[2][3] Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor Travon McIntyre, recorded and released "The Race" while a fugitive from the police, after escaping house arrest before his trial on capital murder charges.

"[5] The charges, for which McIntyre was later convicted, stemmed from a home invasion where 21-year-old Ethan Walker was killed.

[6] The song was later presented during the sentencing phase of Tay-K's trial on the aforementioned murder charges as it appeared that he was boasting about being on the run from authorities.

"The Race" has been remixed by numerous artists, including YBN Nahmir, Lil Yachty, Fetty Wap, Tyga, Moneybagg Yo, Montana of 300, Isaiah Rashad, Rico Nasty, and Key Glock among others.

[3] McIntyre premiered the official music video for "The Race" on June 30, 2017 on the ALL BUT 6 YouTube channel.

[10] The song quickly went viral with Shawn Cotton, the owner of a popular rap news page, Say Cheese TV, confirming that it was shot while Tay-K was on the run and became a smash hit.