The music video, filmed at the vintage diner in New Orleans , leans heavily into the literal interpretation of the title.
The central metaphor, "throw some bacon on it," suggests that when life is already going well, you add something extra to make it even better—much like adding bacon to an already great dish. Nick Jonas - Bacon ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Critics offered mixed reactions; some praised its "super catchy" and "fun" nature, while others found the bacon metaphor "super weird" or confusing. Commercially, the song peaked at: on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 . No. 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 . The music video, filmed at the vintage diner
: The video features a guest appearance by Ty Dolla $ign, who performs his verse surrounded by models and lowriders, as well as a cameo from actor Chord Overstreet . Commercially, the song peaked at: on the Billboard
Released on June 3, 2016, "" serves as the second single from Nick Jonas’s third solo studio album, Last Year Was Complicated . Featuring a smooth bridge from Ty Dolla $ign , the track leans into a "grown and sexy" R&B vibe, blending pulsing beats with trap-influenced production. The Meaning: More Freedom, Less Breakfast
Despite its literal title, the song isn't a culinary anthem. According to Jonas, "Bacon" is about the liberation found roughly two months after a breakup. It captures the moment you realize you're finally okay being solo and start embracing your newfound freedom—staying out late, avoiding drama, and doing exactly what you want.
Jonas famously performed the track with Ty Dolla $ign at the , starting the performance in a New York City diner before taking it to the streets.