Legends (Quavo and Lil Baby song)
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| Single by Quavo and Lil Baby | ||||
| Released | April 11, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
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"Legends" is a single by American rappers Quavo and Lil Baby, released on April 11, 2025. It was produced by Wheezy and ATL Jacob.
Composition
[edit]"Legends" is a trap song.[1][2][3] It contains a midtempo beat[2] with an "ominous" organ and rattling snare.[1] Lyrically, the rappers reflect on their respective journeys to success, including their pain and perseverance along the way.[4][5][6] They also boast their material rewards, including money, clothes, cars and women,[1] as well as their legacy in modern hip-hop.[5][6] Lil Baby begins the song with his verse,[7] recounting his determination to always succeed despite distractions.[4] Quavo performs the next verse[7] in his signature melodic delivery,[6] in which he hints at troubles in his past and celebrates having achieved dreams that once seemed to be unreachable.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Armon Sadler of Vibe wrote "Baby's verse is fine, and Huncho delivered his occasional strong performance, but there's something about the song that feels a bit empty. Nonetheless, it is nice to see bygones be bygones. If they have more music coming, this song doesn’t make anyone less excited about it. However, in a rap space that is craving people to step up, 'Legends' isn't going to get it done. It does cement them as two of Atlanta's stars, but that is something that has already long been known."[2] Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop wrote "'Legends' is a fittingly woozy but slick trap cut that lets each Georgia MC take things easy or speedy with their flows, switching things up here and there for melodic accents and more straightforward verses. It's great to hear these two on wax together again, and hopefully it won't be their last team-up."[3]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Hidji, it opens with the rappers in a garage filled with luxury cars,[5][6][8] including Lamborghinis, Mercedes-Benz G-Classes and a yellow Rolls Royce Phantom.[8] The clip follows with them racing in sports cars through the streets of Atlanta at night[1][5][6][8] and partying on yachts.[5][6] Quavo is also seen at the pool and shows off his chains. Throughout the video, the rappers are surrounded by many women.[8]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 23 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Williams, Aaron (April 11, 2025). "Quavo's Luxurious 'Legends' Video Gets Back To Basics With Lil Baby". Uproxx. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (April 11, 2025). "Quavo, Lil Baby, Lola Brooke, Sheck Wes, And More New Hip-Hop Music To Channel Your Energy". Vibe. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Nevares, Gabriel Bras (April 12, 2025). "Quavo & Lil Baby Become "Legends" On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c Paul, Bryson "Boom" (April 11, 2025). "Quavo & Lil Baby Bury The Hatchet To Become "Legends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Zemler, Emily (April 11, 2025). "Hear Quavo, Lil Baby Team Up on High-Rolling Single 'Legends'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Grant, Shawn (April 11, 2025). "Quavo and Lil Baby Link Up for Triumphant New Single "Legends"". The Source. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Bernstein, Elaina (April 11, 2025). "Quavo and Lil Baby Link Up on "Legends"". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Morton, Devin (April 11, 2025). "Quavo & Lil Baby Get Flashy In Music Video For "Legends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Quavo Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Quavo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2025.