Benz Truck (gelik)

"Benz Truck (гелик)"
Single by Lil Peep
from the album Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1
ReleasedJune 9, 2017 (2017-06-09)
GenreEmo rap
Length2:39
LabelFirst Access
Songwriters
ProducerSmokeasac
Lil Peep singles chronology
"No Respect Freestyle"
(2017)		 "Benz Truck (гелик)"
(2017)		 "The Brightside"
(2017)
Music video
"Benz Truck" on YouTube

"Benz Truck (гелик)", also known as "Benz Truck" or "Benz Truck (gelik)", is a song by American rapper Lil Peep. It was released on June 9, 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1. The track was written by Gustav Åhr, Juan Alderete, Rob Cavallo, and Dylan Mullen, who also handled the production.

Composition

The beat was created by Lil Peep's frequent collaborator Smokeasac, with contributions from Green Day's producer Rob Cavallo and bassist Juan Alderete. The production of "Benz Truck" features Lil Peep's "signature emo guitars tangled up with trap hi-hats", and melancholic vocals.

Music video

The music video, directed by Mezzy, Sus Boy and Wizzy, was released onto YouTube on June 9, 2017. It was filmed in multiple locations, including Venice Beach, Moscow and Cotswolds. The video features Russian subtitles for the song's lyrics.

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Benz Truck (гелик)"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)39

Certifications

Certifications for "Benz Truck (гелик)"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) Gold 35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

"Benz Truck, Pt. 2"

"Benz Truck, Pt. 2"
Single by Lil Peep
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
Genre
Length2:00
LabelSelf-released
Songwriters
Producers

"Benz Truck, Pt. 2" is a song by American rapper Lil Peep. It was released onto Bighead's SoundCloud account on September 25, 2017, and serves as a sequel to Lil Peep's earlier track "Benz Truck (гелик)". It marks his first song since the release of his debut studio album, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1.

Composition

Build on a guitar beat, the song features lyrics about numbing pain with drugs and references the title's "Benz truck".

References

  1. ↑ Lin, Yu-Cheng (June 5, 2018). "21 Rappers Under 21 Who Are Shaping Hip-Hop". Red Bull. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  2. ↑ Zidel, Alex (September 26, 2022). "Smokeasac Details Creation Of 'Benz Truck'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Dombal, Ryan (June 9, 2017). "'Benz Truck (гелик)'". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ Wiktor, Wojciech (June 12, 2025). "Lil Peep wypuszcza singiel 'Benz Truck' - teledysk" [Lil Peep releases single 'Benz Truck' - music video]. Popkiller (in Polish). Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  5. ↑ India, Lindsey (June 12, 2017). "Watch Lil Peep's Emo Video 'Benz Truck'". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  6. ↑ Khan, Haleema (June 9, 2017). "Lil Peep Drops New Single "Benz Truck" With Video". Respect Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – CZ Singles Digital – Top 100 – 47. týden 2017" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  8. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  9. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Lil Peep – Benz Truck". Radioscope. Retrieved August 31, 2025. Type Benz Truck in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  10. ↑ "British single certifications – Lil Peep – Benz Truck (Gelik)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 31, 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Benz Truck (Gelik) Lil Peep in the "Search:" field.
  11. ↑ "American single certifications – Lil Peep – Benz Truck". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  12. ↑ Weinstein, Max (September 26, 2017). "Listen to Lil Peep's New Song 'Benz Truck Pt. 2'". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  13. ↑ Smith, Trever (September 26, 2017). "Lil Peep's 'Benz Truck Part 2' Is A Perfect Sequel". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 31, 2025.