[1] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Boi-1da, T-Minus, Jahaan Sweet, Hitmaka, Lil' Ronnie and Pooh Beatz among others.

The album also features guest appearances by Lil Durk, Russ, Toosii, Jacquees, Latto and Kiana Ledé.

The deluxe version features guest appearances by Ari Lennox, Wale and J.I the Prince of N.Y. Missunderstood was supported by four singles: "Butterflies Pt.

Kellman said "While Queen Naija has excelled with singles, the longer format allows her diaristic songwriting to truly flourish, and there's more poise and nuance in her lithe vocals without sacrificing the power of her rawest expressions."

[3] Missunderstood debuted at number one on the US Top R&B Albums chart, earning 34,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to MRC Data.