Cross Me

"Cross Me" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran featuring American rappers Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock. It released on 24 May 2019 through Atlantic Records as the second single from the former's compilation album, No.6 Collaborations Project (2019).^[2][3]

"Cross Me"
Single by Ed Sheeran featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock
from the album No.6 Collaborations Project
Released	24 May 2019 (2019-05-24)
Genre	Pop[1] R&B alternative R&B
Length	3:26
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Ed Sheeran Chancellor Bennett Rakim Allen Fred Again
Producer(s)	Fred Again
Ed Sheeran singles chronology
"I Don't Care" (2019) "Cross Me" (2019) "Beautiful People" (2019)
Chance the Rapper singles chronology
"Groceries" (2019) "Cross Me" (2019) "Bad Idea" (2019)
PnB Rock singles chronology
"I Like Girls" (2019) "Cross Me" (2019) "Leave Em Alone" (2019)
Music video
"Cross Me" on YouTube

Background and promotion

Ed Sheeran revealed the song name on 20 May 2019, crossing out the two featured artists' names, challenging fans to guess who they were. He hinted at the featured artists by wearing a Chance the Rapper hat and a PnB Rock backpack.^[4][5] He also gave a clue of the release date by stating that he had "more new stuff" coming soon.^[6]

PnB Rock's vocals are included via sampling of his song "Pressure" from the album Catch These Vibes, specifically from the audiotape of a 2017 XXL video in which he gave a freestyled performance of "Pressure".^[7] A music video focusing on the lyrics was released on 21 June 2019.^[8]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[9]

• Ed Sheeran – lead vocals, writer
• Chance the Rapper – featured vocals, writer
• PnB Rock – featured vocals, writer
• Fred Again – backing vocals, producer, writer, programming, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, engineering
• PARISI – synthesizers, designing
• Gabe Jaskowiak – recording
• Manny Marroquin – mixing
• Chris Galland – mix engineering
• Robin Florent – assistant mix engineering
• Scott Desmarais – assistant mix engineering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2019) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[10] 5 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] 18 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] 1 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[13] 1 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 12 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[15] 14 Denmark (Tracklisten)[16] 9 Estonia (Eesti Ekspress)[17] 6 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[18] 8 France (SNEP)[19] 86 Germany (GfK)[20] 23 Hungary (Single Top 40)[21] 12 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[22] 6 Ireland (IRMA)[23] 6 Italy (FIMI)[24] 45 Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)[25] 69 Latvia (LAIPA)[26] 5 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[27] 3 Lithuania (AGATA)[28] 9 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[29] 30 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[30] 37 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[31] 6 Norway (VG-lista)[32] 15 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[33] 41 Portugal (AFP)[34] 30 Romania (Airplay 100)[35] 80 Scotland (OCC)[36] 11 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[37] 13 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[38] 9 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[39] 76 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[40] 13 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 21 UK Singles (OCC)[42] 4 US Billboard Hot 100[43] 25 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[44] 33 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[45] 34 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[46] 14 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[47] 15 US Rolling Stone Top 100[48] 17

Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position Australia (ARIA)[49] 55 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[50] 83 Denmark (Tracklisten)[51] 51 Latvia (LAIPA)[52] 66 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[53] 44

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[54]	3× Platinum	210,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[55]	Gold	15,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[56]	3× Platinum	240,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[57]	Platinum	90,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[58]	2× Platinum	60,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[59]	Platinum	50,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[60]	Gold	5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[61]	Platinum	600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[62]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	24 May 2019	Digital download streaming	Atlantic	[9]
United Kingdom	25 May 2019	Contemporary hit radio		[63]
United States	8 June 2019			[64]