[2] Former Pharma-CEO and convicted felon Martin Shkreli shared part of the song in 2017 on streaming app Periscope.
Wayne's verse followed, and he started sharing his side as a tough gangster and co-conspirator, lured by Liz, a captivating seductress.
Kendrick's feature in Verse 3 responds to Wayne's perspective, giving the view of Liz's boyfriend and enumerating his actions to show that he loves and cares about her.
Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop called the track a "lyrical onslaught", and said that Wayne and Kendrick had "slick flows & witty metaphors".
[6] The track debuted at number two behind Maroon 5 and Cardi B's "Girls Like You" on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 13, 2018, making it the highest-charting song from the album.