Cut U Off

"Cut U Off" is a song by American rappers Joyner Lucas and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on June 9, 2023, as the second single from the former's second studio album Not Now I'm Busy (2024). It was produced by Leo Son and Storm. The song marks the first collaboration between Joyner Lucas and NBA YoungBoy.

"Cut U Off"
Single by Joyner Lucas and YoungBoy Never Broke Again
from the album Not Now I'm Busy
Released	June 9, 2023
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	3:23
Label	Twenty Nine The Orchard
Songwriter(s)	Gary Lucas Jr. Kentrell DeSean Gaulden Leo Edward Son Donna Harkness
Producer(s)	Leo Son Storm
Joyner Lucas singles chronology
"What's That?" (2023) "Cut U Off" (2023) "Broski" (2023)
YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology
"Won't Back Down" (2023) "Cut U Off" (2023) "Project Walls" (2023)

Composition

Joyner Lucas raps the first verse, followed by both rappers delivering the hook. In his verse, Joyner raps, "Rather not associate with suckers, we don't need no ties, sick of niggas acting like they motherfuckin' sneaker size", referring to removing fake friends from his life and maintaining his peace.^[1] In the second verse, YoungBoy's aggressive lyrics are directed toward the shady women in his life, rapping, "She leave out, know they entering in a minute / She don't like me, I know she just want to get it / Had to kick the bitch out for playing with me".^[2]

Critical reception

Lavender Alexandria of HotNewHipHop praised the collaboration, writing "'Cut U Off' starts lowkey and gives both artists the chance to flex their lyrical game. Once the beat drops though it becomes a high-energy banger. Surprisingly, Youngboy morphs his sound quite a bit to blend in with Joyner's energy and the results are great."^[3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Cut U Off"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4]	27