Cold (BigXthaPlug song)
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| Single by BigXthaPlug featuring Post Malone | ||||
| from the album I Hope You're Happy | ||||
| Released | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Country trap | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | UnitedMasters | |||
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"Cold" is a song by American rapper BigXthaPlug featuring American singer Post Malone. It was released on November 21, 2025 from the deluxe edition of the former's third studio album I Hope You're Happy, as the lead single. The song was produced by Jon Hume, Louis Bell, Bandplay and Charley Cooks.
Background
In an interview with Complex in December 2024, BigXthaPlug mentioned he was collaborating with Post Malone when announcing his country EP (which became I Hope You're Happy). Singer Ernest teased the collaboration on Instagram in February 2025 by sharing a photo of himself in the studio alongside the two artists.[1] BigXthaPlug also appeared during the Detroit stop of Malone's Big Ass Stadium Tour, where he performed his song "Texas". In June 2025, he confirmed that they were working on new music together during an interview with Johnny Dang and Co.[2] In August 2025, BigXthaPlug explained to Billboard News that his song with Malone was not yet ready for release as Malone was busy with his tour.[3] During the third weekend of November 2025, the artists were spotted filming the song's music video.[4]
Composition and lyrics
"Cold" is a country trap song,[4] with melodic trap and Southern hip-hop influences.[5] Post Malone performs the chorus,[4][5] in which he sings about having a "cold" heart and feeling lonely,[5] while BigXthaPlug raps about a breakup that left him cold (in the same manner) and admits his own actions had prompted it.[6]
Critical reception
Tallie Spencer of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "Their chemistry lands naturally. BigX grounds the record with while Post adds the icy, melodic lift. "Cold" feels built for playlists and solo late-night drives, showing both artists in their most polished, confident form."[5] Eric Diep of Dallas Observer commented "Malone delivers a hook perfect for sing-alongs in watering holes and honky tonks."[7]
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single. It finds the artists in the wilderness,[6] hanging out on a ranch,[4] and sitting around a campfire.[4][7]
Charts
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References
- ^ Mower, Maxim (February 12, 2025). "ERNEST Teases New Collaboration with Post Malone and BigXthaPlug". Holler. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ Mower, Maxim (June 13, 2025). ""Me and Post Have Been in the Studio": BigXthaPlug Shares Why He Decided to Make a Country EP, Hints at Post Malone, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Shaboozey Collaborations". Holler. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ "BigXThaPlug Talks New Country Album & Reveals He "Never Wanted to Be A Rapper" | Takes Us Out". YouTube. August 20, 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Mower, Maxim (November 17, 2025). "BigXthaPlug and Post Malone Spotted Filming Music Video for Long-Awaited Collaboration, 'Cold'". Holler. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d Spencer, Tallie (November 21, 2025). "Cold – Song by BigXthaPlug & Post Malone". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (November 21, 2025). "BigXThaPlug And Post Malone Search For Solace In The Wilderness In Their Heartbroken 'Cold' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ a b Diep, Eric (November 21, 2025). "Watch BigXThaPlug and Post Malone Hit the Countryside in Their Video for "Cold"". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Global Weekly Chart: Feb 12, 2026". TopHit. February 13, 2026. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Kazakhstan Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 28, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Global Monthly Chart: January 2026". TopHit. February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Kazakhstan Monthly Chart: January 2026". TopHit. February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart: February 2026". TopHit. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.