"Rule the World" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande, released as the second single from the former's fifth studio album Rap or Go to the League on March 19, 2019. It samples "Why Don't We Fall in Love" by Amerie. It is Epps' and Grande's second collaboration, following the remix of "7 Rings", from Grande's fifth studio album, Thank U, Next (2019). It was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video in 2019.
Background
In January 2019, Grande released the single "7 Rings" from her fifth studio album Thank U, Next (2019). 2 Chainz pointed out the song's similarity to his own 2011 track "Spend It". The music video for "7 Rings" was also accused of stealing 2 Chainz's pink trap aesthetics used to promote Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017).
Later in the month, 2 Chainz and Grande met in person to squash the dispute. The meeting went well, ending with 2 Chainz recording the official remix to "7 Rings" and Grande providing featured vocals for "Rule the World".
Music video A music video for "Rule the World" was released on March 11, 2019. The video, directed by Sebastian Sdaigui, features 2 Chainz and Grande at a luxurious 1920s club, singing the song alongside a band.
Commercial performance Though met with critical acclaim, often being referred to as "R&B perfection", "Rule the World" debuted at number 94 on the Hot 100 following the release of the parent album, the only charting track of the LP. The song fell off the chart the following week but later re-entered the chart at number 98 in late May, spending a second week there.
Live performances 2 Chainz first performed "Rule the World" alongside Grande on March 20, 2019 during her Sweetener World TourWatch Ariana Grande and 2 Chainz perform "Rule The World" in Boston in Boston, MA. 2 Chainz performed the song live on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in April 2019.2 Chainz Brings "NCAA" & "Rule The World" To Jimmy Kimmel Live In May 2019, 2 Chainz performed the song alongside Amerie on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.2 Chainz and Amerie Perform 'Rule the World' on 'Ellen'2 Chainz Recruits Amerie to Power 'Rule the World' Performance On 'Ellen': Watch
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.Rap Or Go To The League / 2 Chainz – TIDAL 2 Chainz – vocals, songwriter Ariana Grande – vocals Robert Watson – songwriter Racquelle Anteola – songwriter Moore Ray III – songwriter Christopher Michael Brown – songwriter Lerron Carson – songwriter Richard Harrison – songwriter Cardiak – producer, songwriter Hitmaka – producer, songwriter Paul Cabbin – producer Rob Holladay – additional producer Billy Hickey – recording engineer, studio personnel Nolan Presley – recording engineer, studio personnel Finis "KY" White – mixer, studio personnel Serban Ghenea – mixer, studio personnel
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2019) Peakposition Israel (Media Forest TV Airplay) 6 Lithuania (AGATA) 47 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 11
Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position US Rhythmic (Billboard) 38
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Rule the World" Region Date Format Label United States March 19, 2019 Rhythmic contemporary Def Jam
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