Dead Man Walking (Brent Faiyaz song)

"Dead Man Walking" is a song by American singer Brent Faiyaz. It was released on September 18, 2020 through Lost Kids, Venice Music, and Stem Disintermedia as the lead single from his sophomore studio album Wasteland (2022). The song was written by Faiyaz alongside its co-producers, Lil Rece, Dpat, and Jordan Ware. The lyrics are centered on living carefree while also displaying a philosophy of Faiyaz's life.

Upon its release, "Dead Man Walking" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Commercially, it would claim a top ten placement among multiple charts including the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. It would peak at number 43 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and receive a 3× platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). While also placing within the top twenty in markets such as the United Kingdom.