Laugh Now Cry Later

"Laugh Now Cry Later"
Single by Drake featuring Lil Durk
ReleasedAugust 14, 2020 (2020-08-14)
GenreHip hop
Length4:21
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Cardo
  • Chahayed
  • G. Ry
  • Yung Exclusive
  • Bryan Yepes
Drake singles chronology
"Only You Freestyle"
(2020)
"Laugh Now Cry Later"
(2020)
"Twist & Turn"
(2020)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"Painless 2"
(2020)
"Laugh Now Cry Later"
(2020)
"Eat (Remix)"
(2020)
Music video
"Laugh Now Cry Later" on YouTube

"Laugh Now Cry Later" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake featuring American rapper Lil Durk. It was released through Republic Records and OVO Sound as a single on August 14, 2020. The two artists wrote the song alongside producers Cardo, Rogét Chahayed, G. Ry, Bryan Yepes and Yung Exclusive. It was originally the intended lead single from Drake's sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy (2021).[1]

Commercially, the song debuted at number one in Drake's native Canada on the Canadian Hot 100 and debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song received nominations for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

  1. ^ Jenkins, Craig (August 14, 2020). "Somehow, Somewhere Drake Is Still One of Us". Vulture. Retrieved August 16, 2020.