Tell_Me_Why_(The_Kid_Laroi_song)

Tell Me Why (The Kid Laroi song)

Tell Me Why (The Kid Laroi song)

2020 single by the Kid Laroi

"Tell Me Why" (stylised in all caps) is a song by Australian rapper the Kid Laroi, released on 17 July 2020 as the second single from his debut mixtape F*ck Love (2020). An accompanying music video was released on the same day. The song was produced by OkTanner, Pharaoh Vice, Rio Leyva, Taz Taylor and MJNichols, and is a tribute to American rapper Juice Wrld.[1]

Quick Facts Single by the Kid Laroi, from the album F*ck Love ...

Composition

In the song, the Kid Laroi sings about his heartbreak of losing his friend and mentor, fellow rapper Juice Wrld, who died in December 2019. In emotional distress, he looks for answers and asks, "Tell me why, tell me why it's so hard to say goodbye" and "Watch all of my idols die, right in front of my eyes".[2]

Charts

More information Chart (2020), Peak position ...

Certifications

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References

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    James Young, David (17 July 2020). "The Kid Laroi shares Juice WRLD tribute 'Tell Me Why'". NME Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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    Sharpe, Lynn (17 July 2020). "The Kid LAROI mourns his late friend Juice WRLD on "Tell Me Why"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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    "The Kid Laroi – Tell Me Why". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
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    "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 August 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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    "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Kid Laroi". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
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    "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of August 1, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
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    "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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    "Canadian single certifications – The Kid Laroi – Tell Me Why". Music Canada. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
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    "American single certifications – The Kid Laroi – Tell Me Why". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
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