"Pretty Little Fears" is a song by American singer 6lack, released on September 13, 2018 the third single from his second studio album East Atlanta Love Letter, which was released hours later on the same day.[1] It features American rapper J. Cole and was produced by T-Minus and Yakob.

Content

The song centers on the artists attempting to communicate effectively with their respective partners[2] and also deals with the importance of being honest with one's significant other.[3] 6lack opens the song confronting his girlfriend about their failed relationship, while J. Cole discusses how his relationship has allowed him to mature and be successful in life despite his past mistakes.[4]

Critical reception

Music critics have praised J. Cole's feature. Luke Fox of Exclaim! stated "J. Cole caps off the fragile 'Pretty Little Fears' with a smooth and smart personal verse."[5] Daniel Spielberger of HipHopDX wrote that the song "proves why J. Cole is one of Hip Hop's most skilled lyricists with verses like: 'You plant a seed to grow some roots, a branch and leaves, Becomes a tree of life until our nights are filled, With peace from stress and strife, And that's the blessing that I get from wifing you.'"[6]

Music video

An official music video was directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen and premiered on October 15, 2018. It sees 6lack and J. Cole cruising the city and spending time with their respective ladies on a cloudy day[3] in various places, such as a school gymnasium, beach, RV park and amusement park.[4][7][8]

Live performances

6lack performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 23, 2019.[9]

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 65
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 13
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 86
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 35

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[18] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "6LACK & J. Cole Connect for New Single "Pretty Little Fears"". Hypebeast. September 13, 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  2. ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 15, 2018). "6LACK & J. Cole Bond Over "Pretty Little Fears"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  3. ^ a b Maicki, Salvatore (October 17, 2018). "6LACK and J. Cole share "Pretty Little Fears" video". The Fader. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b Saponara, Michael (October 15, 2018). "6LACK & J. Cole Let Their Guard Down in New 'Pretty Little Fears' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  5. ^ Fox, Luke (September 17, 2018). "6lack East Atlanta Love Letter". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  6. ^ "Review: 6LACK's "East Atlanta Love Letter" Is A Moody Masterpiece". HipHopDX. September 19, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  7. ^ "6lack And J. Cole "Pretty Little Fears" Music Video [WATCH]". Power 106. October 15, 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  8. ^ Folk, Antwane (October 16, 2018). "6LACK Releases 'Pretty Little Fears' Video Featuring J. Cole". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  9. ^ "6LACK - Pretty Little Fears [Live Performance On Jimmy Kimmel Live]". YouTube. January 23, 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  10. ^ "6lack Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  11. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 21, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  13. ^ "6lack Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  14. ^ "6lack Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  15. ^ "Canadian single certifications – 6lack – Pretty Little Fears". Music Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  16. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – 6lack – Pretty Little Fears". Radioscope. Retrieved 1 April 2025. Type Pretty Little Fears in the "Search:" field.
  17. ^ "British single certifications – 6lack – Pretty Little Fears". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – 6lack – Pretty Little Fears". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
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