"Black & White" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld. It was released on May 23, 2018, as the sixth track from his debut studio album Goodbye & Good Riddance.[2]
"Black & White" | |
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Song by Juice Wrld | |
from the album Goodbye & Good Riddance | |
Released | May 23, 2018 |
Recorded | 2017–2018 |
Length | 3:06 |
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"Black & White" on YouTube |
Composition
edit"Black & White" continues the theme of Goodbye & Good Riddance with an ode to codeine, cocaine, and other addicting drugs.[2]
The track has been used as an anthem to end racism.[2]
Music video
editThe music video was released on October 3, 2018. The video follows Juice Wrld as he parties nonstop with his friends in a luxurious mansion. Eventually, the rapper passes away in the video and visits his own memorial.[3] The video was directed by R.J. Sanchez and has 164 million views as of September 24 2021.[4]
Charts
editChart (2018) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] [failed verification] |
8 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[7] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[9] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ "Goodbye & Good Riddance by Juice Wrld". Tidal. May 23, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Juice WRLD – Black & White". Genius. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ Haffenden, Dayna (October 4, 2018). "Juice Wrld "Black & White" Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Juice WRLD's "Black & White" Video: Watch It Here". Highsnobiety. October 5, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Juice Wrld Chart History (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2020. [dead link ]
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Juice Wrld – Black & White". Music Canada. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Juice Wrld – Black & White". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Juice Wrld – Black & White". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 23, 2023.