Gangstas (song)
| "Gangstas" | |
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| Song by Pop Smoke | |
| from the album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | |
| Released | July 3, 2020 |
| Genre | Trap |
| Length | 2:40 |
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"Gangstas" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke from his posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020), released through Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The song was written by Pop Smoke, alongside its producers, CashMoneyAP and Swirv. A trap and R&B song, its lyrics reflect on Pop Smoke claiming to be the King of New York and expressing his dislike for fellow American rapper 6ix9ine.
Upon its release, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many comparing Pop Smoke's vocals to those of 50 Cent and saying it has G-Unit vibes. Commercially, the song reached number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while peaking within the top 30 in Switzerland and peaking within the top 20 in Canada. The song also charted in Australia, France, and Sweden, and was certified Gold in France, Italy, and Poland and Silver in the United Kingdom.