Lean wit Me

"Lean wit Me" serves as the third single from debut studio album Goodbye & Good Riddance. As one of the more personal tracks on the album, the song is a reflection on addiction, addressing Juice Wrld's issues with substance abuse.{{cite web |author=Espinoza, Joshua |date=2018-08-02 |title=Juice WRLD Reflects on Drug Addiction in New Video for "Lean Wit Me" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/08/juice-wrld-lean-wit-me-video |accessdate=2018-08-06 |work=Complex |publisher=Complex Media, LLC}}{{cite web |author=Williams, Aaron |url=https://uproxx.com/hiphop/juice-wrld-lean-wit-me-video/|title=Juice WRLD Delivers A Harrowing Statement On Substance Abuse In His 'Lean Wit Me' Video|work=Uproxx |publisher=Uproxx Media Group, Inc | date=2018-08-02|accessdate=2018-08-06}} Unlike other tracks on the album, it does not celebrate substance abuse, instead serving as a cautionary tale to the listener.

"Lean wit Me" is a midtempo emo rap track that lasts for a duration of two minutes and fifty-five seconds. It is an agonizing melodic rap song. The songwriting contains dark lyrical themes, with a strong fixation on addiction and contemplations of mortality. The lyrics include references pertaining to narcotics, binging and needing therapy after a girlfriend overdoses: "Finally know the difference between love and drugs".{{cite web|author=Burks, Tosten |title=Juice Wrld Attends Group Therapy in New "Lean Wit Me" Video |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2018/08/juice-wrld-lean-wit-me-video/|work=XXL|publisher=Harris Publications Inc.|date=2018-08-02|accessdate=2018-08-06}} As the lyrical narrative unfolds, Juice Wrld suffers from the consequences of his overindulgence." Throughout the musical composition, his melodic vocal style often verges on melancholic crooning.{{cite magazine |author=Lamarre, Carl|title=Juice WRLD Shrugs Off Michael Jackson Comparison, Calls Working With Future 'A Blessing': Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8482112/juice-wrld-future-wrld-on-drugs-michael-jackson-interview|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-10-29|accessdate=2018-12-27}}

"Lean wit Me" received positive reviews from contemporary music journalists. Aaron Williams for Uproxx complimented Juice Wrld's lyricism, claiming that the songwriter "details substance abuse that could make Future think twice about his decisions."

In the United States, "Lean wit Me" made its first chart appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 87 on August 17, 2018, with 10.9 million U.S. streams and 1,000 digital downloads.{{cite magazine |author=Trust, Gary|title=Hot 100 Chart Moves: Travis Scott Lands Two Top 10s, Ella Mai and Juice WRLD Debut|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8470713/travis-scott-lands-two-top-10s-hot-100-chart-moves|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-08-17|accessdate=}} That very same week, the single entered at number 44 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.{{cite magazine |author=|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/2018-08-18|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-08-25|accessdate=}} The next week, "Lean wit Me" climbed three places to reach number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.{{cite magazine |author=|title=The Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2018-08-25|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-09-01|accessdate=}} In the end, the song ascended to its peak position at number 68 on the Hot 100 for the issue dated September 1, 2018, which was its third week on the chart.{{cite magazine |author=|title=The Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2018-09-01|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-09-08|accessdate=}} It eventually peaked at number 26 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the issue dated September 1, 2018.{{cite magazine |author=|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/2018-09-01|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-09-08|accessdate=}} "Lean wit Me" entered and peaked at number 21 on the US Hot Rap Songs chart.{{cite magazine |author=|title=Hot Rap Songs|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-song/2018-09-01|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-09-01|accessdate=}} In Canada, the song debuted at number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, where it reached number 79.{{cite magazine |author=|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2018-08-18|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-09-01|accessdate=}}

{{cite magazine |author=|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2018-09-01|magazine=Billboard|date=2018-09-01|accessdate=}} On December 11, 2018, "Lean wit Me" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of one million paid digital downloads.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=JUICE+WRLD#search_section|title=Search Results – Lean wit Me – Juice Wrld |publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|accessdate=2018-12-28}} As of 2024, the music video has over 250 million views.{{Citation|title=Juice WRLD - Lean Wit Me (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SejM_hBvMM|language=en|access-date=2021-11-25}}

The accompanying music video for "Lean wit Me" was directed by Los Angeles filmmaker Sherif Alabede. Known for his narrative-driven visuals, Aladebe has a signature aesthetic that aims to leave a lasting impression on audiences.{{cite web |title=About |work=The Films of Sherif Alabede |url=https://sherifalabede.work/about/}} Juice Wrld and Alabede sought to create a dark, gritty video which provided a cautionary tale regarding the consequences of recreational drug use. The video features Juice Wrld attending a group therapy session. Alabede admitted that he was not familiar with Juice Wrld's musical style prior to being contacted to direct the video. However, he was informed of Juice Wrld's emo rap approach and was impressed by his authenticity. An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting was used to frame the visual narrative. The extras included in the video were actual recovering alcoholics.

File:Juice Wrld LWM.jpg group therapy session in the music video for "Lean wit Me".]]

The music video opens with Juice Wrld at a twelve-step program meeting. He takes part in saying a Serenity Prayer in unison with the group and sits on a metal folding chair in a circle. The group leader requests the artist introduce himself and share his story, which segues into the song.{{cite magazine | author=Spanos, Brittany |title=Watch Juice WRLD Battle Addiction in Dark 'Lean wit Me' Video| url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-juice-wrld-battle-addiction-in-dark-lean-wit-me-video-706212/|magazine=Rolling Stone| date=2018-08-02|accessdate=2018-08-06}} Juice sings his backstory as he dances around the circle. It is revealed that his character found his way to therapy following the death of his girlfriend. Throughout the video, there are shifts between segments of Juice Wrld at the meeting and flashback scenes where he was with his girlfriend. The couple both revel in the ecstasy of substance abuse and struggle with their addiction. They are depicted in various states of dependency, from laying on the floor surrounded by pills to getting arrested in a convenience store. It culminates with Juice Wrld calling 911 to report that his girlfriend has overdosed on prescription drugs. The music video ends on a black screen with a message promoting the National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline. It reads: "RIP to too many young legends that left us early. If you or somebody you know is suffering from addiction call 1-800-662-HELP to take the first step." Tragically, Juice Wrld himself died from an overdose a year later.

Upon its release, the music video was met with general acclaim praised for its dark imagery. Aaron Williams from Uproxx stated that with the video, Juice Wrld delivered a harrowing statement on substance abuse. Tosten Burks of XXL Magazine claimed, "The clip's tone and stakes match the self-destruction in Juice's writing."

Credits adapted from Tidal.{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/100421904|title=Goodbye & Good Riddance / Juice WRLD – TIDAL|website=Tidal|accessdate=December 21, 2018}}

• Juice Wrld – writing
• Nick Mira – writing, production

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