The track features production from Aftermath Entertainment producer DJ Khalil, who helped write the song along with Eminem, Erik Alcock, and Columbus "Rahki" Smith.
Upon the release of Recovery, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its aggressive nature and production.
"Won't Back Down" was written by Eminem, DJ Khalil, Erik Alcock and Columbus "Rahki" Smith.
[4] Steve Jones of USA Today described it as "rock-tinged" and stated that Pink's appearance provides "outside star power".
[7][8][9] A remixed version of the ESPN trailer of the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops featuring "Won't Back Down" was released on June 14,[10] prior to the E3 Activision conference, for which he also performed.
[12] The official trailer for the 2011 action film, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, features "Won't Back Down".