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2021 single by DaBaby From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Ball If I Want To" is a song by American rapper DaBaby, released on June 18, 2021, with an accompanying music video. It was produced by D.A. Got That Dope.[1]
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Background
The song was first previewed in a promotional video of DaBaby's performances at the Hard Rock Stadium on May 28 and 29, 2021.[2] On June 17, he announced a "big surprise" at midnight in an Instagram video, before releasing the song.[3]
Composition
On the track, DaBaby talks about doing what he wants; in the chorus, he raps: "Bitch, it ain't even my birthday but I can ball if I want to (Ball) / Pull up, foreign cars if I want to (Skrr) / Hop out that bitch with that iron in my jumpsuit (Go)/ Just do what I say and I love you (Okay?)"[2][4] He raps about the poverty he has escaped and the current riches of his life, including private jets and sex.[5] The instrumental of the song features an echoing choral sample.[6]
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Critical reception
Tom Breihan of Stereogum called the song a "raunchy two-minute rap attack".[5] Glenn Rowley of Consequence writes that in the "braggadocios" track, DaBaby "unapologetically flexes".[6]
Music video
The music video, directed by DaBaby himself, finds him leading a high school student body through a wild library study hall, a food fight in the cafeteria, a game of Twister and to the outdoor basketball courts.[6][7][8] A cheerleading squad is seen twerking in the classroom, and at the basketball courts, a giant diapered baby mascot dances.[8][9][10]
Live performances
DaBaby performed the song at the BET Awards 2021.[11]
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