# Why (NF song) > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Why_(NF_song) > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Why_(NF_song).md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_(NF_song) > Source revision: 1325810020 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2018 single by NF "Why" Single by NF from the album The Search Released June 18, 2018 Genre Hip hop Length 3:08 Label NF Real Music Capitol Songwriters Nate Feuerstein Tommee Profitt Cole Walowac Producers NF Profitt Saint X NF singles chronology "Lie" (2018) "Why" (2018) "If You Want Love" (2019) Music video "Why" on YouTube "**Why**" is a song by American rapper [NF](/source/NF_(rapper)), released on June 18, 2018, as the lead single from his fourth studio album *[The Search](/source/The_Search_(NF_album))* (2019). It was written and produced by NF himself, [Tommee Profitt](/source/Tommee_Profitt), and Saint X of [Capital Kings](/source/Capital_Kings). ## Composition The song has been described as similar in style to rapper [Hopsin](/source/Hopsin)'s "Ill Mind" saga, particularly due to its use of "dark, carnival-esque instrumental and the emotional yet violently charged lyrical nature." It finds NF pondering difficult questions, beginning with "what's your definition of success?"[1] He reflects on how he has been questioning his talents since his "[Let You Down](/source/Let_You_Down_(NF_song))" was certified triple platinum,[2] as well as his insecurities and feelings of angst.[1] In the end, he admits people do not know him well.[2] ## Music video The music video was released alongside the single. It sees NF holding black balloons[1] and in a dark, abandoned storefront, where he rides in a shopping cart. He can also be seen wearing "[Joker](/source/Joker_(character))-esque" makeup. The video ends with him sitting alone before the screen fades to black.[2] ## Charts Chart (2018) Peak position US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[3] 16 US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 9 US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[5] 44 ## Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[6] Platinum 70,000‡ Canada (Music Canada)[7] Platinum 80,000‡ United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000‡ ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HNHH_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HNHH_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-HNHH_1-2) Findlay, Mitch (June 18, 2018). ["NF Ponders The Tough Questions On The Eerie "Why""](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/99684-nf-ponders-the-tough-questions-on-the-eerie-why-new-song). *[HotNewHipHop](/source/HotNewHipHop)*. Retrieved January 30, 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-XXL_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-XXL_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-XXL_2-2) Coe, Kairi (June 25, 2018). ["NF Questions Everything in Haunting *Why* Video"](https://www.xxlmag.com/nf-why-video/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 30, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardbubbling100_NF_3-0)** "[NF Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/HBU)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 30, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["NF - Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180510124326/https://www.billboard.com/music/nf/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs). *Billboard*. Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/music/nf/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs) on May 10, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboarddigitalsongs_NF_5-0)** "[NF Chart History (Digital Song Sales)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/HDS)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 30, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-AustraliasingleCertRef_6-0)** ["ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles"](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/orr9fphn3kyhykimwm11l/AC20e6S31r09Z79I9T85o9o/2025%20Single%20Accreditations.pdf?rlkey=b5et6u9n5p7f3gkxgmqhivbyf) (PDF). [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). Retrieved December 5, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-CanadaNFWhysingleCertRef_7-0)** ["Canadian single certifications – NF – Why"](https://musiccanada.com/gold-platinum/?_gp_search=Why%20NF). [Music Canada](/source/Music_Canada). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_StatesNFWhysingleCertRef_8-0)** ["American single certifications – NF – Why"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=NF&ti=Why&format=Single&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). v t e NF Discography Studio albums Mansion Therapy Session Perception The Search Hope Mixtapes Clouds (The Mixtape) EPs NF Fear Singles "Let You Down" "No Name" "Lie" "Why" "If You Want Love" "The Search" "When I Grow Up" "Time" "Paid My Dues" "Clouds" "Lost" "Hope" "Motto" "Happy" Promotional singles "Who I Was" "Sorry" Other songs "How Could You Leave Us" "Leave Me Alone" "Fear" --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Why (NF song)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_(NF_song)) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_(NF_song)?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.