^[4]

1. "Bad Intentions" - 3:02
2. "Bad Intentions" (Instrumental) - 3:01
3. "The Watcher" - 3:28
4. "Bad Intentions" (Music Video)

• 12" vinyl^[5]

1. "Bad Intentions" (Clean Version) - 3:02
2. "Bad Intentions" (LP Version) - 3:02
3. "Bad Intentions" (Instrumental) - 3:01
4. "Bad Intentions" (Acapella) - 3:01

Charts

Chart (2001–02)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6]	30
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7]	30
France (SNEP)[8]	45
Germany (GfK)[9]	75
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10]	47
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11]	26
UK Singles (OCC)[12]	4
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[13]	6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14]	33