"Unforgettable" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring fellow American rapper and singer Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd. It was released by Epic and Bad Boy Records on April 7, 2017, as the joint-lead single from the former's second studio album Jungle Rules (2017), along with "No Pressure" (featuring Future). Produced by Jaegen, 1Mind, C.P Dubb, and Mike Will Made It, the song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it French Montana's highest-charting song and first as a lead artist to peak within the chart's top ten, and Swae Lee's first song to do so as a solo artist. Its accompanying music video has received over 1.8 billion views on YouTube as of February, 2026. In 2024, "Unforgettable" became the most-streamed song to come out of New York.
"Unforgettable" has reached the top 10 in 15 countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lebanon, Norway, Scotland, and Spain.
With this song, French Montana became the first African-born artist to have a diamond certified song.
Background According to Mac Sutphin, one-third of 1Mind, the song was initially produced for Drake during recording for Drake's fourth album Views (2016). Sutphin also alleged he did not know of French Montana and Swae Lee's involvement on the song until French Montana premiered the song on November 9, 2016, coinciding with French Montana's 32nd birthday. This version featured a guest appearance from Jeremih.
The song was later re-mixed and mastered, with Jeremih's contributions removed, for its release as a single on April 7, 2017, alongside "No Pressure" featuring Future. After the release of "Unforgettable," streaming platforms updated the song to include production credits from Jaegen, C.P Dubb, and Mike Will Made It. The song has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as well as platinum or multi-platinum in over 16 countries.
Composition "Unforgettable" is a dancehall and hip hop song. According to the sheet music published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of G♯ minor with a tempo of 98 beats per minute.The Theorist "Unforgettable" Sheet Music in G# Minor Produced by Jaegan. musicnotes.com
Music video The song's accompanying music video premiered on April 13, 2017, on French Montana's Vevo account on YouTube. The video was shot in Kampala, Uganda. It was directed by French Montana and Spiff TV and includes Ugandan young dance group Triplets Ghetto Kids. As of August 2026, the video has over 1.9 billion views on YouTube.
Remixes and cover versions
A version featuring Swae Lee with an additional verse by his brother Slim Jxmmi, the other member of Rae Sremmurd, was released on May 26, 2017.
On June 26, 2017, a Spanish version performed by Colombian singer J Balvin was released.
Another freestyle turned cover features late American rapper, PnB Rock.
There is also a remix (as well as an acoustic version) featuring American singer Mariah Carey.
Use in media The song is featured in an episode of Grown-ish.
The song was performed by 16-year-old Zhavia on the first episode of the Fox series The Four: Battle for Stardom, winning against Elanese, and dethroning her from one of the four seats.
Track listing Digital download "Unforgettable" (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:53 "Unforgettable" (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:53
J Hus & Jae5 Remix "Unforgettable" (J Hus & Jae5 Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:46
Major Lazer Remix "Unforgettable" (Major Lazer Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:16
Latin Remix "Unforgettable" (with J Balvin) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:34 "Unforgettable" (with J Balvin) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:34
Tiësto & Dzeko's AFTR:HRS Remix "Unforgettable" (Tiësto & Dzeko's AFTR:HRS Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:40
Mariah Carey Remix "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:53 "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:53 "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (Acoustic) (featuring Swae Lee) – 4:04 "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (Acoustic) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 4:04
Slushii Remix "Unforgettable" (Slushii Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:07 "Unforgettable" (Slushii Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:07
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2017–2018) Peak position Australia Urban (ARIA) 1 Colombia (National-Report) 53 Costa Rica (Monitor Latino) 12 Italy (FIMI) 67 Latvia Streaming (DigiTop100) 27 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) 16 Panama Airplay (Monitor Latino) 14 Paraguay Airplay (Monitor Latino) 9 Philippines (Philippine Hot 100) 62 Romania TV Airplay (Media Forest) 7 Slovenia Airplay (SloTop50) 50 Chart (2024) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (2017) Position Australia (ARIA) 21 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) 16 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 64 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) 42 Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) 168 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 5 Denmark (Tracklisten) 9 France (SNEP) 10 Germany (Official German Charts) 9 Hungary (Stream Top 40) 33 Israel (Media Forest) 36 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 39 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 11 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 12 Portugal (AFP) 3 Romania (Airplay 100) 45 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 11 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 18 UK Singles (OCC) 4 US Billboard Hot 100 15 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard) 21 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 5 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 37 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 1
Chart (2018) Position Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 55 France (SNEP) 139 Portugal (AFP) 64 UK Singles (OCC) 73
Chart (2024) Position Global 200 (Billboard) 152
Decade-end charts Chart (2010–2019) Position Germany (Official German Charts) 48 UK Singles (OCC) 26 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 49
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Version Label(s) Various April 7, 2017 Digital download Original United States April 18, 2017 Rhythmic contemporary Various June 9, 2017 Digital download J Hus & Jae5 Remix Major Lazer Remix August 2, 2017 Latin Remix Italy August 18, 2017 Contemporary hit radio Original Sony Various August 25, 2017 Digital download Mariah Carey Remix Mariah Carey Acoustic Remix Tiësto vs. Dzeko AFTR:HRS remix September 8, 2017 Slushii Remix
See also List of highest-certified singles in Australia
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