Fuk Sumn

"Fuk Sumn"
Song by ¥$ featuring Playboi Carti and Travis Scott
from the album Vultures 1
ReleasedFebruary 10, 2024
Recorded2023–2024
GenreRage
Length3:29
LabelYZY
Songwriters
Producers

"Fuk Sumn" is a song by the American hip-hop superduo ¥$, composed of rapper Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla Sign, featuring American rappers Playboi Carti and Travis Scott, from the duo's debut studio album, Vultures 1 (2024). It was produced by West and Ty Dolla Sign, along with AyoAA, BbyKobe, Che Pope, JPEGMafia, Shdøw, the Legendary Traxster, and Timbaland.[a] The song contains samples of the original 1994 version of "Smoking on a Junt" by Koopsta Knicca, "Stud-Spider" by Tony Joe White, and vocal samples from "Funky President (People It's Bad)" by James Brown & "Baptizing Scene" by Reverend W.A. Donaldson.

After first creating it with Ty Dolla Sign, BbyKobe showed an early version of "Fuk Sumn" to West, who added it to Vultures 1. Timbaland became involved with the song soon after, inviting fellow producers Shdøw and Hubi to contribute, who ended up providing the majority of its production. American rapper Quavo originally featured on the song, as played at listening events for the album, though he was later removed in favor of Scott. A music video was filmed in January 2024, but ultimately remained unreleased.

Upon the release of Vultures 1, "Fuk Sumn" received favorable reviews from music critics, who often praised its production and guest appearances. In March 2024, JPEGMafia played an alternate version of the song at Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX, featuring alternate production and Quavo's verse. In November 2024, West and Ty Dolla Sign were sued by several Memphis rap artists over an alleged sample of "Drank a Yak (Part 2)" used in the track, although Ty Dolla Sign later had his name removed from the lawsuit.

Background and recording

In an episode of the Stereovision podcast, BbyKobe stated he came up with the original idea for "Fuk Sumn", which he created as a solo song for Ty Dolla Sign. After ¥$ was formed, Ty Dolla Sign brought him to a studio session with Che Pope and Kanye West, introducing him to the two. West was impressed he produced the track, allegedly stating BbyKobe was "all we needed".[1]

Shdøw became involved with the song after record producer Timbaland sent him the song's a cappella, asking him to create his own version of the song.[2] He worked on the song overnight, as the rest of the Vultures 1 team was currently in Miami, Florida, which he described as "exhausting but worth it."[3] At roughly 4 a.m., he invited frequent collaborator Hubi to help him finish the beat over Discord, completing it 4 hours later.[2] The day after, West played their version at a Jamaican bar in Miami, which Shdøw described as feeling "surreal".[3] West and Ty Dolla Sign later posted a tracklist containing "Fuk Sumn" online. According to Hubi, this version of the song is only slightly different compared to the one that released.[2]

Versions of "Fuk Sumn" previewed at listening events for Vultures 1 originally featured vocals from American rapper Quavo, which were later removed in favor of Travis Scott.[4] His removal received generally negative reception from fans, who overwhelmingly preferred his verse to Scott's.[4] In January 2024, footage of West, Ty Dolla Sign, and Playboi Carti recording a music video for the song appeared online. Filmed outside of Wet in Las Vegas, Nevada, the video failed to release after being recorded.[5]

On March 6, 2024, JPEGMafia played alternate versions of "Fuk Sumn" and "Paid" during his performance at Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX in Mexico, which featured additional production done by him. This version of "Fuk Sumn" reinstates Quavo's verse, has a darker atmosphere, is structured differently, and uses different percussion. Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop praised this version, saying it "made fans in the crowd go ballistic."[6] Quavo reposted a video of JPEGMafia's performance, captioning it "GIVE Em What They Want" in reference to his removed verse.[7]

