The production of the song contains drum patterns and timbers, synth pads in the background, piano leads, and vocal samples.
Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop stated, "'War Bout It' is one of a few standout collaborations on the album's tracklist, and it's one that's right up the feature's alley.
Nevares also praised 21 Savage's performance, writing "Of course, 21 Savage can ride a beat from the St. Louis legend with his eyes closed, and his flows display that skill aptly", as well as that of Lil Durk, writing he "opens the track up with more evocative imagery, narrations, and references.
Furthermore, The Voice has a strong ability to make his street-themed bars pack a little more punch than most other hip-hop artists in the mainstream.
[2] In an otherwise mixed review of Almost Healed, Paul Attard of Slant Magazine wrote, "Save for 'Grandson' and 'War Bout It,' there's seldom a track here that sounds truly suitable for".