Mona Lisa (Lil Wayne song)
"Mona Lisa" | |
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Song by Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar | |
from the album Tha Carter V | |
Released | September 28, 2018 |
Length | 5:24 |
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Producer(s) |
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"Mona Lisa" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar. It was released on September 28, 2018, as the eighth track off of Wayne's album Tha Carter V.
Background[]
Infamous, the producer of the track, began work on it in 2014.[1] He considered leaking the track after a few years, but refrained from the action when he heard Tha Carter V was being released.[2] Former pharma CEO and convicted felon Martin Shkreli shared part of the song in 2017 on streaming app Periscope.[3]
Composition[]
The track has the longest duration out of any track on the album, with a length of 5:24.[4]
Lyrics[]
On the track, Wayne talks about a woman who sets men up to be robbed by him, while Kendrick talks about a woman he doesn't trust in a relationship.[3]
Critical reception[]
The track received critical acclaim. Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the track a "lyrical onslaught", and said that Wayne and Kendrick had "slick flows & witty metaphors".[5] Israel Daramola of Spin called the track a "fascinating story of deceit and lust".[6]
Commercial performance[]
The track debuted at number two behind Maroon 5 and Cardi B's "Girls Like You" on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting song from the album.[7]
Charts[]
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[8] | 42 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 7 |
Lithuania (AGATA)[10] | 26 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] | 39 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] | 36 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] | 21 |
US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 2 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[17] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "Infamous Breaks Down the Making of Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar's "Mona Lisa"". DJBooth. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ ""Mona Lisa" Producer Considered Leaking Lil Wayne and Kendrick Collab". Complex. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne Spin A Tale Of Robbery & Deceptive Women On "Mona Lisa"". Genius. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Here Are the Lyrics to Lil Wayne's 'Mona Lisa,' Feat. Kendrick Lamar". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Joins Lil Wayne On "Mona Lisa" Off "Tha Carter V"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar Explore the Art of Storytelling on the Frustrating but Compelling "Mona Lisa"". Spin. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Becomes The First Artist In History To Debut Two Songs In The Top 5 Of The Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Genius. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #493". auspOp. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "2018 40-os SAVAITĖS (rugsėjo 28 d. – spalio 4 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 5, 2018. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne". swisscharts.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "LIL WAYNE | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Wayne – Mona Lisa". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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