It reached No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA in June 2025.
The official music video , directed by Sarah McColgan, features Wale performing on an NYC rooftop with a backing band, interspersed with scenes of his hometown, Washington D.C.. Wale - LoveHate Thing feat. Sam Dew
The lyrics explore the cyclical nature of public and personal perception: "Love you then they hate you / Then they love you again". Production & Impact It reached No