H.Y.B.
by J. Cole (featuring Central Cee)

Album: Might Delete Later (2024)
Charted: 29 35
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Songfacts®:

  • "H.Y.B." is a song recorded by J. Cole for his mixtape Might Delete Later. It features his Dreamville homie Bas and UK spitter Central Cee.
  • The song is all about going from broke to balling, flaunting that new money with designer drip, expensive rides, and the freedom to indulge their desires. Classic rags-to-riches story, hip-hop style.
  • The title comes from Bas' chorus. It stands for "hide your bitch," a common boast in hip-hop, implying that they're so attractive that other men should be worried about their wives.
  • Australian production duo FnZ, comprising Michael "Finatik" Mulé and Isaac "Zac" Deboni, created the beat. Their other credits include The Kid Laroi's "Stay," Chloe's "Have Mercy" and Drake's "First Person Shooter."

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