Composition

Musically, "Fuk Sumn" has been characterized as incorporating elements of rage, a microgenre of trap music, as well Memphis rap.[8][9] It contains vocal samples from "Funky President (People It's Bad)" by James Brown and "Baptizing Scene" by Reverend W.A Donaldson, both of which have been sampled in numerous hip-hop songs.[10][11] Samples of "Smoking on a Junt" by Koopsta Knicca and "Stud-Spider" by Tony Joe White are also used throughout.[11] The song's production contains bass, which becomes louder during West's verse.[12]

The lyrics of "Fuk Sumn" revolve around each artist describing their sexual fantasies, with Ty Dolla Sign singing its chorus.[12] Playboi Carti raps in a lower register than usual, asking "Shawty wanna fuck?" during the song's post-chorus.[9] West's lines "Shawty wanna fuck on somethin' / Fuck on me, suck on me publicly" reference rumors that West had received oral sex from his wife Bianca Censori during a boat ride in Venice in September 2023, which caused him and Censori to receive a lifetime ban from the gondola company due to acts of public indecency.[13][14]

Critical reception

Playboi Carti (left) and Scott's (right) guest verses on "Fuk Sumn" were often praised by critics.

'Fuk Sumn" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX wrote that Ty Dolla Sign's crooning on the song is "standout".[15] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop considered Playboi Carti's feature one of two "stellar performances" on Vultures 1 (along with his appearance on "Carnival"), feeling that "Evolving his delivery from a deeper register adds a level of curiosity to his flow." He also described Playboi Carti asking "Shawty wanna fuck?" on the song as "almost whimsically inquisitive".[9] Fred Thomas of AllMusic opined that Playboi Carti and Scott "add personality to the eerie, nocturnal bump of 'FUK SUMN.'"[16]

In a review of the song itself, HotNewHipHop's Zachary Horvath praised it for "recruit[ing] the ultimate ragers [Scott and Playboi Carti]", as well each producer's contributions being balanced. Though he wishes Quavo's verse was kept, he felt that "Scott fits right at home on this one. He goes old La Flame in the best way possible." He additionally referred to the song's lyrics as "fairly boring", but said this was overshadowed by its beat switches, concluding that "'Fuk Sumn' is not about penmanship, it is about having fun and it certainly delivers on that front."[8]

Lawsuit

In November 2024, West and Ty Dolla Sign were sued by several Memphis rap artists over allegedly sampling the song "Drank a Yak (Part 2)" for the intro of "Fuk Sumn", which they described as a "blatant" and "brazen" stealing of the former song. Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky, and the estate of Kilo G filed the suit, alleging that West reached out to clear the sample after Vultures 1 had already been released. However, negotiations stalled months later, as "[West] had fired his entire legal and business team leaving him without any legal representation", with the Plaintiffs being told they had to wait for contact from West's new legal representation. Negotiations started after West obtained a new lawyer, although the lawyer's position was short-lived. According to the lawsuit, "After numerous unsuccessful attempts at resolving this matter directly with the responsible parties, plaintiffs have been left with no other method of recourse than to bring this cause of action".[17]

On July 30, 2025, Billboard reported that Ty Dolla Sign was no longer named in the lawsuit after signing a preliminary settlement. As a result, he was no longer named as a co-defendant, although West is still being sued.[18]

Charts

Chart performance for "Fuk Sumn"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[19] 33
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[20] 11
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[21] 20
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] 17
Denmark (Tracklisten)[23] 32
France (SNEP)[24] 181
Germany (GfK)[25] 98
Global 200 (Billboard)[26] 13
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[27] 3
Latvia (LAIPA)[28] 2
Lithuania (AGATA)[29] 47
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[30] 21
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[31] 16
Portugal (AFP)[32] 32
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[33] 60
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[34] 24
UAE (IFPI)[35] 16
UK Singles (OCC)[36] 100
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[37] 18
UK Indie (OCC)[38] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[39] 23
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[40] 10

Notes

  1. ^ Some streaming platforms include Digital Nas and Hubi as producers.

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