Ty Dolla $ign & Mustard - My Friends (feat. Lil Durk) [official Music Video] -
: The imagery emphasizes a tight-knit circle, aligning with the song's core message: "What’s success and fortune if you ain’t getting it with your day ones?".
Directed by Daniel Russell , the music video employs a "The Hangover"-style comedic framing. It opens with Ty Dolla $ign waking up from a deep sleep, receiving a phone call from Mustard and Lil Durk. To his confusion, they reveal that while he was heavily under the influence, they already spent the previous night filming the entire music video. : The imagery emphasizes a tight-knit circle, aligning
: Lil Durk contributes a verse that touches on his own real-world struggles, mentioning the cancellation of his Las Vegas residency at Drai's during his legal battles. To his confusion, they reveal that while he
: A revamped version of the song was created in partnership with ESPN to serve as a soundtrack for the 2022-23 NBA season, featuring lyric swaps that name-drop stars like Steph Curry and Jayson Tatum. : Distinctive, colorful vehicles that add a surreal
: Distinctive, colorful vehicles that add a surreal and festive visual texture to the clip.
: The video leans into the "homegrown LA" status of Ty and Mustard, showcasing high-end lifestyle elements like Uruses and Benzes alongside the gritty "mud" from which they rose. Lyrical Themes and Musicality
The official music video for "My Friends" by Ty Dolla $ign and Mustard , featuring Lil Durk, serves as a celebratory anthem for loyalty, longevity, and the culmination of a decade-long creative partnership. Released in October 2022, the track is the lead single from the duo's collaborative project and highlights their history of producing hits like "Paranoid" and "Or Nah".