: In March 2026, Eilish's Grammy acceptance speech for a more recent award sparked debate after she used the phrase "no one is illegal on stolen land," which some linked to the defiant persona established in "Bad Guy".

: The song explores themes of irony and self-awareness, with Eilish taunting a lover by claiming to be more of a "bad guy" than they are.

: At the 2020 Grammy Awards, "Bad Guy" won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year . It also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, ending the record-breaking 19-week run of "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X. Recent Legacy & Cultural Impact

: As of 2025, Rolling Stone listed the song at #18 on its list of the Top 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century.

: A remix of the song featuring Eilish's long-time idol Justin Bieber was released in July 2019. Watch the official music video for 'bad guy' below: Billie Eilish - bad guy BillieEilishVEVO YouTube• Mar 29, 2019 Billie Eilish and Finneas Break Down Her Hit Song 'Bad Guy'