"Paid My Dues" is a high-energy hip-hop track by American rapper (Nate Feuerstein), released on December 3, 2019 , as the lead single for his mixtape CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE) . Key Song Details
: NF addresses journalists and critics who "trash" his music for clickbait, specifically referencing negative reviews of The Search . NF - Paid My Dues
"I read your article, it kinda hurt me / I don't know who hired you or what your friends say in your circle / But the fact that you released it tells me two things are for certain: / They get paid for trashin' people, I get paid 'cause I stay workin'" NF - PAID MY DUES las 80 millones el amor el amor. YouTube·NFVEVO NF's 'Paid My Dues' Video: Watch - Billboard "Paid My Dues" is a high-energy hip-hop track
: The song was a surprise drop following his 2019 album The Search . It quickly climbed the charts, reaching #1 on the US iTunes charts and the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales list. YouTube·NFVEVO NF's 'Paid My Dues' Video: Watch -
: He touches on his own mental health, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the pressure of public perception.
The song serves as a direct response to critics who panned his previous work. Major themes include: