Exposing Me (remix)
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| "Exposing Me (Remix)" | ||||
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| Single by FBG Duck featuring Rooga | ||||
| Released | March 13, 2019[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Genre | Chicago drill | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | RECORDS, LLC[2] | |||
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Exposing Me (Remix) is a song by American rapper FBG Duck, featuring his cousin, fellow Chicago rapper Rooga. A diss track in the Chicago drill subgenre, It was first released as a music video on February 4, 2019, before being released for digital download and streaming on March 13, 2019, by RECORDS, LLC. The track is a diss track and a remix of the song "Exposing Me" by rival Chicago rappers Memo600 and King Von, which was released a month prior.
Produced by Steven Chea and Will Hansford, the song utilizes an instrumental that samples the 2015 Hindi-language song "Sanam Re" by Mithoon and Arijit Singh The remix was a direct response within a highly publicized gang feud between FBG's Tookaville-affiliated Gangster Disciples and King Von's O'Block-affiliated Black Disciples, the song is noted for its aggression and direct lyrical taunts aimed at rival gang members, including references to several deceased individuals. Its music video, directed by Billy Kauck, premiered on February 4, 2019, and has amassed over 59 million views on YouTube. The track is considered a landmark diss song in the drill genre and became central to the posthumous narrative of FBG Duck, whose 2020 murder was linked by federal prosecutors to the gang rivalries intensified by his music.
Background and release
[edit]The song originated from a well-documented and violent feud between two factions of Chicago street gangs: the Gangster Disciples, with which FBG Duck's Fly Boy Gang was affiliated, and the Black Disciples, represented by rappers like King Von and affiliates of Only the Family (OTF).[4][2]
In 2018, Memo600 released the original "Exposing Me". On January 9, 2019, a remix featuring King Von dropped and gained significant traction. In their version, Von and Memo600 directed insults at FBG Duck’s allies and deceased members of rival sets.[5] In response, FBG Duck and Rooga recorded this official remix, releasing it commercially on March 13, 2019.[6][1]
Writing and production
[edit]Lyrics and themes
[edit]"Exposing Me (Remix)" embodies the confrontational diss-track tradition of drill. The lyrics directly address the feud with O'Block, calling out rivals by name and asserting credibility on the streets.[4][3][2] The lyrics are structured as a series of direct and indirect insults, threats, and taunts aimed at rival gang members, primarily from O'Block and the "600" set. Both FBG Duck and Rooga employ an aggressive, confrontational delivery. The song is notable for its specificity, name-dropping numerous individuals, both living and deceased, which is a common but highly inflammatory practice in Chicago drill.[7] FBG Duck starts off the lyrics with listing deceased people:
"Fuck around and slide through the O, like I'm from the O Let off 23 then 7 more, that's how I come for bro T. Roy ain't get shot inside his head but he ain't make it though They got so many dead niggas, bitch I don't know who to smoke"
and then Rooga says his line calling out the Black Disciples members:[7]
l'on't know who to smoke, but I'll take Lil Boo to go
l can see him through the smoke..
Tweakin' off the mids, I think Lil Steve comin' through the floor
Composition and samples
[edit]The beat, by Steven Chea and Will Hansford, centers on the haunting vocal sample of "Sanam Re" from Mithoon’s 2016 Hindi ballad. Heavy 808s, rapid hi-hats, and an ominous melody frame the track, typical of Chicago drill. The tempo is approximately 153 BPM in C♯ major.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The blog "Across The Culture" analyzed the phenomenon, describing the remix as "ruthless" for both co-opting a rival's song and significantly increasing the intensity of the disses. The publication noted how the remix model turned the conflict into a spectator sport for fans, who would leave thousands of comments championing their preferred side.[7]
Commercial performance
[edit]Its YouTube view count exceeds 59 million, and on Spotify it has over 20.4 million streams.[2]
Impact and legacy
[edit]The song is widely regarded by fans and commentators as one of the most effective and "disrespectful" diss tracks in the genre's history, primarily due to its aggressive tone and the real-world violence to which it was connected.[7] The beat itself, originating from "Sanam Re," became a global drill staple, later used by artists like CJ for his hit "Whoopty," as well as artists in the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.[8]
Controversies and Feuds
[edit]"Exposing Me (Remix)" was a major escalation in the violent, real-world conflict between the Fly Boy Gang (FBG), a set of the Gangster Disciples from Tookaville, and O'Block, a set of the Black Disciples from Parkway Garden Homes.[9] The song's graphic taunts and direct name-dropping of deceased rivals inflamed tensions that had been simmering for years.
