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Wikipedia article




{{Infobox song

| name = Ball If I Want To

| type = single

| artist = DaBaby

| cover = DaBaby - Ball If I Want To.png

| alt = An image of a basketball going through a hoop, with the song title inscribed on the ball.

| album =

| released = June 18, 2021

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre =

| length = 1:52

| label =

* South Coast Music Group

* Interscope

| writer =

* Jonathan Kirk

* David Doman

| producer = D.A. Got That Dope

| prev_title = Skat

| prev_year = 2021

| next_title = Red Light Green Light

| next_year = 2021

| misc =

}}

"'Ball If I Want To'" is a song by American rapper DaBaby, released on June 18, 2021 with an accompanying music video. It was produced by D.A. Got That Dope.

Background



The song was first previewed in a promotional video of DaBaby's performances at the Hard Rock Stadium on May 28 and 29, 2021. On June 17, he announced a "big surprise" at midnight in an Instagram video, before releasing the song.

Composition



On the track, DaBaby talks about doing what he wants; in the chorus, he raps: "Bitch, it ain't even my birthday but I can ball if I want to (Ball) / Pull up, foreign cars if I want to (Skrr) / Hop out that bitch with that iron in my jumpsuit (Go)/ Just do what I say and I love you (Okay?)" He raps about the poverty he has escaped and the current riches of his life, including private jets and sex. The instrumental of the song features an echoing choral sample.

Critical reception



Tom Breihan of 'Stereogum' called the song a "raunchy two-minute rap attack". Glenn Rowley of 'Consequence' writes that in the "braggadocios" track, DaBaby "unapologetically flexes".

Music video



The music video, directed by DaBaby himself, finds him leading a high school student body through a wild library study hall, a food fight in the cafeteria, a game of Twister and to the outdoor basketball courts. A cheerleading squad is seen twerking in the classroom, and at the basketball courts, a giant diapered baby mascot dances.

Live performances



DaBaby performed the song at the BET Awards 2021.

Charts



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



References



Category:2021 singles

Category:2021 songs

Category:DaBaby songs

Category:Interscope Records singles

Category:Songs written by DaBaby

Category:Songs written by D.A. Got That Dope

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