I Don't Deserve You

For other single, see I Don't Deserve You (Paul van Dyk song).

"I Don't Deserve You"
Single by Lloyd Banks featuring Jeremih
from the album H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)
Released	January 6, 2011
Recorded	2010
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	3:52
Label	G-Unit EMI
Songwriter(s)	Christopher Lloyd Jeremih Felton Kevin Crowe Erik Ortiz
Producer(s)	J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Lloyd Banks singles chronology
"Start It Up" (2010) "I Don't Deserve You" (2011) "So Forgetful" (2011)
Jeremih singles chronology
"Down on Me" (2010) "I Don't Deserve You" (2011) "Do It Like You" (2011)

"I Don't Deserve You" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lloyd Banks, released as the second single from his third album H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2) (2010). The song features American R&B singer Jeremih and was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. The song was released as a digital download on June 7, 2011 to iTunes and to radio on January 6, 2011.^[1]

Background

The song originally leaked while Lloyd Banks was on tour in Europe, due to his email being hacked.^[2] The leaked version originally feature Lloyd Banks also on the chorus until it was reported that Jeremih was featured on the song.^[3]

It was believed that either "I Don't Deserve You" or "So Forgetful" would be Banks' fourth single from his album. "I Don't Deserve You" was later confirmed as the fourth single from the album by 50 Cent in an interview with MTV News.^[4]

Reception

The track received mostly positive reviews from the public, with Spin.com saying it was the best track off the album.^[5] All Music also named it as one of the top three tracks on the album.^[6]

Music video

The video for the song was shot in New York City and Long Island. The filming mostly took place in a hotel, and it features Jeremih.^[7] The video was shot on January 1, 2011 and is directed by Parris.^[8] The video also features cameo's from Tony Yayo and 50 Cent.^[9] The video premiered on thisis50.com and mtv.com on January 23, 2011.^[10] The concept of the video is about Banks' reliving memories of his previous relationship's and eventually moving on. The video also features a montage of Banks late 2010 and early 2011 performances and television appearances.^[11]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2011) Peak position US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 20 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 33 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[14] 19 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[15] 36

Year-end charts Chart (2011) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 93

Release information

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref
United States	November 22, 2010	Digital download	G-Unit Records / EMI	[17]

References

1. "iTunes - Music - H.F.M. 2 (Hunger for More 2) [Deluxe Version] by Lloyd Banks". Itunes.apple.com. November 22, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
2. [1] Archived November 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
3. Davis Huynh (September 13, 2010). "Lloyd Banks – Don't Deserve You (Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)". Hypetrak. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
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5. Detrick, Ben (November 22, 2010). "Lloyd Banks, 'H.F.M. 2' (G-Unit)". SPIN.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
6. Jeffries, David (November 22, 2010). "H.F.M., Vol. 2 (The Hunger for More, Vol. 2) - Lloyd Banks". AllMusic. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
7. Banks, Lloyd (January 18, 2011). "Lloyd Banks Feat. Jeremih - "I Don't Deserve You" [Behind The Scenes". ThisIs50.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
8. "Lloyd Banks Ft Jeremih – I Dont Deserve You (BTS)". Rulethenation.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
9. "Lloyd Banks Feat. Jeremih - "I Don't Deserve You" [Behind The Scenes". YouTube. January 18, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
10. "Lloyd Banks - I Don't Deserve You (Official Music Video)". Iviewtube.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-28. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
11. Banks, Lloyd (January 23, 2011). "Lloyd Banks Feat. Jeremih - "I Don't Deserve You" Official Music Video". ThisIs50.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
12. "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
13. "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
14. "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
15. "Lloyd Banks Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
16. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
17. ". iTunes.com. Retrieved January 19, 2011.