"Mathematical Disrespect" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Lil Mabu, released on May 4, 2023, as the fourth single from his second mixtape, Young Genius (2024). It is considered his breakout single, having gained attention on the video-sharing platform TikTok, and is his first charting song, peaking at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
| "Mathematical Disrespect" | ||||
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| Single by Lil Mabu | ||||
| from the album Young Genius | ||||
| Released | May 4, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Drill | |||
| Length | 1:28 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Matthew DeLuca | |||
| Producer(s) | Hemz | |||
| Lil Mabu singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mathematical Disrespect" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Self-released on May 4, 2023, the song was used in nearly 80,000 clips on TikTok, which has been instrumental in its rise to popularity.[1][2] According to Luminate, it amassed 7.2 million official streams in the United States in the May 5-11 tracking week.[1]
Composition edit
In the song, Lil Mabu mentions being an independent artist[1] and raps about how he lies in his songs, which he addresses to the NYPD. At one point, he references the web-based game Wordle.[2] The track closes with him singing, "I invested money in myself and it paid / I can't take a break 'til Mabu is a household name".[1]
Music video edit
The song's official music video was released on May 18, 2023. It was directed by JordieDotCom and co-directed by Mabu himself. It shows Mabu rapping in various settings, including an office and in front of a police station. As of May 2024, it has received over 12 million views.
Charts edit
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 21 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[4] | 6 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 21 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 78 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 26 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[8] | 83 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 78 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 23 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 27 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[12] | 3 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[13] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 47 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 13 |
References edit
- ^ a b c d Zellner, Xander (May 16, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: 'Mathematical Disrespect' Equals Chart Debut for Lil Mabu". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Cowen, Trace William (May 17, 2023). "A Rich, White, Drill Rapper From the Upper East Side Named Lil Mabu Has a Charting Hit With "Mathematical Disrespect"". Complex. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "2023 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Mabu – Mathematical Disrespect" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.