"Don't Shoot" is a single by American rapper the Game, featuring Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Curren$y, Problem, King Pharoah and recording group TGT performing the chorus. The Game's daughter also joins in at the end but is uncredited. The song is a tribute to Michael Brown.[1]
Background
The song was released in the United States on August 27, 2014.[2] A number of other songs came out soon after the furor over the shooting of Michael Brown and perceived similar incidents, such as "Be Free" by J. Cole and "Black Rage" by Lauryn Hill. "Don't Shoot" mentions other black men killed under notorious circumstances, such as Emmett Till, Ezell Ford, Trayvon Martin, and Sean Bell.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
References
- ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (August 27, 2014). "Hear the Game, Rick Ross, Diddy and More Join Forces for Ferguson on 'Don't Shoot' ". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Stutz, Colin (August 27, 2014). "The Game Assembles All-Star Hip-Hop Crew for Michael Brown Tribute, 'Don't Shoot' ". Billboard.
- ^ Dickerson, Jessica (August 29, 2014). "Hip Hop Heavyweights Collaborate On Ferguson-Inspired Track 'Don't Shoot' ". The Huffington Post.
- ^ "Chart Search – The Game - Don't Shoot". Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for The Game. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
