Spend Dat

"Spend Dat"
Single by Yung Miami
from the album Watch Dis
ReleasedApril 24, 2026
GenreHip-hop
Length3:01
Label
Songwriters
ProducerJ. White Did It
Yung Miami singles chronology
"Tea Time"
(2026)		 "Spend Dat"
(2026)		 "F You"
(2026)
Music video
"Spend Dat" on YouTube

"Spend Dat" is a song by American rapper Yung Miami. It was released on April 24, 2026, as the lead single from her debut studio album Watch Dis (2026). She wrote the song with the producer J. White Did It, Akil King, Maurice Simmonds and Ronny Wright. The song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Miami's highest charting song to date, with its success driven by a dance trend on TikTok.

Composition

In the song, Yung Miami centers on her luxury and independence, rapping over an instrumental consisting of "soulful guitar licks, soft piano chords, and a simple, bouncy percussion pattern".

Dr. Melina Abdullah of the Los Angeles Sentinel framed the song as an expression of a working class resistance against a capitalist system, citing lyrics about making money through scamming and theft, as well as those expressing anti-police sentiment.

Critical reception

Shawn Grant of The Source wrote the song "captures the raw confidence and magnetic charisma that have established Yung Miami as a leading voice in hip-hop". Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop described it as "a bit of a slow-burner when it comes to the pace, but a nasal yet infectious chorus makes it hit in a club setting." Many outlets have considered it the song of the summer in 2026.

Music video

The music video was released along with the song. It was directed by Supo Supreme and Yung Miami, and is set in an opulent strip club. Miami's face appears on a $100 bill. The video features cameos from NeNe Leakes, Trina, Trick Daddy, and Ball Greezy.

Controversy

A user on Threads called for a boycott of the song, believing it promotes crime and considering it degrading to Black culture. Singer India Arie agreed with this sentiment, emphasizing that music can influence attitudes and encouraging listeners to make wise choices. However, others have argued the song is intended for entertainment rooted in Yung Miami's music style rather than to encourage illegal behavior. Isaac Hayes III accused the outrage over the song as "fake, hypocritical and goofy" and noted that similarly explicit and provocative themes had long been present in hip-hop. Trick Daddy opined that the criticism directed at Arie's comments stemmed from jealousy over her physical appearance.

Remixes

On August 28, 2026, Yung Miami released two remixes of the song. The first features American rappers Lil Baby and Kodak Black, while the second is called the "International Remix" and features Nigerian-American singer Davido and Jamaican singers Shenseea and Vybz Kartel. Miami raps new verses on both remixes.

Charts

Chart performance for "Spend Dat"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 96
Global 200 (Billboard) 186
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 14
US Billboard Hot 100 17
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 4

Certifications

Certifications for "Spend Dat"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Mendez, Marisa (June 17, 2026). "The Summer's Most Unexpected Rap Win Might Belong to Yung Miami With Her Hit 'Spend Dat'". XXL. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Grant, Shawn (April 24, 2026). "Yung Miami Drops Luxury Club Anthem "Spend Dat" with Star-Studded Visual". The Source. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Bras Nevares, Gabriel (May 3, 2026). "Spend Dat – Song by Yung Miami". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Abdullah, Melina (July 8, 2026). "Yung Miami's 'Spend Dat' Is an Anti-Capitalist Anthem". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Yung Miami Boasts She Knew 'Spend Dat' Was Going to Be a Summer Hit: 'I Was Right' (Exclusive)". People. June 29, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ Madden, Sidney (July 3, 2026). "Yung Miami's "Spend Dat" is Undoubtedly the Song of the Summer". Vibe. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  7. ↑ Diaz, Angel (July 1, 2026). "India.Arie Isn't a Fan of Yung Miami's 'Spend Dat': 'Everything You Listen To, See or Hear Is Going to Influence You'". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Let's Discuss Hip Hop's Double Standard When it Comes to Yung Miami's Hit 'Spend Dat'". The Source. July 3, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  9. ↑ Cole, Alexander (August 28, 2026). "Spend Dat (Remix) - Song by Yung Miami featuring Kodak Black & Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  10. ↑ Cole, Alexander (August 28, 2026). "Spend Dat (International Remix) - Song by Yung Miami featuring David, Shenseea, & Vybz Kartel". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  11. ↑ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (August 30, 2026). "Charlamagne Calls Yung Miami's "Spend Dat" Remixes 'Regular,' Wanted City Girls Reunion". Complex. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 12, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 18, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Yung Miami". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 18, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of July 11, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  17. ↑ "American single certifications – Yung Miami – Spend Dat". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 23, 2026.