Higher (DJ Khaled song)
Higher is a 2019 song by DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend. It was released on May 17, 2019 as the third single from Khaled’s album Father of Asahd. The track blends hip hop, gospel, and R&B and runs 2 minutes and 56 seconds, with John Legend playing piano and singing the chorus.
The music video was filmed before Nipsey Hussle’s death on March 31, 2019 and released at midnight Eastern Time on May 17, 2019. Khaled said all proceeds from the song’s sales would go to Nipsey Hussle’s children. Complex later ranked Hussle’s verse as the best on the album. The song won the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards, giving Khaled his first Grammy win and Hussle his second that night. Khaled described the creation as an emotional journey, recounting how Hussle shared energy and positivity during the process.
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