[2] The album's second single, "Pussy Talk" featuring Doja Cat, was released on July 6, 2020, alongside a music video.

[4] JT previously began her prison term for credit card fraud charges in July 2018 after turning herself in to authorities.

[6] Only a few days later, Quality Control executive Pierre Thomas announced that the duo already started recording their sophomore album and that it was slated for an early 2020 release.

[14] In the review for AllMusic, Fred Thomas said the album had "moments of tenderness are brief and understated, though, with the majority of City on Lock delivering amped-up, belligerent fun.

"[12] The review by Pitchfork's Lakin Starling noted the growth in City Girls' experience, stating that "Yung Miami and JT come through with their signature amped-up party jams, while also making space to acknowledge what they've survived.