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"Flex" is a song by American rapper Polo G featuring fellow American rapper Juice WRLD from the former's second studio album The Goat (2020). The track was written by the artists alongside Chris Madine, producer Hit-Boy, and co-producer Dustin Corbett.

"Flex"
Song by Polo G featuring Juice Wrld
from the album The Goat
Released	May 15, 2020
Length	2:43
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Taurus Bartlett Jarad Higgins Chauncey Hollis Chris Madine Dustin Corbett
Producer(s)	Hit-Boy Corbett (co.)

Background

In an interview with HotNewHipHop shortly before the release of The Goat, Polo G stated that he and Juice Wrld used to "link up" together when they were in California. He added that when he recorded the song with Hit-Boy, he left an open verse and Hit-Boy brought Juice Wrld to record a verse.[1] In another interview with Complex, he said that the song had the feature he was most excited for on the album.[2]

Composition

The song contains melodic production in the form of an "emotive" pop beat,[3][4] and boastful lyrics from the rappers regarding their lifestyles.[4]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews, with particular praise on Juice Wrld's feature.[4] Fred Thomas of AllMusic wrote that he adds "even more gravity" to the song's beat.[3] Writing for HipHopDX, Eric Diep regarded Juice Wrld's verse as one of his best.[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Flex"

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]	60
Ireland (IRMA)[7]	75
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8]	8
UK Singles (OCC)[9]	91
US Billboard Hot 100[10]	30
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]	14

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[12]	Platinum	80,000
United States (RIAA)[13]	2× Platinum	2,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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