"Code" is a song by American rappers Offset and Moneybagg Yo, released on August 26, 2022. It was produced by Money Musik, ARJI and Veyis.

"Code"
Single by Offset and Moneybagg Yo
ReleasedAugust 26, 2022
Length3:12
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Money Musik
  • ARJI
  • Veyis
Offset singles chronology
"54321"
(2022)
"Code"
(2022)
"Ella Quiere"
(2022)
Moneybagg Yo singles chronology
"Big 14"
(2022)
"Code"
(2022)
"Too Much"
(2022)
Music video
"Code" on YouTube

Composition

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The song has an uptempo beat,[1] over which Offset raps in a staccato delivery and Auto-Tuned vocals, while Moneybagg Yo performs in a brooding tone.[1][2] Lyrically, the song centers on them being ahead of their time and criticizing "counterfeit" rappers.[3]

Music video

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A music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Claire Arnold,[4][5] it stars American model Bella Hadid, showing her and the rappers wearing Balenciaga clothing and jewelry.[2][3][4] Offset and Moneybagg Yo appear in a white background[1] and in a blue-lit studio. Hadid poses and does planks inside a lighted wall box,[5] first wearing a rhinestone bikini with boots and black gloves, before adding a neon green fake fur coat and black hoodie to her outfit. Later, she wears a white faux fur coat and black sunglasses during a runway walk.[5][6]

Live performances

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On September 7, 2022, Offset performed a medley of "Code" and "54321" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[7]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Code"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] 12
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 42

References

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  1. ^ a b c Sadler, Armon (August 26, 2022). "Offset And Moneybagg Yo Respect The 'Code' In Their Eccentric New Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b Corrine, Amber (August 26, 2022). "Offset Keeps His Solo Music Going With "Code" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b Paul, Bryson "Boom" (August 27, 2022). "Offset Nabs Moneybagg Yo For New Single "Code"". The Source. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b Zemler, Emily (August 26, 2022). "Bella Hadid Stars in Fashion-Forward Music Video for Offset's New Single 'Code'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Graye, Megan (August 26, 2022). "Bella Hadid stars in Offset's new music video for single 'Code'". The Independent. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. ^ Munzenrieder, Kyle (August 26, 2022). "Bella Hadid Dons a Balenciaga Bikini for Her Music Video Return". W. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Offset: CODE/54321 Medley". YouTube. September 7, 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Offset Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.