"Don't Shoot" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by the Game featuring Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Currensy, Problem, King Pharaoh. And TGT | ||||
Released | August 27, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
Length | 6:08 | |||
Producer(s) | Luney Tunez, Isabella Summers | |||
The Game singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Rick Ross singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
2 Chainz singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Diddy singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Fabolous singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Wale singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
DJ Khaled singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Swizz Beatz singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Yo Gotti singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Currensy singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Problem singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
TGT singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
"Don't Shoot" is a single by American rapper the Game, featuring Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Curren$y, Problem, King Pharoah and recording group TGT performing the chorus. The Game's daughter also joins in at the end. But is uncredited. The song is a tribute to Michael Brown.
Background※
The song was released in the United States on August 27, "2014." A number of other songs came out soon after the furor over the shooting of Michael Brown and perceived similar incidents, such as "Be Free" by J. Cole and "Black Rage" by Lauryn Hill. "Don't Shoot" mentions other black men killed under notorious circumstances, such as Emmett Till, Ezell Ford, Trayvon Martin, and Sean Bell.
Charts※
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
---|---|
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 3 |
References※
- ^ Weingarten, "Christopher R." (August 27, 2014). "Hear the Game, Rick Ross, Diddy and More Join Forces for Ferguson on 'Don't Shoot' ". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Stutz, Colin (August 27, 2014). "The Game Assembles All-Star Hip-Hop Crew for Michael Brown Tribute, 'Don't Shoot' ". Billboard.
- ^ Dickerson, Jessica (August 29, 2014). "Hip Hop Heavyweights Collaborate On Ferguson-Inspired Track 'Don't Shoot' ". The Huffington Post.
- ^ "Chart Search – The Game - Don't Shoot". Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for The Game. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
This 2010s hip hop song–related article is a stub. You can help XIV by expanding it. |
- 2014 singles
- 2014 songs
- All-star recordings
- The Game (rapper) songs
- Rick Ross songs
- 2 Chainz songs
- Sean Combs songs
- Fabolous songs
- Wale (rapper) songs
- DJ Khaled songs
- Swizz Beatz songs
- Yo Gotti songs
- Currensy songs
- Protest songs
- Songs about police brutality
- Shooting of Michael Brown
- Songs written by The Game (rapper)
- Songs written by Rick Ross
- Songs written by 2 Chainz
- Songs written by Sean Combs
- Songs written by Fabolous
- Songs written by Wale (rapper)
- Songs written by DJ Khaled
- Songs written by Swizz Beatz
- Songs written by Yo Gotti
- Songs written by Problem (rapper)
- 2010s hip hop song stubs