"Lemon Pepper Freestyle" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring vocals from American rapper Rick Ross. It was released as the third out of three tracks from Drake's fourth extended play, Scary Hours 2, through Republic Records and OVO Sound, on March 5, 2021. The two artists wrote the song alongside Boi-1da, Coco O., and Robin Hannibal, while it was produced by Boi-1da and Austin Powerz with uncredited co-production from FnZ and Keanu Beats. It contains a sample from "Pressure" by Quadron.
Background Before the song was released, Drake and Rick Ross had over fifteen collaborations, including two 2019 singles: "Money in the Grave" by Drake and "Gold Roses" by Rick Ross.
Drake reflects on "what it's like going to parent-teacher conferences as a superstar". The song has inspired various people, American professional basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, from the Milwaukee Bucks posted a video of himself eating lemon pepper wings. American rapper Wynne freestyled over the instrumental of the song.
Critical reception Jordan Rose of Variety felt that the song has Rick Ross "stepping aside after the opening to let Drake go an hour on the beat and deliver one of his most mature verses in recent memory" and Drake "is beyond waxing poetic solely about the things he still wants".
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
Drake – lead vocals, songwriting Rick Ross – featured vocals, songwriting Boi-1da – production, songwriting Coco O. – songwriting Robin Hannibal – songwriting Austin Powerz – production FnZ – uncredited co-production Keanu Beats – uncredited co-production 40 – co-production, mixing, studio personnel Chris Athens – mastering, studio personnel Noel Cadastre – recording, engineering, studio personnel
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart performance for "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" Chart (2021) Peakposition France (SNEP) 118 Lithuania (AGATA) 55 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 36
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Lemon Pepper Freestyle"Chart (2021)Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 84
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