# Highjack

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2024 single by ASAP Rocky featuring Jessica Pratt

Not to be confused with [Hijack](/source/Hijack_(disambiguation)).

"Highjack" Single by ASAP Rocky featuring Jessica Pratt Released August 2, 2024 Genre Hip-hop Length 3:10 Label AWGE A$AP Worldwide RCA Songwriters Rakim Mayers Jessica Pratt Greg Kurstin Carlton McDowell Anthony Holmes, Jr. Masamune Kudo Robert Gallardo Zach Fogarty Jordan Patrick Jon Batiste Producers Kurstin Patrick Fogarty Hitkidd Car!ton ASAP Rocky singles chronology "Hoodlumz" (2024) "Highjack" (2024) "Tailor Swif" (2024) Jessica Pratt singles chronology "The Last Year" (2024) "Highjack" (2024) Music video "Highjack" on YouTube

"**Highjack**" (stylized in [all caps](/source/All_caps)) is a song by American rapper [ASAP Rocky](/source/ASAP_Rocky), released on August 2, 2024. The song was intended as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album, *[Don't Be Dumb](/source/Don't_Be_Dumb)*; however, the song was not included on the album. Produced by [Greg Kurstin](/source/Greg_Kurstin), Jordan Patrick, Zach Fogarty, Hitkidd, and Car!ton, it features American musician [Jessica Pratt](/source/Jessica_Pratt_(musician)). The song's background vocals are provided by Creed B Good and [Jon Batiste](/source/Jon_Batiste),[1] who sing during Pratt's performance.[2]

## Background

In an interview with [Zane Lowe](/source/Zane_Lowe) on [Apple Music 1](/source/Apple_Music_1), ASAP Rocky spoke about his inspirations behind the song and collaborations:

I just love alternative. I love just different sounds and whatnot. [Jessica Pratt] kind of gave me this kind of [Portishead](/source/Portishead_(band)) meets [Stevie Nicks](/source/Stevie_Nicks) vibe a little bit. Right. So I always fucked with her as a artist, and so I figured it was necessary to get her, [Jon Batiste](/source/Jon_Batiste) on this one, and kind of make it feel soulful to bring it on home in the outro.

With respect to the theme of the song, Rocky said:

I feel like the real is back man, and it's just like, this shit is for the taking. It's a hijack. Not only that, it's just we coming with a whole new aesthetic on everything, especially with German expressionism and the whole ghetto futurism grim thing. So that's just what the sound sounds like and whatnot. The sonics of it.[3]

## Composition and lyrics

The production is composed of "floaty keyboards" with "tight, snappy drums"[4] and has been described as "sunny, spectral [boom bap](/source/Boom_bap)".[2] The song has been noted to be reminiscent of the music from ASAP Rocky's early career,[2][5] with a "fusion of melodic raps and dynamic sonic backdrop".[5] Lyrically, Rocky addresses recent events of his life[6] and successes. He repeatedly uses the phrase "like that", a reference to the [song of the same name](/source/Like_That_(Future%2C_Metro_Boomin_and_Kendrick_Lamar_song)) by [Future](/source/Future_(rapper)), [Metro Boomin](/source/Metro_Boomin) and [Kendrick Lamar](/source/Kendrick_Lamar), which has led to speculation that the song is [dissing](/source/Diss_track) fellow rapper [Drake](/source/Drake_(musician)).[4][7] The theory is further supported by the lyrics, "Don't compare that pussy boy to me (I don't like that) / Feelin' like I'm Sosa, [Chiefie Keef](/source/Chief_Keef) ([I don't like](/source/I_don't_like) that) / Tired of them niggas sleepin' on me, I don't like naps / Niggas fuck around and stole the flow and y'all like that?"[8] Later on, Rocky raps about his influence in the rap industry,[8] referencing his song "[Peso](/source/Peso_(song))", fashion designer [Raf Simons](/source/Raf_Simons) and [ASAP Mob](/source/ASAP_Mob)'s song "[Raf](/source/Raf_(song))".[4][7] He ends his verse with mentions of pressures in his life, including people lusting after his wife [Rihanna](/source/Rihanna) and his legal issues, following which Jessica Pratt sings from his point of view.[4]

## Critical reception

Elias Andrews of *[HotNewHipHop](/source/HotNewHipHop)* wrote that [Jessica Pratt](/source/Jessica_Pratt_(musician)) "wisely plays to her strengths on the 'HIGHJACK' chorus. It's subtle yet catchy. ASAP Rocky does most of the heavy lifting here, and he proves up to the task."[7]

## Charts

Chart performance for "Highjack" Chart (2024) Peak position New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 6 US Billboard Hot 100[10] 89 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 26 US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[12] 13

Chart performance for "Highjack (Right Back)" Chart (2025) Peak position New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 21

