Best Friend (Saweetie song)

On December 4, 2020, "Best Friend" was released prematurely on streaming platforms.[5] Saweetie later took to social media to express her disappointment in her record label, Warner Records, in regards to handling the release.[6][7][8] She stated: "I am extremely disappointed in my label WBR for prematurely releasing a single I was so excited about. I feel disrespected. I'm hands on with ALL of my creative & had such a dope rollout for 'best friends'. The thirst for clout & $ is real & it overrides the artists' art." The single was later taken off streaming services the following day.[9] "Best Friend" was then officially released on January 7, 2021 for digital download and streaming.[2][10] The track was sent to both contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on January 12, 2021.[11][12]

The song was described as a "danceable",[13] "club-ready",[2] and "fun, uptempo record that celebrates friendship."[13] Lyrically the rappers highlight and hype up each others beauty, success, independence, wealth, and loyalty.[14][13]

The Dave Meyers directed music video was released alongside the song on January 7, 2021.[14] The video consists of Saweetie and Doja Cat in various settings including driving and posing in front of a bedazzled Tesla as well as jumping off of a cliff into the ocean.[15] The video also features an appearance from Canadian comedian King Bach.[16] Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone noted that they call out misogyny and celebrate camaraderie in the music video.[2][4] Upon release, Saweetie was accused of stealing the concept of the music video from "BFF" by R&B duo Ceraadi.[17]