Long Story Short (2 Chainz and Lil Wayne song)

"Long Story Short"
Single by 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne
from the album Welcome 2 Collegrove
Released	November 10, 2023
Length	3:30
Label	Gamebread Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Tauheed Epps Dwayne Carter Jr. Byron Thomas Justin Scott Jordan Houston Anna Gaye Elgie Stover Iris Gordy Paul Beauregard Patrick Houston Marvin Gaye
Producer(s)	Mannie Fresh Big K.R.I.T. Juicy J
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Presha" (2023) "Long Story Short" (2023) "Transparency" (2023)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Big Dog" (2023) "Long Story Short" (2023) "Transparency" (2023)
Music video
"Long Story Short" on YouTube

"Long Story Short" is a song by American rappers 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, released on November 10, 2023, as the second single from their collaborative studio album Welcome 2 Collegrove (2023). Produced by Mannie Fresh, Big K.R.I.T. and Juicy J, it contains a sample of "Out There" by Project Pat.

Background

The song and its music video were teased on social media on November 8, 2023. Before being released, it was rumored to feature Juicy J.^[1]

Composition

Over the sample, the artists rap about their ways of life, with lyrics centering on the notion of living life to the fullest.^[2] Lil Wayne opens the song with the chorus, in which he details his wild lifestyle,^[3][2] while 2 Chainz's verse is about successfully balancing family life and business.^[2]

Critical reception

Tallie Spencer of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review of the song, praising the chemistry of 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne.^[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Maya Table and released alongside the single. In it, the rappers show off two Mercedes coupes,^[2][3] and ride in one of them through Los Angeles.^[3]

Live performances

On November 13, 2023, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Long Story Short"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6]	6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	40

References

1. Horvath, Zachary (November 8, 2023). "2 Chainz And Lil Wayne Tease "Long Story Short" From "Welcome 2 ColleGrove"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
2. Cho, Regina (November 10, 2023). "Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz Ride Around In Style In "Long Story Short" Video". Vibe. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
3. Powell, Jon (November 13, 2023). "2 Chainz and Lil Wayne drop off new visual for "Long Story Short"". Revolt. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
4. Spencer, Tallie (November 10, 2023). "Lil Wayne And 2 Chainz Return With New Single "Long Story Short"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
5. "2 Chainz, Lil Wayne - Long Story Short (Live From Jimmy Kimmel Live! / 2023)". YouTube. November 14, 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
6. "2 Chainz Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
7. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.