## Release history

Release dates and formats for "Highjack" Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref. United States August 30, 2024 Rhythmic crossover RCA [14]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Zemler, Emily (August 2, 2024). ["A$AP Rocky Teams Up With Jessica Pratt for Genre-Spanning Single 'Highjack'"](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/asap-rocky-jessica-pratt-jon-batiste-highjack-single-1235072949/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-SG_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-SG_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-SG_2-2) Breihan, Tom (August 2, 2024). ["A$AP Rocky – "Highjack" (Feat. Jessica Pratt)"](https://www.stereogum.com/2274429/aap-rocky-highjack-feat-jessica-pratt/music/). *[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["A$AP Rocky: "Highjack", New Album *Don't Be Dumb*, & Fatherhood | Apple Music"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdescWF_Sa0). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. August 2, 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Genius_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Genius_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Genius_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Genius_4-3) Partridge, Ken (August 2, 2024). ["A$AP Rocky Teams Up With Folk Artist Jessica Pratt For New Song "Highjack""](https://genius.com/a/a-ap-rocky-teams-up-with-folk-artist-jessica-pratt-for-new-song-highjack). *[Genius](/source/Genius_(company))*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HB_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HB_5-1) Caraan, Sophie (August 2, 2024). ["A$AP Rocky Makes a Last-Minute Submission for Song of the Summer With "HIGHJACK""](https://hypebeast.com/2024/8/asap-rocky-jessica-pratt-highjack-single-stream). *[Hypebeast](/source/Hypebeast_(company))*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Powell, Jon (August 2, 2024). ["ASAP Rocky teams up with Jessica Pratt for "HIGHJACK" single"](https://www.revolt.tv/article/asap-rocky-teams-up-with-jessica-pratt-for-highjack-single). *[Revolt](/source/Revolt_(TV_network))*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HNHH_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HNHH_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-HNHH_7-2) Andrews, Elias (August 2, 2024). ["ASAP Rocky And Jessica Pratt Make Magic On New Single "HIGHJACK""](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/830331-asap-rocky-jessica-highjack-stream). *[HotNewHipHop](/source/HotNewHipHop)*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BB_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BB_8-1) Diaz, Angel (August 2, 2024). ["A$AP Rocky Calls Out Rappers Who 'Stole the Flow' on New Single 'Highjack'"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/asap-rocky-highjack-stream-1235745804/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 13 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["NZ Hot Singles Chart"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2024-09-06). Recorded Music NZ. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardhot100_ASAP_Rocky_10-0)** "[ASAP Rocky Chart History (Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/ASAP-Rocky/chart-history/HSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved August 13, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_ASAP_Rocky_11-0)** "[ASAP Rocky Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/ASAP-Rocky/chart-history/BSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved August 13, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrhythmic_ASAP_Rocky_12-0)** "[ASAP Rocky Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/ASAP-Rocky/chart-history/TFC)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved October 1, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["NZ Hot Singles Chart"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2025-05-23). [Recorded Music NZ](/source/Recorded_Music_NZ). May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rhythmic_14-0)** ["Crossover - Your Radio Chart Previews"](https://m.hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=342459). *[Hits](/source/Hits_(magazine))*. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

v t e ASAP Rocky songs Discography Awards and nominations Live. Love. ASAP "Peso" "Purple Swag" Long. Live. ASAP "Long Live ASAP" "Goldie" "PMW (All I Really Need)" "LVL" "Fuckin' Problems" "Wild for the Night" "1 Train" "Fashion Killa" "Phoenix" At. Long. Last. ASAP "LSD" "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 (LPFJ2)" "Electric Body" "Jukebox Joints" "M's" "Everyday" Testing "ASAP Forever" "ASAP Forever (Remix)" "Fukk Sleep" "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" "Purity" Don't Be Dumb "Order of Protection" "Helicopter" "Stole Ya Flow" "Stay Here 4 Life" "Playa" "No Trespassing" "Stop Snitching" "Punk Rocky" Other songs "Multiply" "Cocky" "Bad Company" "Potato Salad" "Sundress" "Live Fast" "Babushka Boi" "T.D" "Doja" "D.M.B." "Feel the Fiyaaaah" "Shittin' Me" "Same Problems?" "Am I Dreaming" "Riot (Rowdy Pipe'n)" "I Smoked Away My Brain" "Gangsta" "Highjack" "Tailor Swif" "Ruby Rosary" "Pray4DaGang" Featured songs "Hands on the Wheel" "Cockiness (Love It) (Remix)" "Wildest Moments (Remix)" "U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)" "Shabba" "Hella Hoes" "Pretend" "I'm Not the Only One (Remix)" "Good for You" "Lovesick" "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" "Telephone Calls" "Raf" "Who Dat Boy" "Summer Bummer" "Groupie Love" "No Limit" "Whiskey" "Pick It Up" "Count On Me" "London Tonight Freestyle" "Outside All Night" "Big Dawgs (Remix)"

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