The track's release directly contributed to the circumstances that led to FBG Duck's murder. During the 2023 federal trial of his killers, prosecutors argued that the murder was a premeditated act of racketeering committed to enhance the status and reputation of the O'Block enterprise.[10] They presented evidence that diss tracks, including "Exposing Me (Remix)" and FBG Duck's later song "Dead Bitches," fueled the violence. Federal investigators noted that a bounty of up to $100,000 had been placed on FBG Duck's life by O'Block members.[11]
On January 17, 2024, five members of O'Block—Charles Liggins ("C-Murda"), Kenneth Roberson ("Kenny Mac"), Tacarlos Offerd ("Los"), Christopher Thomas ("C-Thang"), and Marcus Smart ("Muwop")—were convicted of murder in aid of racketeering for the killing of FBG Duck.[12] The conviction transformed the song from a piece of subcultural art into a key piece of motive evidence in a federal criminal case. In October 2024, FBG Duck's mother, LaSheena Weekly, filed a wrongful death lawsuit implicating the estates of King Von and Lil Durk, alleging their role in promoting the gang conflict that led to her son's murder.[13]
Credits and Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Apple Music and YouTube.[14][3]
- FBG Duck (Carlton Weekly) – lead vocals, songwriter
- Rooga (Denzel Charles) – featured vocals, songwriter
- Steven Chea – producer, songwriter
- Will Hansford – producer, songwriter
- Mithoon – songwriter (sample credit for "Sanam Re")
- Billy Kauck – music video director[15]
Track listing
[edit]Digital single
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Exposing Me (Remix)" | FBG Duck featuring Rooga | 3:01 |
Release History
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | February 4, 2019 | Music video (]) | Clout Boyz Entertainment |
| Worldwide | March 13, 2019 | ], streaming | RECORDS, Columbia |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Exposing Me Remix (feat. Rooga) - Single - Album by FBG Duck". Apple Music. March 13, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Exposing Me Remix". YouTube. March 13, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
Provided to YouTube by Records/Columbia. Exposing Me Remix · FBG Duck · Rooga. ℗ 2019 RECORDS, LLC
- ^ a b c d e "Exposing Me Remix (feat. Rooga) – Song by FBG Duck". Apple Music. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
Composition & Lyrics: Carlton Weekly, Steven Chea, Will Hansford, Mithoon
- ^ a b Tom Schuba (November 20, 2023). "Entertainment or evidence of criminal enterprise? Drill rap, King Von take center stage in FBG Duck murder trial". Chicago Sun‑Times. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Tom Breihan (December 9, 2020). "CJ's "Whoopty" And The Mainstreaming Of Drill". Stereogum. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Aron A. (January 22, 2021). "From King Von's "Exposin Me" To CJ's "Whoopty": A Hindi Love Song Turned Drill Beat". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Tsadwa, Zander (June 28, 2019). ""War" and "Exposing Me": When Drill Music Is Too Real For You". Across The Culture. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
HNHHBeatwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Gang violence on the digital street: Case study of a South Side Chicago gang member's Twitter communication" (PDF). University of Pennsylvania New Media & Society. 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "6 O-Block street gang members convicted in 2020 Gold Coast shooting death of Chicago rapper FBG Duck". ABC7 Chicago. January 17, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
FBGDuckWikiwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "6 alleged gang members convicted of killing Chicago rapper FBG Duck in 2020". CityNews Kitchener. January 18, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "FBG Duck's mom sues Lil Durk, King Von's estate over brazen killing of son". NBC Chicago. October 10, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Exposing Me Remix",], Records/Columbia, March 12, 2019,(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaTL9GM6HvI), access-date=July 29, 2025.
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External links
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- Official music video on YouTube on YouTube
- Lyrics of this song at Genius
- Exposing Me (Remix) on Apple Music at MusicBrainz (list of releases)