Nf | - Paid My Dues

: He touches on his own mental health, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the pressure of public perception.

: It was co-written and produced by long-time collaborators Tommee Profitt and Saint X .

: The official music video features eerie imagery, including NF levitating above a grimy couch and wearing a black, Joker-esque smile. Thematic Meaning & Lyrics

: The song was a surprise drop following his 2019 album The Search . It quickly climbed the charts, reaching #1 on the US iTunes charts and the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales list.

"I read your article, it kinda hurt me / I don't know who hired you or what your friends say in your circle / But the fact that you released it tells me two things are for certain: / They get paid for trashin' people, I get paid 'cause I stay workin'" NF - PAID MY DUES las 80 millones el amor el amor. YouTube·NFVEVO NF's 'Paid My Dues' Video: Watch - Billboard

: NF addresses journalists and critics who "trash" his music for clickbait, specifically referencing negative reviews of The Search .

: He contrasts himself with these critics, stating that while they get paid to critique, he gets paid because he " stays working ".