Dead Fresh

"Dead Fresh"
"Dead Fresh"
Single by Lil Baby
from the album Fresh
Released	July 17, 2026
Genre	Trap
Length	2:37
Label	Quality Control; Motown;
Songwriters	Dominique Jones; Pharrell Williams;
Producer	Pharrell Williams
Lil Baby singles chronology
Music video
	"Dead Fresh" on YouTube

"Dead Fresh" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released on July 17, 2026 through Quality Control Music and Motown, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Fresh. It was produced by Pharrell Williams, who first premiered the song at Louis Vuitton's Spring-Summer 2027 Men's Show in June 2026.

Content

Lyrically, the song finds Lil Baby reflecting on his rise to success from humble beginnings, while also celebrating the lifestyle that comes with it, including luxurious fashion and jewelry.

Music video

An official music video was released on July 20, 2026. Directed by Kid Art, it features scenes set on a golf course, tennis court and the front row of a fashion show, along with high-end cars. Lil Baby sports clothing from various high fashion and streetwear brands, such as Victor Victor x Eric Emanuel, Prada, Jacquemus, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Balenciaga, Miu Miu, Diesel, Kenzo, Supreme and Mattias Gollin.

Charts

Chart performance for "Dead Fresh"
Chart (2026)	Peak position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)	27
Global 200 (Billboard)	54
South Africa Streaming (TOSAC)	79
UK Singles (Official Charts)	84
US Billboard Hot 100	18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	3
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)	1

References

1 2 3 Zemler, Emily (July 17, 2026). "Lil Baby Drops Pharrell Williams-Produced Single 'Dead Fresh'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
↑ Spencer, Tallie. "Dead Fresh - Song by Lil Baby (Prod by Pharrell)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
1 2 Grant, Shawn (July 17, 2026). "Lil Baby and Pharrell Williams Unite for New Single "Dead Fresh"". The Source. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
1 2 Elibert, Mark (July 21, 2026). "Lil Baby Unveils Stylish Video for Pharrell-Produced Track "Dead Fresh"". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
↑ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
↑ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
↑ "Local and International Streaming Chart Top 20 Week 29 – 2026 (New Releases)". The Official South African Charts. July 31, 2026. Archived from the original on September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
↑ "Official Singles Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
↑ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
↑ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
↑ "Lil Baby Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2026.

[RS-1] 1 2 3 Zemler, Emily (July 17, 2026). "Lil Baby Drops Pharrell Williams-Produced Single 'Dead Fresh'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 26, 2026.

[2] Spencer, Tallie. "Dead Fresh - Song by Lil Baby (Prod by Pharrell)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 26, 2026.

[Source-3] 1 2 Grant, Shawn (July 17, 2026). "Lil Baby and Pharrell Williams Unite for New Single "Dead Fresh"". The Source. Retrieved July 26, 2026.

[Complex-4] 1 2 Elibert, Mark (July 21, 2026). "Lil Baby Unveils Stylish Video for Pharrell-Produced Track "Dead Fresh"". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2026.

[sc_Canada_Lil_Baby-5] "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2026.

[sc_Billboardglobal200_Lil_Baby-6] "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.

[7] "Local and International Streaming Chart Top 20 Week 29 – 2026 (New Releases)". The Official South African Charts. July 31, 2026. Archived from the original on September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026.

[sc_UK_-8] "Official Singles Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 1, 2026.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Lil_Baby-9] "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2026.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Lil_Baby-10] "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_Lil_Baby-11] "Lil Baby Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2026.

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Discography
Studio albums	Harder Than Ever (2018) My Turn (2020) It's Only Me (2022) WHAM (2025) Fresh (2026)
Collaborative albums	The Voice of the Heroes (with Lil Durk) (2021)
Mixtapes	Drip Harder (with Gunna) (2018) Street Gossip (2018) The Leaks (2025)
Singles	"My Dawg" "Freestyle" "Southside" "Yes Indeed" "Drip Too Hard" "Close Friends" "Phone Down" "Out the Mud" "Baby" "Woah" "Sum 2 Prove" "Emotionally Scarred" "All In" "The Bigger Picture" "Errbody" "On Me" "Real as It Gets" "Ramen & OJ" "Voice of the Heroes" "Do We Have a Problem?" "Bussin" "Right On" "In a Minute" "Frozen" "U-Digg" "Never Sleep" "Detox" "Heyy" "Go Hard" "Merch Madness" "Supposed to Be Loved" "Crazy" "350" "5AM" "Insecurities" "Touchdown" "Legends" "All on Me" "Try to Love" "One of Them" "Dead Fresh"
Featured singles	"Sold Out Dates" "Put a Date on It" "Lil Bebe" (remix) "Mac 10" "Down Like That" "You Stay" "Leave Em Alone" "Highest in the Room" (remix) "U Played" "I Do It" "3 Headed Goat" "Prospect" "One Shot" "Know My Rights" "Narrow Road" "24" (remix) "Why Do You Lie to Me" "Trenches" "For the Night" "Ugly" "Every Chance I Get" "I Did It" "Sharing Locations" "Body in Motion" "Hurricane" "Girls Want Girls" "Me or Sum" "2step" "All Dz Chainz" "Staying Alive" "Big Time" "Hot Boy" "Bluffin" "Band4Band" "PJ" "Drugs Callin Remix" "Tuition" (remix)
Other songs	"Mickey" "Life Goes On" "Chanel (Go Get It)" "Never Recover" "Pure Cocaine" "Can't Leave Without It" "Pop Out Again" "Bad Bad Bad" "Toes" "Grace" "We Paid" "Rags2Riches" "Don't Need Friends" "Wants and Needs" "Pride Is the Devil" "Hats Off" "Man of My Word" "5500 Degrees" "Real Spill" "Stand on It" "Pop Out" "California Breeze" "Never Hating" "Forever" "From Now On" "Fully Loaded" "Everybody" "Dum, Dumb, and Dumber" "F U 2X" "By Myself" "Stuff" "Outfit" "Let's Do It" "Mrs. Trendsetter"