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"Who Want the Smoke?" is a song by American rapper Lil Yachty featuring married fellow American rappers Cardi B and Offset. Written alongside producer Tay Keith, it was released on July 6, 2018, as the lead single from Yachty's third studio album Nuthin' 2 Prove. The track was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Background and release

The track was teased on March 29, 2018, by Lil Yachty. It was speculated that BlocBoy JB had a verse on the song, but he turned out only supplying the adlibs on the track. Yachty announced the single the day before its release in the United States. The track was released on July 5, 2018, in select international markets, and was released in the US on July 6.

Yachty previously collaborated with Offset on the tracks "Mickey", "Baby Daddy", and more, with the first two being tracks on Yachty's second studio album Lil Boat 2.

Production

The track was produced by Tay Keith. He did a video for HotNewHipHop breaking down the beat, which was released on July 20, 2018. Jackson Howard of Pitchfork called the instrumental "spooky and crisp".

Composition and lyrics

The track runs at three minutes and eighteen seconds long, and features background vocals from BlocBoy JB. In the song, Cardi B declares herself "the king of New York", allegedly directed at fellow New York rapper 6ix9ine.

Critical reception

The track received mixed-to-positive reviews. Jackson Howard of Pitchfork said that the track "isn’t so much a flop as it is a wasted opportunity for a lost-in-the-woods Yachty to prove himself again" and called his verse and chorus "monotone" and "uninspired". He stated it as "a far cry from the irreverent melodies and charm that made him a burgeoning SoundCloud sensation in 2016, and further proof that his recent switch toward being a hard-hitting rhymeslinger needs serious fine tuning". However, he stated that the song was "saved by the brought-in assistance". He also called Cardi B's verse "one of her most memorable guest appearances in months", and called BlocBoy JB's adlibs "great". Alex Robert Ross of Vice said that Cardi B and Offset "dominated proceedings" while Yachty "continues to misfire", and called him "the fifth-most important musician" on the track. C. Vernon Coleman II of XXL called the song a "banger" and "trap-infused slapper".

Commercial performance

The track debuted and peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, and fell off the next week. It did not re-enter the charts following the release of Yachty's third studio album Nuthin' 2 Prove, which the track was featured on.

Charts


Chart (2018)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)	22
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)	9

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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"Preview Lil Yachty's Upcoming Track with Blocboy JB, "Who Want Da Smoke"". Hypebeast. 29 May 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty Links Up With Cardi B and Offset on New Track "Who Want the Smoke?"". Complex. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty announces new song "Who Want The Smoke?" with Cardi B and Offset". The Fader. 5 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty Teams Up With Cardi B & Offset for 'Who Want the Smoke?': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty, Cardi B & Offset Blaze Up in "Who Want the Smoke?"". Highsnobiety. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty Recruits Cardi B & Offset For "Who Want The Smoke?"". HipHopDX. 5 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Cardi B and Offset Join Lil Yachty on "Who Want the Smoke?"". Exclaim. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty – "Who Want the Smoke?" (ft. Cardi B & Offset)". Spin. 6 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Tay Keith Breaks Down Creating Lil Yachty's "Who Want The Smoke"". HotNewHipHop. 20 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
^ ""Who Want the Smoke?" by Lil Yachty Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Hear Cardi B, Offset Join Lil Yachty on Takedown Song 'Who Want the Smoke?'". Rolling Stone. 6 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Cardi B and Offset join Lil Yachty on new song "Who Want the Smoke?": Stream". Consequence of Sound. 6 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty, Cardi B & Offset Connect for "Who Want the Smoke?"". Hypebeast. 5 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty, Cardi B & Offset Are Asking "Who Want The Smoke?"". HotNewHipHop. 5 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Cardi B and Offset Take the Spotlight on Lil Yachty's "Who Want the Smoke?"". Vice. 6 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty, Cardi B and Offset Drop New Song "Who Want Smoke?"". XXL. 6 July 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Lil Yachty Debuts 'Nuthin' 2 Prove' Album Featuring Juice WRLD, Cardi B, Kevin Gates". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
"Hot Singles Chart | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Retrieved June 9, 2020.
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"American single certifications – Lil Yatchy – Who Want the Smoke?". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 2, 2022.

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Discography
Studio albums	Teenage Emotions (2017) Lil Boat 2 (2018) Nuthin' 2 Prove (2018) Lil Boat 3 (2020) Let's Start Here (2023) Bad Cameo (2024)
Mixtapes	Lil Boat (2016) Summer Songs 2 (2016) Michigan Boy Boat (2021)
Singles	"One Night" "Minnesota" "It Takes Two" "Peek a Boo" "Ice Tray" "Who Want the Smoke?" "Oprah's Bank Account" "Split/Whole Time" "Hit Bout It" "Poland" "Strike (Holster)" "Tesla" "The Secret Recipe" "A Cold Sunday" "Hate Me" "Sorry Not Sorry"
Featured singles	"Broccoli" "After the Afterparty" "iSpy" "From the D to the A" "Hip Hopper" "Marmalade" "Faking It" "Gucci Flip Flops" "Solitaire" "Magic in the Hamptons"
Other songs	"NBAYoungBoat" "Mickey" "66" "Yacht Club" "T.D" "The Black Seminole" "Fuck the Fame"
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Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Invasion of Privacy (2018)
Mixtapes	Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1 (2016) Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2 (2017)
Singles	"Bodak Yellow" "MotorSport" "Bartier Cardi" "Be Careful" "I Like It" "Ring" "Money" "Please Me" "Press" "Yes" "WAP" "Up" "Hot Shit" "Tomorrow 2" "Point Me 2" "Jealousy" "Bongos" "Enough (Miami)" "Puntería"
Featured singles	"No Limit" "La Modelo" "Finesse" (Remix) "Girls" "Dinero" "Girls Like You" "Who Want the Smoke?" "Backin' It Up" "Taki Taki" "Twerk" "Clout" "South of the Border" "Writing on the Wall" "Me Gusta" "Wild Side" "Rumors" "Shake It" "Put It on da Floor Again"
Other songs	"Ahora Dice" (Real Hasta la Muerte Remix) "Drip" "I Do" "Get Up 10" "Bickenhead" "Thru Your Phone" "Money Bag" "On Me" "Thotiana" (Remix) "Wish Wish" "Rodeo" "Bet You Wanna" "No Love (Extended)" "Despechá" (Remix) "Like What (Freestyle)" "Never Lose Me" (Remix) "Wanna Be" (Remix) "Put Em in the Fridge"
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