The chorus highlights the internal conflict of missing someone while acknowledging they are "sick" or toxic for you. Music Video & Promotion
: The duo performed the song live on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in November 2020.
is a collaboration between American rapper G-Eazy and singer blackbear , released on October 16, 2020, through RCA Records . The song serves as a "heartbreak anthem" exploring themes of toxic love, obsession, and the difficulty of letting go of a damaging relationship . Key Feature Information G-Eazy - Hate The Way ft. blackbear
G-Eazy described the song as an outlet for expressing the universal human experience of heartbreak.
The lyrics include pop culture references to and Courtney Love , used as symbols of a volatile, intense connection. The chorus highlights the internal conflict of missing
: G-Eazy and blackbear have a long history, having met on the 2012 Vans Warped Tour . Blackbear previously produced the title track for G-Eazy's major-label debut, These Things Happen (2014). Meaning & Themes :
: Originally released as a standalone single, it was later featured on the deluxe edition of G-Eazy's fourth studio album, These Things Happen Too (2021). is a collaboration between American rapper G-Eazy and
: Directed by Kat Webber , the official music video stars G-Eazy, blackbear, and actress Bria Vinaite (known for The Florida Project ).