It was written by Sokodomo, Haeil, and Xinsayne, while production was handled by Aron Bergerwall, Louise Lindberg, Tony Ferrari, Parker James, Cazzi Opeia, Ellen Berg, and IMLAY.

Described as an "intense hip-hop dance song", it features lyrics about achieving success by running towards one's goal regardless of the judgment of others.

[8] Arpita Adhya from HITC describes the song as a "sassy youth anthem" and a "proud successor" of "Lemonade", NCT 127's sidetrack from their third studio album Sticker.

[citation needed] The music video, which was filmed in a large sound stage, combines cyberpunk and trippy elements backed with bright neon colors and aesthetics.

One section of the music video also features members Taeyong, Yuta, Jungwoo, and Johnny topless and covered with luminous paint.

In the United States, NCT 127 performed "2 Baddies" on Good Morning America and The Jennifer Hudson Show, becoming the first K-pop artist to have appeared on the latter.